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Angel investment group rebranding, expanding into Baton Rouge, Lafayette
NO/LA Angel Network, an investment group, said it is rebranding and expanding into Baton Rouge and Lafayette as it broadens its footprint across the Gulf Coast. The group will now be called Gulf South Angels, though its headquarters will remain in New Orleans. GSA will extend its investment reach from east Texas to the Florida Panhandle and as far north as Arkansas and Tennessee.
Lafayette residents give feedback about plans by LUS to build new electric station
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Lafayette City Councilman Elroy Broussard, who represents the Northside, hosted a town hall meeting to get feedback from the public about plans by LUS to build a new electric station in the Hub City. LUS leaders gathered at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Tuesday, March...
Lane on West University Avenue closing for drainage construction
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Lafayette Consolidated Government said a lane on West University will be closed for construction the first half of the month of April. Officials said the southbound right lane in the 300 block of West University Avenue, which is near Lee Avenue, will be closed for the reconstruction of a drainage catch basin.
LUS bets big on natural gas with new power plant in Lafayette
The Lafayette Utilities System is making a $400 million bet on a new power generation facility in Lafayette, joining a national trend in response to regulatory pressure that is pushing LUS to end its reliance on coal. For the first time in almost two decades, LUS is building a new...
Chilly night tonight, warming trend for Easter weekend
An upper-level disturbance is passing overhead today, which has led to an increase in cloud cover. A shower or two could be possible through the next few hours, but any rain will be very light. Clouds are expected to clear out later tonight with temperatures falling rapidly. By morning, temperatures could reach the mid-upper 40s! […]
Q&A with 20 Under 40 honoree Shatamia Webb: 'Lafayette has the ability and potential to be an amazing well-rounded city'
In partnership with The Acadiana Advocate, the705 is recognizing its annual Top 20 Under 40 Acadiana Leadership Award honorees, presented by Advancial Federal Credit Union. Honorees will be recognized at an April 5 banquet. For tickets, visit bit.ly/70520under40. Shatamia Webb is a midwife and owner and executive director of Baby...
St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial receives big donation
OPELOUSAS, La. (KADN) — A big donation was made to the St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial in Opelousas. Gulf States Insurance Group donated $5,000 to the memorial on Wednesday, March 27. Organizers said the money will aid them tremendously in the upkeep, funding, and expansion of the memorial. They...
Paul Breaux Middle School: History on the verge of extinction
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Many in the community are concerned after the Lafayette Parish School System voted to relocate the gifted and immersion programs from Paul Breaux to other local schools, and fear that the action may lead to the end of the 130-year history of the school. Hundreds...
Medians planned for University Avenue in Lafayette to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians
A section of University Avenue that is being upgraded with raised medians to limit left-hand turns may be inconvenient but will improve safety for motorists and pedestrians, a Lafayette official said at a town hall meeting Tuesday. Construction has begun on University Avenue from the railroad tracks to Alcide Dominique...
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