I'm just an average man with an average life. Oh, wait. That's already been used in a song. Anyway, I'm a Lafayette native, graduate of Beau Chêne High School and Princeton University, and a lifelong (mostly suffering) New Orleans Saints fan. Growing up, I wanted to be the world heavyweight champion. I've at least attained heavyweight status. I've been told that if I were a wrestler, I'd be called the "Hot Mess Express."
Ian Auzenne
Donelon Urges Louisiana Residents to Get Flood Insurance Now
Subsidized insurance is available through the NFIP.
Lafayette to Spend $20 Million on Dredging Vermilion, Drainage Improvements
That work could begin within the next 30 to 45 days.
Flooding Closes Two More Lower St. Martin Parish Roads
A local neighborhood is also closed to non-resident traffic.
UPDATE: All Lanes of I-10 West at Henderson Open
A jackknifed 18-wheeler is holding up traffic.
Broussard Interim Police Chief Search Committee Formed
Mayor Ray Bourque will lead that committee.
Lafayette Parish Schools Closed Wednesday, May 19
The district cites flooding concerns for the closure.
Carencro Amazon Facility Suffers Collapse
So far, there are no reports of injuries.
Cajuns Baseball Game at New Orleans Canceled
Heavy rains in the New Orleans area washed out the game.
St. Martin Parish Issues No Wake Zone, Makes Sandbags Available
The no-wake zone is for Lower St. Martin.
AUDIO: Dave Baker Discusses Lafayette, Acadiana Flooding
The KATC meteorologist explains what's next in terms of the flooding threat.
Completeful First Step In Northside Lafayette Revitalization
Leaders say more business and development are coming to the Northside.
Shipping Company Purchases Old Northside Lafayette Walmart Building
The company will pay a minimum wage of $12 per hour.
Law Firm: Former Broussard Chief Violated Harassment Policy
A former police officer is now suing the city over Brannon Decou's alleged harassment.
Breaux Bridge Lawmaker Seeks Expansion of Cell Phone Law
Drivers would be explicitly prohibited from taking photos and videos and posting to social media while behind the wheel.
UPDATE: Missing Basile Boy Found Safe
No word if his mother is facing charges.
Broussard Assistant Police Chief Fired
Chris Galvez was fired "for failure to pursue employee complaints and causing a lack of confidence within the police department."
New Orleans Hit By Possible Tornado
Photos and video show storm damage from around the Crescent City.
Lafayette Lawmaker Proposes Basin Bridge Commission, Police
The commission would be allowed to set the speed limit along the bridge.
Lightning Strike Hits Highway, Damages Truck
This story out of Florida makes off of those complaints about Louisiana roads seem like minor inconveniences.
Opelousas High, Biomed Dismissing Early after Power Outage
Classes will be dismissed at 11 a.m.