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Lafayette Shows Strength Through Recession, Tops List Of Mid-Sized Cities

Bernadette Lee — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:18:59 +0000

Lafayette ranked 1st for Recession-Busting mid-sized cities (2nd overall) and 8th for Prime Workforce in mid-sized cities.

All Clear Given At L.J. Alleman Middle School Following Bomb Threat

Nathan Pike — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:19:40 +0000

Students at Broussard Middle School were evacuated Thursday after a similar threat.

Lafayette a Finalist in AAA Best of the South Poll

Jude Walker — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:12:39 +0000

Lafayette is up for yet another award. This time it’s AAA’s Southern Traveler’s Best of the South poll. Lafayette, along with the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Great River Road/Plantations are vying for the crown in the “Best Day Trip from New Orleans” category. Voting runs through May 17 and one vote is allowed per email [...]

Lafayette And Broussard Announce End To Water And Land Dispute

Bernadette Lee — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:29:46 +0000

The two leaders met today to talk about annexation and litigation.

Broussard Mayor Says He Is Withdrawing Lawsuit Against The City Of Lafayette

Bernadette Lee — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:19:03 +0000

Langlinais says he is making the move as a sign of good faith on the part of Broussard.

Wanted Murder Suspect Captured in Broussard

Ian Auzenne — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:19:52 +0000

The Baton Rouge murder suspect who escaped from police custody last night has been re-arrested. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s deputies and U. S. Marshals captured Ruben Van Dyke around 7:30 this morning after a concerned citizen saw him walking down Ambassador Caffery near the Youngsville Highway. Officials say Van Dyke is in the Lafayette Parish Jail [...]

Lafayette Up For $5 Million Award in Bloomberg Challenge

Jude Walker — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:04:27 +0000

Lafayette has been chosen as one of 20 cities in the final running for the Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayor Challenge

Forbes Ranks Lafayette In "Best Cities For Jobs"

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:04:10 +0000

Lafayette is ranked fourth by Forbes Magazine in the "Best Cities for Jobs" category! Way to geaux, Lafayette!

Lafayette On "Best Places To Retire" List

Stephanie Crist — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:00:20 +0000

Lafayette, New Orleans and Natchitoches top the list of best places to retire in the Bayou State from smartmoney.com!

Lafayette Home To World's Best Music Festival

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:17:29 +0000

It looks like we are going to have to make more room in the trophy case as Lafayette and South Louisiana have again claimed another prestigious award. Festival International de Louisiane has been chosen the Best World Music Festival for 2012 by About.com.

You Know You Are A Lafayette Mardi Gras Veteran If …

Sam Stokes — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:00:46 +0000

We are less than a week a way from everyone’s favorite four day weekend. Carnival season has arrived and the streets are slowly turning green, gold, and purple. For long time South Louisiana residents, surviving the Mardi Gras marathon has become an art form. It takes talent, experience, and street smarts. Here are a few [...]

George Strait Kicking Off 2012 Tour in Lafayette!

Jude Walker — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:36:35 +0000

We've been hearing the rumors for a few weeks now and it's finally been confirmed -- KING GEORGE IS COMING TO LAFAYETTE!

Lafayette's Most Aggravating Intersections

Brad Vincent — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:09:48 +0000

Luke and I were talking again… (I know, bad things happen because of this) BUT, we were talking about the most annoying intersections around town, and here is what we came up with: 3. Ambassador Caffery @ Johnston Street It’s a big inconvenience for us when we head to the mall because It has got [...]

Lafayette Little League Ready For Regionals

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:11:05 +0000

In Waco Texas this afternoon and evening they will play baseball. Not the made for TV, overpriced spoiled rich boy baseball you see in the Major Leagues, but baseball the way it was meant to be played. This baseball is played by young men who are teetering ever so close to the razor thin line between childhood and what comes next. Tonight in Waco the Little League team from Lafayette, the Louisiana State Champions, will take to a scorching hot field and play baseball, not for money, not for fame but simply for the love of the game.

St. Jude Dreamhome Celebration

Jude Walker — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:23:35 +0000

How Fast Do You Drive?

Brad Vincent — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:30:51 +0000

Well according to a survey we did on Facebook yesterday most of our great friends here in Acadiana have a “Need for Speed.” I thought it was too funny to see how fast you like to drive- so here is the Speed that topped the poll charts: 75MPH on the highway! In second place 80 [...]

Traffic Cams

Jude Walker — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:33:05 +0000

Check out some of the traffic cams throughout Lafayette. Real good shots of ice on power lines and more.

http://www.katc.com/pages/traffic-cams/

Vote For Lafayette For The South's Tastiest Town!

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:00:15 +0000

Southern Living Magazine is looking for the tastiest town in the south, and we know it's us! Vote here until Jan 31!

Will Smith Talks About Arrest

Dave Steel — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:03:17 +0000

As you may recall, New Orleans Saints Defensive End Will Smith was arrested in Lafayette recently. Now he’s speaking out on the matter. Although he’s not saying a whole lot. I am confident that the legal process will bear this out. Both Racquel and I look forward to having the legal process play out and [...]