The UL Lafayette poli-sci professor has been presenting a compelling history of black civil rights in Lafayette Parish from the late 18th century to late 20th century. His findings are unsettling.
The UL Lafayette poli-sci professor has been presenting a compelling history of black civil rights in Lafayette Parish from the late 18th century to late 20th century. His findings are unsettling.
La. session achieves little but bitter finger-pointing
The politicians involved in Louisiana's regular legislative session probably want to erase their memories of the largely do-nothing affair.
Lafayette’s inconvenient truth
UL prof offers presentation on history of civil rights in Hub City — warts and all. Mostly warts, actually.
Pierre’s amended ‘ban the box’ bill headed to JBE
The House approved, 90-1, Senate amendments to House Bill 688 by Rep. Vincent Pierre, D-Lafayette, preventing Louisiana’s public colleges and universities, with a couple of exceptions, from inquiring about a prospective student’s criminal history during the application process.
Busywork occupies House and Senate while money talks drift
Legislators sweep calendars to kill time waiting on budget progress
Higgins to Facebook critic: I aspire to your absence
Another social media flare up from a political figure who courts controversy.
House, Senate budget impasse about partisanship, not money
House budget hardliners are trying to impose their will on the Senate where partisanship does not rule
Suit filed against Lafayette sheriff over bond policy
The federal class action lawsuit alleges that “officials of the 15th Judicial District Court and Sheriff’s Office in Lafayette routinely violate the constitutional rights of impoverished people...”
Justice Reinvestment bills headed to becoming law
Criminal Justice reform bills heading toward passage and Governor’s signature
Justice Reinvestment bills must maneuver session’s closing crunch
Bills to reform the state’s criminal justice system face hurdles in closing days of the session
La. senators reject Confederate monument protection bills
Decisions on the fate of Confederate monuments erected in towns and cities around Louisiana will be left to local governments.
How best to honor the late Jimmy Long has turned into a family feud that played out in House Education on Wednesday
DCFS cuts on Wednesday’s Senate Finance Committee agenda
Sen. Eric Lafleur’s committee will examine HB1’s cuts in the Department of Children and Family Serivices’ funding as part of ongoing budget review.
Bill would provide additional funding for public defender program
HB413 provides a formula for state funding of program that provides legal counsel for those without the ability to hire attorneys.
Rep. Thomas Carmody asked the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee to pull HB71 from its Wednesday agenda. The author of SB198 did the same, putting off the expected confrontations on the bills until next week.
Stalking, protective order bills win Senate committee approval
The Senate Judiciary C Committee’s approval sends Rep. John Schroder’s HB499 and HB509 closer to approval
LCG walks back ‘bankrupt’ comment
Local government’s auditor clarifies legal distinction between “broke” and “bankrupt.”
Justice Reinvestment bills on House agenda Tuesday
Habitual offender reform clears committee. Full House to consider juvenile life bill later today.
Bishop’s bill would fund additional oil and gas auditors
HB49 would enable the state to hire more auditors to monitor oil and gas revenue from state-owned lands and water bottoms
DOTD Secretary: ’We built 3.27 miles of new roads in 2016’
Maintenance and repair needs eating up state highway budget Wilson tells Senate Finance
House Appropriations Committee did not question departments about impact of budget cuts
Senate Finance Committee testimony provides departments and agencies first opportunity to discuss how services will be affected
UPDATE on The IND’s effort to unseal Perret cases
Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Piper Griffin did an about-face at Wednesday’s hearing.
Debate over death penalty moves into Legislature
Louisiana has had a fraught relationship with the death penalty. An analysis of death penalty cases from 1976 to 2015 found one inmate has been exonerated for every three executions.
Criminal justice reform bills up this week
Justice Reinvestment Task Force bills face opposition from DAs, some sheriffs
Legislators ease out of session’s second week
Legislators head home while revenue and spending issues simmer.
Rep. Dustin Miller pulls HB395 from committee consideration
Talks with mental health advocates on bill provisions led to decision
Mills’ bills on opioids, health professional licensing boards clear committee
Two bills by Sen. Fred Mills won approval by the Senate Health and Welfare Committee on Wednesday and now await action by the full Senate
Perret runs into buzz saw on ’The Ross Report’
Third Circuit candidate grilled on issues ranging from LSI investigation to Florida arrest to NOLA lawsuits.
3rd Circuit race: high dollars & low interest
Can Candyce Perret’s huge money advantage deliver a win in a campaign that has turned off voters?
Help Zachary Richard record his 21st record
Select donors will get executive producer credits and maybe even a concert in their own living room.
Festival International has officially moved into its new office on Lee Avenue.
Susan Theall: the long-shot candidate
The former district judge entered the 3rd Circuit race fully appreciating she faces very improbable odds.
WEDDING GOWN STYLES FOR 2017 INCORPORATE COLOR, SILHOUETTE AND PLENTY OF PERSONALITY.
Good read: Gray Lady goes gaga for local brewery
The New York Times profiles the Knott brothers and their magical little beer operation in Arnaudville.
IberiaBank, Pugh Family Foundation Present First-Ever State of the LPSS
March 6 program showcases exemplary students and features a multi-media presentation by Superintendent Dr. Don Aguillard.
It may not be a good market for super pricey pads in Lafayette Parish, but that did not stop these 10 from changing hands in 2016.
LPD: Hub City crime dropped in ’16
The Lafayette Police Department says there was a 5-percent drop in total crimes reported in the city in 2016, based on crime statistics released Monday morning.
#PARTY GIRL: A Grand Coteau Slaughter!
Surprised would be an understatement when Hilary Slaughter walked through the back door and into the dining room of the restaurant Catahoula’s that she and her husband John used to own and run in Grand Coteau.
CROSS WISE: Our Taxes Reflect Our Values
Lafayette’s use of sales taxes, which disproportionately affect the poor, is nearly tapped out. Will our schools suffer because of it?
Deadline is Jan. 27 for INDesign entries
Established in 2005, the INDesign Awards are presented each spring to honor exemplary projects in commercial and residential architecture and interior design, historic preservation and urban development.
Marc Savoy didn't want publicity for his Eunice accordion shop's milestone 50th anniversary. We're giving it to him anyway.
Congressional candidate Scott Angelle’s term as secretary of the Department of Natural Resources was a free ride for the oil and gas industry, and it cost the state dearly in lost revenue.
Acadiana’s farms still reeling in flood’s wake
Fields of drowned soybeans and rice will cost Acadiana farmers millions. Continued rain and stifling heat will keep crop losses rising.
Sheriff’s office hosts impartial-policing seminar
Top cops and community leaders convene for a police training program implemented to stave racially-tinged conflict among law enforcement and the community.
Obama visits flood-damaged Louisiana
The White House said the president is willing to assume criticism about "optics" as long as the federal response is up to par.
Marshal Pope booked at LPCC after felony indictment
The city marshal faces two counts of perjury and three counts of misuse of public funds.
Ten months after the "illegal immigration" presser that prompted The IND's public records request, City Marshal Brian Pope is indicted on five felony counts.
Poor barriers at nearby condos worsen flooding in River Oaks neighborhood
A levee-less bank and a sunken barrier allowed water to circumvent retention walls already overtopped by the Vermilion River.
Waters still flooded over Vermilionville’s levees
The flooded river breached the 16 foot levees and likely won't recede for 36 hours.
Cost will become a factor as I-49 Connector moves into second round of design
Two popular concepts move forward in the state's design process, but officials hint that cost will figure in to how far they go.
Settlement addresses punitive damages from 2010 oil spill
Nearly $1.24 billion in punitive damages arising from BP's 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill will become available to property owners and some fishermen.
Members of local LGBT group encourage public to attend Orlando vigil Tuesday night at Parc Sans Souci.
DOTD’s Wilson: billions in transportation dollars heading to Acadiana
Secretary tells Poverty Summit attendees $8 billion to $10 billion will be spent in local region over the next two decades.
Stone’s Welch keynotes Acadiana Commercial Outlook
Annual commercial real estate seminar set for April 7 at LITE.
Marshal sentenced to jail time, public presentations and thousands in fines
The District Court arguably made an example of Pope, imposing penalties stronger than requested by the paper at the beginning of contempt proceedings.
IT expert shows definitively Pope tried to cover his tracks
The court did not hand down a judgment in today's contempt hearing, but an expert witness showed once and for all that the city marshal played foul in response to The IND's public records requests.
Kennedy, La. treasurer, running for Senate
A statewide elected official for 16 years, Kennedy announced his campaign in a statement noting as a point of pride that he's often been at odds with Louisiana's elected officials, even those in his own party.
Lafayette’s Shawn Wilson named DOTD secretary
New Orleans native has served as chief of staff for DOTD under three secretaries and two governors in past decade.
Painting around the Alfred in the room
As plans to gussy up a public space Downtown advance, we tiptoe around that space’s original intent: to memorialize “our great and truly noble Southern race.”
Winning the game. Losing the war.
Since Tevin Lewis was shot by LPD officers in September, the police have been shrewd in playing the public information game, a tactic that's served to further erode the relationship between local law enforcement and the black community.
Housing three like-minded operations in one, the Tribe food collective will serve Lafayette as the all-purpose stop for specialty diets and conscious cuisine.
Noon Friday is deadline for women’s awards luncheon tickets
Eight Women Who Mean Business honorees and one Trailblazer are being honored this year.
Medical marijuana debate isn't over for Louisiana lege
When they return for their next legislative session, state lawmakers will again debate whether to allow medical marijuana to be dispensed in Louisiana.
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Moreland, artist and former UL prof, dies
An early chairman of the fine arts department, William Moreland played a significant role in advancing the evolution of the visual arts in Louisiana.
Vitter now opposes Common Core
Four months ago, Vitter, a Republican running for governor, described his strong support for the multistate standards. But on Monday, the senator said Louisiana needs to stop using Common...
Dafford and Gould pull away from UL Lafayette in mid-November with boxes and boxes of The Public Art of Robert Dafford, photographed and written by Gould. They embark on 2,000 miles of road travel, attending book signings and interviews at venues between Louisiana and Ohio, meandering through West Virginia and Kentucky, and stopping in Vicksburg, Miss., before returning home to Lafayette.
Tweaks to health program will cost state, schools
By striking a deal to lessen the blow of health insurance changes on state workers, school employees and retirees, Gov. Bobby Jindal‘s administration lowered the volume of criticism but gave itself...
Protestors demonstrate in several La. cities
Protesters rallied peacefully in several Louisiana cities in the wake of the Missouri grand jury decision not to indict a police officer in the fatal shooting of Michal Brown. Michael Brown was...
Hess employee pleads guilty to $1M fraud
A Lafayette woman faces up to 20 years in prison for running up more than $1 million in unauthorized charges to her company credit card. HOUSTON (AP) - An employee of Hess Corporation faces up to 20...
Analysis: ‘Big Oil’ suit survives, so far
Facing opposition from a powerful industry, the governor and many in the Legislature, a New Orleans-area flood board‘s lawsuit against dozens of oil, gas and pipeline companies seemed doomed early...
Levee board earmarks $ from small settlement for coast
Money from the first and only settlement so far in a Louisiana flood board‘s lawsuit against dozens of energy companies will be placed in a special account dedicated to coastal restoration. NEW...
Rick Perry joins list of GOP presidential hopefuls stumping for Cassidy
Add Texas Gov. Rick Perry‘s name to the list of possible Republican presidential candidates flooding the campaign trail for GOP Senate candidate Bill Cassidy. Gov. Rick Perry of Texas BATON ROUGE,...
BP is heading to a federal appeals court in its effort to oust the administrator of damage settlement claims arising from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. NEW ORLEANS (AP) - BP is heading to a...
Halliburton, Baker Hughes in talks
in light of falling oil prices, Forbes asks, "Will there be more?" Halliburton‘s Lafayette manufacturing facility on Pont des Mouton Road, across from Northpark Technology Center. The Wall...
Bayou Teche Biere to premiere Christmas brew
The beer, Joie à Tous, is a dubbel dose of coffee and whiskey flavors.