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State Super Proposes Slow Down in Common Core Timeline
Louisiana Superintendent of Education John White today outlined his recommendations to slow down the Common Core curriculum's timeline.
Share Your Central Park Vision On-Line
The planning for Lafayette's Central Park has moved into Phase II with the start of the second round of public forums. But if you aren't able to be there in real time, the group coordinating the effort to gather input from the community is opening the discussion online...
McAllister Headed to Washington
Political newcomer Vance McAllister is headed to Washington to represent Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. Just 19% of voters in the widespread district, including the eastern portion of St. Landry Parish, showed up to cast ballots in Saturday's election...
Which Republican Will Head to DC for 5th CD?
The question for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District voters today is "which Republican will head to Washington?" Neil Riser and Vance McAllister, both GOP candidates, are in the runoff for the Congressional seat previously held by Rodney Alexander...
$400+Million Package Focus of LPSS Board Retreat Today
The Lafayette Parish School Board will review the Community Education Committee's recommendations to fund the more than $380-million in repairs needed for schools in the district. The repairs and improvements in the current outline include many from the previous administration's Master Plan and those identified by principals at the educational facilities...
LGMC in Acadia?
According to a recent release, Lafayette General or LGH has signed a letter of intent with American Legion Hospital in Crowley to explore a long-term agreement whereby the LGH system would lease the Acadia Parish facility and equipment from the current leadership...
Lawmakers Asked to Close $50M La. Medicaid Budget Gap
The Louisiana Medicaid forecast for the 2013-14 fiscal year revealed that the program has a $50 million budget gap that state health officials need to close. They are asking the Louisiana's joint budget committee to fill the hole with cash, rather than cuts...
FBI May Investigate New Iberia Alleged Brutality
Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal has requested that the FBI investigate an alleged brutality charge against at least one unidentified stemming from an incident at the Sugar Cane Festival in September.
Iberia Parish Sheriff's Department spokeman Ryan Turner told the Daily Advertiser that the Bureau has been asked to determine "any possible criminal matters involving the incident...
Trick or Treat Times Updated
Our list of Trick or Treat times below is updated, as Church Point Mayor Roger Boudreaux announced today that Trick or Treat in his town will take place on Wednesday because of the inclement weather forecast for Thursday.
As of Monday morning, Dave Baker in the KATC Storm Team 3 Weather Lab was calling for a 50% chance of rain...
Crews Search Gulf For Missing Offshore Welder
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast between Lake Charles and Baton Rouge for a missing welder from the Philippines after an accident on a rig Sunday night south of Freshwater Bayou.
Petty Officer Carlos Vega tells the Associated Press 38-year-old Peter Voces was knocked overboard when an empty "tank barrel" used for oil fell on him Sunday evening...
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The Undead to Roam Lafayette Tonight!
The undead will roam the streets of downtown Lafayette tonight for Zombie Walk 2013.
The free event, coordinated by the Lafayette Science Museum, features the ghoulish and undead overrunning walking through downtown. The public is encouraged to watch in horror or amusement...
A Fun & Delicious Weekend in Acadiana!
There's plenty to do in Acadiana this weekend! Here's a list of just SOME of the fun and delicious events going on:
The Sweet Dough Pie Festival on the grounds of St. Charles Catholic Church Saturday features all flavors you can imagine
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Best Homecoming Week EVER!
The UL-Lafayette Alumni Association is preparing for "The Best Homecoming Week EVER!"
That's the theme for this year's fun-filled build-up to the Ragin Cajuns match-up against the New Mexico State Aggies Saturday at 4:00.
A full slate of activities begin Sunday morning with a mass at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church at 11:00, and then it's full steam ahead, with everything from Paint
New Acadiana West Nile Death
DHH has confirmed the state’s fourth West Nile death this year, as well as four new infections, one in Acadiana.
LSU Ticket Price Hike Delay Not Due to Loss
LSU is delaying a hike in the price of a football ticket, at least for now. And LSU Board of Supervisors Chairman Bobby Yarborough says the Tigers' loss to Ole Miss Saturday has "zero connection" to them putting off Friday's vote to make that happen...
Cravins Urges Congress to Act on Rising Flood Insurance Rates
Don Cravins, chief of staff for U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, urged members of the House and Senate insurance committees today to make a consolidated effort to pressure Congress to do something to lessen skyrocketing flood insurance rates that will affect about 500,000 Louisiana homes and businesses who have federal flood insurance...
Winner of UL Homecoming Tailgate Party for 50
Thanks to everyone who entered to win the tailgating package for 50 to the UL Homecoming game on November 2nd. After a month of entries, we have finally selected a winner.
EBT Food Stamp Card Working Again
EBT food stamp debit cards are working again.
A routine test of the backup system by vendor Xerox Corporation caused the system to fail Saturday for people in 17 states, including Louisiana.
A spokesperson with U.S. Department of Agriculture pointed out that the situation was in no way related to the government shutdown...
Teenager Killed in ATV Crash
State Police are investigating an ATV crash that killed a 13-year-old Jeanerette boy Friday night.
Officials say Benjamin Oliver was driving the vehicle on the U.S. 90 Frontage Rd. in Iberia Parish. He apparently drove through the median onto the main highway, was struck by an SUV, and was thrown from the all-terrain vehicle...
UL Softball Team Thinks Pink This Weekend!
Saturday is “Fight Like A Girl Cancer Awareness Day,” and the UL Ragin’ Cajun softball team is thinking pink!
They are encouraging fans to show their support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink to both of this weekend’s fall exhibition games at Lamson Park...