Tag The Independent

Remembering Charlie Milam

Charlie Milam was a trailblazing businessman with a nose for making companies profitable; he also knew the value of having a good time. Milam died early Monday morning; he would have turned 85 in July.

Hearts of Hope's funding crisis; here's how you can help

Information received from a recent public records request shows a financial setback of over $100,000 for Hearts of Hope — annual funding the local non-profit had received for years from the 15th Judicial District Attorney’s Office to aid in its advocacy for Acadiana’s victims of sexual assault and rape.

DA investigating Civil Service Board's handling of public meetings

The impromptu closed-door executive session followed by the ouster of this reporter for video recording Wednesday’s meeting of the Lafayette Fire and Police Civil Service Board has led to an investigation by the DA into potential Open Meetings Law violations.


View all tags »