“There’s an expiration date on clean drinking water in Louisiana, and this is because of the acts of men, greed and a failed democracy — a democracy that put the flags of oil and gas companies over our state Capitol,” Honoré says during a panel discussion at the Clifton Chenier Center in Lafayette.
Can anything alter Lafayette’s rosy trajectory? Well yes, a sustained
slump in oil prices certainly can, along with a lack of opportunity for
all of our citizens.
Terrance Simien’s daughter makes her hometown debut tonight (Wednesday) for the Horsefarm concert series, relocated to Parc International Downtown due to muddy conditions at the 'farm.
On any given day, the staff at Acadiana Animal Aid (formerly Lafayette
Animal Aid) cares for more than 100 dogs and cats at its shelter in
Carencro, which is neatly folded away on a 10-acre compound hidden just
from view off I-49.
Despite an extremely challenging year brought on by a severe downturn in the oil and gas industry, Acadian Cos. assumes the No. 1 spot on this year’s list.
Made with features to cater to home buyers and sellers as well as
lenders, the free-to-use app aids both homeowners and professionals in
organizing and navigating the transaction process every step of the way.
The Louisiana Family Forum’s dogged focus on culture war issues — and culture war issues alone — prevents it from actually addressing the real issues that face Louisiana families.
Oil and gas’ dominance of the Top 50 is dwindling, and that should send a clear message to everyone about the critical importance of a diverse economy.