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Acadiana News Updates

Retreat in Cajun country: How a Canadian band found inspiration in rural Louisiana

By DAVIDE MAMONE | Staff Writer

The return of Festival International was marked with five days of music, dancing and the joy of being able to gather for both.  But the influence of Francophonie in Louisiana is not done just yet. Read more

Lafayette judge blocks Biden administration from ending COVID-related immigration policy

By DAVIDE MAMONE | Staff Writer

A federal judge in Lafayette on Friday blocked the Biden administration from ending a controversial Trump-era pandemic restriction, which allows for expedited expulsions of people at U.S. borders.  Read more

Status check on accused Cpl. Middlebrook killer Ian Howard’s sanity, treatment pushed to June

BY KATIE GAGLIANO | Staff writer

A sanity status hearing to determine if Ian Howard, the accused killer of Lafayette Police Cpl. Michael Middlebrook, could be deemed fit for trial following a commitment order for mental health treatment has been delayed until June. Read more

 
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Founding David Thibodaux Principal Jeff Debetaz retiring; ECA leader to succeed him

BY KATIE GAGLIANO | Staff writer

Founding David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy Principal Jeff Debetaz has announced his retirement after 12 years at the school while Early College Academy Principal Alex Melton, a former David Thibodaux administrator, has been tapped to succeed him, the Lafayette Parish School System announced Friday. Read more

Schumacher announces new leadership team of Erica Ray and Carlee Alm-Labar

Staff report

The William C. Schumacher Family Foundation announced Friday its new leadership team of Erica Doerle Ray, chief executive officer, and Carlee Alm-LaBar, executive director. Read more

Shopping center near Johnston Street, Ambassador Caffery sold for $6.3 million

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor

The Centerpiece Shopping Center in Lafayette has been sold for $6.3 million. Read more

 
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