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Acadian Ambulance honors top EMTs, medics of the year in Lafayette. See winners.

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
7 hrs ago

Acadian Ambulance honored its EMT of the Year and Paramedic of the Year during its annual luncheon Tuesday.

Lafayette mayor works to untangle three controversial drainage projects she inherited

BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer
18 hrs ago

Four months into her term as Lafayette Mayor-President, Monique Boulet and her team are working with state and federal agencies to resolve problems with three controversial drainage projects i…

Women Who Mean Business: Fumy Rita, LAGCOE director, finds much value in making connections

by KATHERINE FRAZER | Contributing Writer
18 hrs ago

Editor's note: This is the fifth in a series on the six chosen as part of the annual Women Who Mean Business awards by the United Way of Acadiana. For tickets, visit bit.ly/womenwhomeanbusiness2024.

Free fiber service, missing PlayStation among 2022-23 Lafayette audit findings

BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer
May 6, 2024

Some Lafayette Utilities System fiber customers improperly received free or reduced service. A PlayStation 5 and amplifier assigned to Lafayette Consolidated Government's communications divisi…

This coffee shop on Ambassador Caffery to close later this month

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
May 6, 2024

The Maurice-based Coffee Dash will close its Lafayette location later this month.

Does Lafayette need an ordinance targeting underage drinking? DDA head thinks so.

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
May 6, 2024

Downtown Lafayette is still trying to shake off the perception that the nightlife in out of control.

Meet the Argentine man behind The Empanada Guy and his Lafayette wife who beat cancer

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
May 6, 2024

Two years removed from a leukemia diagnosis, Laura Trahan still describes it as a punch in the face.

'Sleeping little secret:' Abbeville's first woman mayor has big ideas for city's master plan

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
May 3, 2024

The city of Abbeville looks like no other place in south Louisiana. The small city on one hand looks like the quintessential all-American-made-for-Hallmark sleepy town with redbrick storefront…

$7.1M for storage project on Ambassador Caffery Parkway: See what else is under construction

Staff report
May 3, 2024

Here's what's under construction in Lafayette Parish.

Meet the energetic CEO behind the Lafayette-based brandRUSSO, named a Louisiana Growth Leader

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
May 3, 2024

Having already given up other bad habits, Jaci Russo tried all sorts of remedies to address a sudden pain and inflammation in her wrist almost three years ago.

Women Who Mean Business: Roya Boustany makes sure all receive equitable justice

by KADE PARKER | Contributing Writer
May 3, 2024

Editor's note: This is the third in a series on the six chosen as part of the annual Women Who Mean Business awards by the United Way of Acadiana. For tickets, visit bit.ly/womenwhomeanbusiness2024.

This teen clothing retailer with 2 locations in Lafayette has filed for bankruptcy, to close all its stores

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
May 2, 2024

A national teen clothing retailer with two stores in Lafayette will close all its stores as part of its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Catalyst Bank reports $4.7M loss in first quarter

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
May 2, 2024

Catalyst Bancorp, the parent company for Opelousas-based Catalyst Bank, reported a net loss of $4.7 million in the first quarter, which included $5.5 million loss as part of a sale of investme…

Daily Iberian sold to regional group

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
May 1, 2024

The Daily Iberian newspaper in New Iberia has been sold to group that has recently bought other newspapers in Louisiana, including the American Press in Lake Charles.

Women Who Mean Business: Ellen Nora has a passion to help those around her

by ANGELINE MATHEWS | Contributing Writer
May 1, 2024

Ellen Nora is among the six women to be honored at the Women Who Mean Business awards.

KADN lets go of five staffers Tuesday as part of companywide cuts

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Apr 30, 2024

KADN let go of five employees Tuesday as part of a companywide round of layoffs among Allen Media Group properties across the country.

Latest I-49 Lafayette Connector designs offer option between roundabouts, traffic signals

BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer
Apr 30, 2024

The two latest concepts for the Interstate 49 Lafayette Connector, one with roundabouts replacing traffic signals at three intersections and both with sound barriers and accommodations for the…

Public invited to view latest designs, ask questions about proposed I-49 Lafayette Connector

BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer
Apr 29, 2024

Residents, property owners and business owners may view the latest designs and studies and ask questions about the proposed Interstate 49 Lafayette Connector at open house events and an online…

How this Lafayette woman's entrepreneurial career landed NYC and a deal with J. Peterman

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Apr 29, 2024

Jeannie DelGreco, a Lafayette realtor with eXp Realty, spoke with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette about her storied entrepreneurial journey in sales.

This national Korean barbecue chain to open a Lafayette location

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Apr 29, 2024

A Korean barbecue restaurant chain with locations across the country announced it will open a Lafayette location.

Women Who Mean Business: Diane Meaux Broussard was Vermlion Parish's first female elected official

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Apr 28, 2024

Editor's note: This is the first in a series on the six chosen as part of the annual Women Who Mean Business awards by the United Way of Acadiana. For tickets, visit bit.ly/womenwhomeanbusiness2024.

Still struggling with rising grocery prices? These items have cooled the most since a year ago

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Apr 27, 2024

The soaring prices of grocery items from two years ago have faded on many items, including drops of over 15% on select items, but remain elevated, one agency’s analysis shows.

Are Jeff Landry, lawmakers moving too quickly? Many Lafayette Power Poll voters think so

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Apr 26, 2024

Everyone saw this coming, right? Well, maybe not this quickly.

Building permits for April 17-23: See which law firm got a permit for $2.5M office

Staff report
Apr 26, 2024

Here's what's under construction in Lafayette Parish.

LEDA's annual job fair to be held Tuesday at the Cajundome. Here's what to know.

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Apr 26, 2024

Nearly 100 of the region’s top employers will be on hand to screen job candidates at the Lafayette Economic Development Authority’s annual Job Fair at 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at the Cajundome Co…

How to address the housing crisis? Start with teaching people to be developers, speaker says.

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Apr 25, 2024

Building teams on the local level and teaching them to become developers is a key to solving the housing crisis that has persisted in Louisiana and other states across the country.

Bill to abolish North Lafayette Redevelopment Authority draws opposition

BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer
Apr 23, 2024

A senate bill that would abolish the North Lafayette Redevelopment Authority is being opposed by some in the community who don't want the long-dormant group to go away.

This Lake Charles hot chicken restaurant will open a Lafayette location

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Apr 23, 2024

Blazin’ Hot Chicken, which has two locations in the Lake Charles area, will open a Lafayette location close to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus, the restaurant announced.