What's making news in Acadiana this morning
 | BY MARK BALLARD | Capitol Bureau editor With more than 1,000 COVID patients hospitalized and Louisiana again leading the nation in rate of infections, Gov. John Bel Edwards recommended Friday everyone return to mask-wearing indoors and that those not vaccinated to quickly get the shots and help slow the spread of the deadly virus. Read more |
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 | BY KATIE GAGLIANO | Staff writer The start of school for Lafayette Parish School System students is less than one month away, and when students return they’ll be phased in on A and B day schedules. Read more |
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 | Staff report Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced Thursday that a federal grand jury has returned indictments charging 11 individuals with fraudulently applying for and receiving disaster benefits from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Read more |
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 | BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer The Protect the City Committee wrapped up its work Thursday, approving a final report that recommends the Lafayette City Council and Parish Council convene a charter commission to consider deconsolidation. Read more |
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 | Staff report One year late ... amid a state of emergency in Japan ... with few spectators — or, in most cases, none at all ... the Summer Games are upon us. Read more |
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 | BY KEVIN FOOTE | Staff writer College athletes being able to reap financial benefits from their name, image and likeness is a new issue. Read more |
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 | Keeping your home clean and sanitized is essential these days to try to keep germs out of the house. Mopping may not be the most fun chore … Read more |
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|  | If you've been missing your local coffee shop and their piping hot espresso, there's plenty of espresso makers, brews, and accessories you … Read more |
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|  | Exercise always seems like the last thing on the list that you can get done. Work, kids, chores — they all seem to come first. But ignoring… Read more |
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