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Lafayette Police Searching For Two Men Involved In Shooting
The men attempted to rob the victim then shot him in the upper chest as he fled.
Lafayette Voters Will Likely See Airport Tax On December Ballot
If voters pass the tax, the revenue will provide nearly $36 million of the $90 million needed for the Lafayette Regional Airport's expansion.
New School Buses In Lafayette Won’t Have Seat Belts
The LPSS transportation director said he supports installing seat belts on school buses, but the endeavor would be a financial strain and a "monumental liability."
Jindal: Wellness Initiative Could Increase State’s Economic Output
The Department of Health and Hospitals says it could save $17 billion by reducing chronic disease in Louisiana.
Lafayette Council Endorses Bill Exempting Horse Farm Projects From Public Bidding
Louisiana's public lease law requires governmental bodies to make bidding for projects on public property open to the public.
VIDEO: Congressman Vance McAllister Allegedly Caught In Extramarital Affair
The leaked video allegedly shows the Congressman kissing one of his aides.
News Wrap-Up: Weekend Brought Elections, Shootings And Jindal’s Spending Freeze
Because while you were away, the news kept happening.
Missing Eunice Man L.J. Walker Found Dead
L.J. Walker, 66, suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
Police Uncover Synthetic Marijuana Manufacturing Operation
Agents reportedly discovered 1,137.5 grams of synthetic marijuana and a major manufacturing operation.
Lafayette Chief Against Police Pay Raise Bill
Craft said although he supports a pay increase for his employees, he doesn't think the state shouldn't mandate it.
Lafayette School Board Officially Selects Interim Legal Counsel
The firm represents other school districts throughout the state.
LALegis2014: Bill Would Require State’s OK Before Filing Oil, Gas Suits
Republican Rep. Joel Robideaux discussed the bill March 17 at the Acadiana Press Club's Newsmaker Forum.
Source Says FBI Now Involved In Lafayette School Board Bribery Scandal
Allegations of bribery first surfaced after health insurance consultant Rina Tikia sent a letter to the LPSB demanding more than $200,000 in payment.
Lafayette Wrap-Up: School Calendar Considered, Council Reorganizes MPO
Mardi Gras pushed back the Lafayette City-Parish Council meeting to run at the same time as last night's regular meeting of the Lafayette Parish School Board.
UPDATE: Four Adults, One Child Dead In Weekend Crashes
Police say the victims were unrestrained and alcohol was a factor.
Lafayette Council Considers Ways To Increase Parking Revenues
The Lafayette City-Parish Council is looking at possible supply-and-demand pricing for downtown parking in order to increase revenues to pay for technological upgrades for the parking system.
Lafayette Parish School Board Joins Lawsuit Against State
The suit comes as the Lafayette School System faces a $15 million budget shortfall.
Crimes In Lafayette Up 9 Percent In 2013
Crimes increased by 9 percent in 2013 — the highest increase since 2007 — according to statistics released Feb. 17 by the Lafayette Police Department.
Man Charged With Dismembering His Disabled Son Found Not Guilty By Insanity
A Thibodaux man charged with killing and dismembering his 7-year-old, disabled son was found not guilty by reason of insanity this morning.
Lafayette School Board Won’t Pay Consultant Threatening To Sue
The Lafayette Parish School Board won't pay a Metairie consultant who's demanding $200,00 for a contract the board never approved.