Phillip Boudreaux

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Lafayette

New UL Apartment Complex Ready Just In Time For Fall 2019 Semester

August 20th, 2019 Classes are about to begin at UL for the fall 2019 semester, but the university has spent the past year expanding its on-campus housing. UL Dean of Students, Dr. Dewayne Bowie, says its brand new apartment complex, The Heritage at Cajun Village is ready just in time for the new semester. "A lot of tough weather conditions to deal...

Vermilion

Justice For Unsolved Murder Victims Brings Juvenile Crime To Forefront Of Discussion In Abbeville

August 19th, 2019 An organization, called Justice For Unsolved Murder Victims is aiming to bring juvenile crime to the forefront of the discussion in Abbeville. They wanted to raise awareness to city officials that some kids who are walking to school are doing so with weapons they're hiding before reaching campus with the intention to commit a crime...

Evangeline

Evangeline Parish Farmer Supportive Of President's Tariffs Despite Feeling Sting Of International Tariffs

August 14th, 2019 President Donald Trump has decided to delay tariffs on Chinese goods, but farmers in Louisiana have already felt the effects of international tariffs placed on the U.S. as retaliation. One farmer in Evangeline Parish believes the tariffs can lead to better a trade deal. "It's a big poker game they're playing and we're involved but...

St. Landry

JB Sandoz In Opelousas To Call It Quits After More Than 140 Years In Business

August 12th, 2019 After more than 140 years in business, J.B. Sandoz, a general hardware store in Opelousas is closing it doors. "It's been here for so long. I mean 140 years." said Anne Barron who has shopped at Sandoz her whole life. "It just breaks my heart." added Benoit. As J.B. Sandoz prepares to say goodbye, lifetime shoppers like Barron...

St. Martin

St. Martin Parish President Provides Update On Garbage Service Switch

July 2nd, 2019 Residents in St. Martin Parish who are still waiting for a new garbage can may see that change sooner rather than later. Ever since the St. Martin Parish Government changed garbage service companies, some residents have gone nearly two weeks without a garbage can. Now Parish President, Chester Cedars says there are only 10 streets...

Iberia

Crime In New Iberia Falls Sharply Following Return Of New Iberia Police Department.

July 1st, 2019 The city of New Iberia has seen a steep decline in crime since the New Iberia Police Department returned last year. "That's unheard of in communities throughout the nation." said Police Chief Todd D'Albor. He pointed out at a town hall at the Sliman Theatre that there were only four homicides this year compared to 13 when the...

Lafayette

Update: Runaway juvenile is back home and safe

July 1st, 2019 Update: According to Scott Police, Briana ran away from home on June 25, 2019 late in the night. On June 30, 2019 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Briana’s family received a phone call from her saying that she wanted to return home. She was picked up shortly after and is now home safe. The Scott Police Department would like to thank all who...

Lafayette

Lafayette Police On The Scene Of Shooting Of Northern Street

June 30th, 2019 Lafayette Police are responding to a reports of shots fired on Northern Street. Details are scarce right now, but we will update this story as more information comes in.

Lafayette

UL Baseball Coach Tony Robichaux Undergoes Second Surgery

June 30th, 2019 Louisiana Baseball head coach Tony Robichaux underwent a second surgery at Oschner Health Center and is currently in critical condition under the watchful eye of the Intensive Care Unit. “Coach Robichaux has received additional medical attention as a result of the incident suffered last Sunday. The Robichaux family asks specifically...

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