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Acadiana News Updates

'Loving Lafayette love.' COVID healthcare workers cheered at Mardi Gras kick-off event, despite cold

By Davide Mamone | Staff Writer

A few hundred people challenged Friday night’s cold weather to cheer health care workers at the Kickoff Parade Honoring COVID Heroes, the Mardi Gras weekend opening event in Lafayette. Read more

Lafayette library's secret book banning committee may violate state Open Meetings Law

BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer

The Lafayette Public Library board of control may be violating the Louisiana Open Meetings Law when a committee meets in private to consider banning books. Read more

One brother sentenced to life in 2018 killing of Lafayette boxer Brandon Broussard

BY KATIE GAGLIANO | Staff writer

One brother convicted in the 2018 slaying of Lafayette boxer Brandon Broussard has been sentenced to life in prison. Read more

 
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UFC fighter Dustin Poirier launches craft bourbon with Mardi Gras signing event

BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer

Dustin Poirier, a top-ranked UFC fighter and Lafayette native, recently launched a new bourbon that he'll be promoting with a signing event on Mardi Gras Day. Read more

Ragin' Cajuns fall to No. 5 Stanford in opener of Round Rock Classic

Staff Report

The UL Ragin’ Cajuns suffered their second loss of the season Friday with a 5-1 loss to No. 5-ranked Stanford during the first day of the Karbach Round Rock Classic at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas. Read more

What is an educational savings account? It could be the next controversial topic for state lawmakers

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

A move to create educational savings accounts for students could be a controversial topic during the upcoming legislative session, the head of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry said. Read more

 
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