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Lafayette set to get new indoor sports complex; tourism boost expected

Exciting plans are underway for a new indoor sports complex in Lafayette. The project appears to be moving forward, promising to enhance local tourism. The proposed 150,000-square-foot facility would be located near the Cajundome. Lafayette Tourism has voted to proceed with discussions with University of Louisiana at...
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Heavy Rain and Flood Threat into Saturday

A tropical disturbance over the northern Gulf is bringing heavy rain and a significant flood threat to southwest Louisiana, especially from Thursday through Saturday. While the chance of the system developing into a named storm is low, the heavy rainfall potential remains our primary concern. Flood Watches are in...
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Residents encouraged to stay prepared as heavy rainfall is expected

LCG and OHSEP are encouraging residents to remain weather-aware and take proactive precautions as a tropical disturbance in the northern Gulf is expected to bring periods of heavy rainfall.
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Lafayette native returns from Poland to present a free, Chopin-inspired classical piano concert

Infusing the melodies of Polish composer Frederic Chopin with his own flare, this Lafayette pianist is returning to his hometown to present a free concert called "The River of Chopin." Vinayak Chaturvedi debuted the program first in Warsaw, Poland, and later performed in New York and New Jersey. Now he...
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I tried Edie’s Biscuits for the 1st time. Here’s what I thought of the...

On my last visit to Lafayette, I ate the same breakfast for three days — a blueberry buttermilk biscuit from the Reve Coffee Roasters downtown location. The sticky, syrupy, square masterpiece was nothing short of addictive, so much so that I worked up the nerve to ask the barista and chef what made them so special.
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Big Brother Ep. 4; follow the first eviction

Keep up with live updates on Lafayette native’s Lauren Domingue during her time in the CBS Big Brother House. It's been a thrilling first week of Big Brother filled with twists, alliances, competition wins and snakes.
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St. Martinville man sentenced to 25 years for third-degree rape

Travis Alexander was sentenced to 25 years in prison for third-degree rape after DNA testing and text messages revealed his involvement in the crime.
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Livingston Police warn of ‘jam’ after pomegranates spill onto U.S. Highway 190

HENDERSON - The Livingston Police Department warned drivers of a 'jam' after boxes of pomegranates spilled onto U.S. Highway 190 near Henderson. Images showed the pomegranates across the shoulder of the highway. Police advised drivers in the area to use caution.
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Lafayette secures convictions for two of four statewide cases of fentanyl murder

Two men in Lafayette Parish have been convicted of selling fentanyl that resulted in the deaths of a 7-year-old girl and a UL Lafayette student, with the first man receiving life without parole and the second man also convicted of the 7-year-old's death.
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Lafayette’s Buc-ee’s May Be Slightly Delayed, But This Town Is Trying to Block It...

Buc-ee’s is still headed to Lafayette, but the original timeline may be pushed back just a bit. Plans for the praise and highly favored Texas-based convenience giant at I-10 and Louisiana Avenue are still very much in motion, though our friends at LEDA say development might not be moving as quickly as initially...

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