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2024 International Rice Festival in Crowley, Louisiana Announces Entertainment Lineup
The 87th annual International Rice Festival in Crowley, Louisiana is scheduled for October 17-20, 2024, and organizers have released this year's entertainment lineup. The annual event is the oldest and largest agricultural festival in Louisiana and we couldn't be more excited to tell you about what's in store this year.
The eligibility of another Youngsville police chief candidate is being challenged
The Lafayette District Attorney's Office filed a petition seeking to disqualify a contender for Youngsville police chief, claiming the candidate did not meet the one-year domicile requirement to run for the office. The petition, based on a complaint from Youngsville resident and registered voter James Savell, claims John M. Trahan...
The Mercredi Show in Carencro, Louisiana Announces 2024 Fall Schedule
The Mercredi Show, which is a free concert series at Pelican Park in Carencro, Louisiana, will once again return to action this Fall 2024. The organizers of the event have announced the schedule and as always it is quite a nice mix of Cajun, Zydeco, Country, and Swamp Pop music.
Himbola residents trapped in housing of last resort
If it’s raining outside, it’s raining inside many Himbola Manor apartments. If it’s cold outside, it’s cold in the apartments. And in Louisiana’s sweltering heat, the complex is, according to residents, uninhabitable. “It’s no different than living outside,” says Joy Johnson, a resident of Himbola...
Made in Acadiana: Solo Graphix in Scott
A high-profile symbol in the race for the White House is Made in Acadiana. A Scott graphics company is literally taking off with the Trump-Vance campaign. What started as a thought for a young businessman over 30 years ago turned into a reality for a family. The company Solo Graphix begins designs for planes in Scott.
Local chapter of Housing Louisiana advocates for better housing conditions in Lafayette
Residents have been telling News 10 that Himbola Manor Apartments' management does not see about maintenance issues, dealing with mold, water and gas leaks, no hot water or AC and plumbing problems.
Abbeville Mayor's entire letter addressing Rails to Trails
(Here is a copy of a letter from Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White that was read at Tuesday's Vermilion and Iberia Parish Railroad Development District Board and Commissioners meeting held in Abbeville. She was not able to attend the meeting. White gave her thoughts on Rails to Trails and how it could be a positive for Abbeville).
Vermilion and Iberia Parish Railroad Development District Board and Commissioners vote illegally to not support removing the railroad tracks
Vote was not on agenda before the meeting; they did not amend the agenda. The Vermilion and Iberia Parish Railroad Development District Board and Commissioners illegally voted Tuesday afternoon after hearing objections from parish residents about Rails to Trails’ proposed location in the parish. There were 60 people, around...
Opposition against Rails to Trails in Vermilion Parish want to know if anyone is hearing their concerns
Audience member Ben Langlinais asked the million-dollar question at Tuesday’s Vermilion and Iberia Parish Railroad Development District Board and Commissioners meeting. Langlinais, who lives next to the railroad track, stood up in the crowd and asked, “My question is, where is this [opinions against Rails to Trails] headed? Is it going to stay in this room?”
Column: Boulet’s first budget is sobering
In many ways, Mayor-President Monique Boulet’s first budget is kind of boring. And I mean that in a good way. Instead of proposing half-baked, radical changes, she’s proposing what appear to largely be reasonable, fiscally prudent changes. Some of which were long overdue and will force a reckoning on some of Lafayette Consolidated Government’s finances.
Renaissance Publishing to Produce Program for Lafayette Arts Organization
LAFAYETTE, La. – Performing Arts Serving Acadiana has selected Renaissance Publishing (owner of Biz New Orleans) to publish its annual program. “We are excited to partner with Renaissance Publishing for the program for our upcoming performances,” says Jacqueline Lyle, PASA’s executive director. “Their reputation for producing high-quality publications aligns perfectly with our goal of enriching the cultural life of Acadiana through outstanding performing arts experiences.”
LA 182 (E. Main St.) from St. Etienne Rd to LA 96 (Terrace Hwy.) Road Closure
BROUSSARD, LA (July 26, 2024) – LA 182 (East Main Street) from St. Etienne Road to LA 96 (Terrace Highway) will have nightly closures on Monday, July 29, and Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m., weather permitting. This closure is necessary for crews to perform...
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