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![Flooding Video At Vermilion Parish School](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-12-at-7.37.22-AM.png?w=980&q=75)
Flooding Video At Vermilion Parish School
Not all Acadiana parishes had made the decision prior to school buses picking up students, including Vermilion parish, whose first day was set for today.
![‘jeep jaunt’ JAM!! August 27](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2014/10/jeep-jaunt-yellow-e1414180391168.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘jeep jaunt’ JAM!! August 27
Registration is $20 per person, ages 7 and up. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, as well as 50/50 raffle tickets and door prize tickets.
![St. Landry Parish Teacher Under Investigation After Facebook Post [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2016/07/GettyImages-85595131.jpg?w=980&q=75)
St. Landry Parish Teacher Under Investigation After Facebook Post [VIDEO]
A teacher in St. Landry Parish is under investigation after a recent Facebook post to her page.
![9-Foot Gator Found Near Church In Palmetto](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/06/big-gator.jpg?w=980&q=75)
9-Foot Gator Found Near Church In Palmetto
When 79-year-old Nelene Guidroz heard his dogs barking early Monday morning, the last thing he expected to be causing the raucous was a 9-foot gator next to his back fence.
![Lafayette YouTuber Surpasses 20 Million View Milestone](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2016/06/Screen-Shot-2016-06-13-at-11.43.11-AM.png?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette YouTuber Surpasses 20 Million View Milestone
Lane Fournerat has been publishing videos over the past few years and recently surpassed the 20,000,000 view mark between his two YouTube channels.
![AVI80 Selfie Finalists](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-13-at-9.03.33-AM.png?w=980&q=75)
AVI80 Selfie Finalists
The entries are in for the #AVI80 Selfie contest, and now we need you to decide who will win. Check out the photos below then scroll to the bottom to vote for your favorite photo. The person who gets the most votes will win the 80" tv seen in the photos from Audio Video Innovators, your locally owned and operated electronics store off Ambassador, 'tween Sam's and Walmart...
![9 Closed Lafayette Businesses Live On Thanks To YouTube](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/Screen-Shot-2016-04-28-at-3.10.14-PM.png?w=980&q=75)
9 Closed Lafayette Businesses Live On Thanks To YouTube
Lafayette has seen its share of businesses come and go, but thanks to the internet and YouTube, they will live on in digital history.
![Healing House Gets Boost From New Acadiana Business](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2016/04/Healing-House-Donation.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Healing House Gets Boost From New Acadiana Business
A very popular new restaurant celebrated their grand opening by helping out one of the great charities in Acadiana.
![Breaking News – Bomb Blast Kills At Least 31 In Brussels](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/03/GettyImages-83895694.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Breaking News – Bomb Blast Kills At Least 31 In Brussels
A terror attack in Brussels Belgium has Western Europe on alert for the possibility of more attacks that could be related to ISIS.
![5 Wanted For Cashing Fraudulent Checks](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/check-cashing-suspects-SPD-images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
5 Wanted For Cashing Fraudulent Checks
These people were captured on video surveillance presenting fraudulent checks to a cashier at a local grocery store and obtaining cash.
![Cypress Bayou To Unveil $20 Million Expansion](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/12/Cypress-Bayou-Hotel-website-image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cypress Bayou To Unveil $20 Million Expansion
On Thursday, December 3rd the plans for a $20 million dollar renovation and expansion of Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel will be unveiled.
![St. Martin Parish Schools To Launch ‘Telehealth For Tots’](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/12/servers.jpg?w=980&q=75)
St. Martin Parish Schools To Launch ‘Telehealth For Tots’
The St. Martin Parish School Board will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its first telemedicine program.
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Help Local Military Families
Now through Veterans Day - November 11th - we’re supporting “Townsquare Cares for Military Families.”
![More Lane Closures Announced For I-10](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/01/I-10-Road-Sign.jpg?w=980&q=75)
More Lane Closures Announced For I-10
Beginning Monday, October 26, until Thursday, December 3, I-10 will have full and intermittent single lane closures.
![Lafayette Parish’s Household Chemical Day Is Saturday, Oct. 24](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/Household-Day-Chemical-Photos.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Parish’s Household Chemical Day Is Saturday, Oct. 24
Residents in the city of Lafayette and in unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish can properly dispose of household chemicals.
![Festival Acadiens Shuttle Bus Changes For 2015](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/11/Festivals-Acadiens-et-Creoles-photo-Lafayette-Convention-Visitors-Commission.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Festival Acadiens Shuttle Bus Changes For 2015
Note the shuttle will not run from Cajun Field this year.
![Louisiana Treasury Uncovers $35 Million For Insurance Beneficiaries](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/Money-19-iStock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Treasury Uncovers $35 Million For Insurance Beneficiaries
Audits of life insurance company policies have uncovered $35 million that should have been paid to Louisiana residents.
![Security To Be Enhanced At Northside High Following Shooting](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/02/northside.png?w=980&q=75)
Security To Be Enhanced At Northside High Following Shooting
The Lafayette Parish Central Office staff is working with Northside High to enhance security on campus and to provide a greater law enforcement presence at sporting events.
![KTDY’s JayCee Wins Acadiana Community Hero Award](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2015/09/jaycee.jpg?w=980&q=75)
KTDY’s JayCee Wins Acadiana Community Hero Award
JayCee was nominated by Lisa Flint for his involvement in the community and his commitment to the American Lung Association.
![What NOT To Wear On A Job Interview](http://townsquare.media/site/341/files/2015/01/Job.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What NOT To Wear On A Job Interview
You’ve probably heard most of the dress code rules and regulations about what to wear on the job interview. Some of the rules are easy on the ears, while others are just plain hard to hear. Listed below are tips on what NOT to wear during the entire interview process – whether it’s the first or last interview.