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Acadiana News Updates

Gov. John Bel Edwards: Lafayette Judge Michelle Odinet 'should resign' after racial slurs on video

By DAVIDE MAMONE | Staff Writer

Louisiana Gov. John Edwards said Thursday he believes Judge Michelle Odinet should resign. Read more

BVD board wants museum foundation records, creates position focusing on economic development along river

BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer

The Bayou Vermilion District board wants the non-profit Vermilionville Living History Museum Foundation to produce financial statements and records of donations for the past two years and voted Wednesday to create a position to focus on economic development along the Vermilion River. Read more

Old Facebook posts show Michelle Odinet setting up traps for burglars: ‘She’s been playing cowboy’

By DAVIDE MAMONE | Staff Writer

Screenshots of Facebook posts from 2019 and 2020 suggest Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet was trying to capture a person suspected of burglaries in her Bendel Gardens neighborhood. Read more

 
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UL's offense facing many hidden obstacles to success in Saturday's New Orleans Bowl

BY KEVIN FOOTE | Staff writer

The UL Ragin’ Cajuns will bring plenty of experience into Saturday’s New Orleans Bowl matchup against Marshall. Read more

Gov. John Bel Edwards says 'fair' congressional maps would include another majority-Black district

BY BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writer

With one-third of Louisiana's population identifying as Black, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday it's only fair that two of the state's six congressional districts include a majority of Black voters, suggesting a veto may be on the table if lawmakers don't agree.  Read more

Lafayette judge's son no longer on LSU track team after outcry over racial slur recording

BY ANDREA GALLO AND DAVIDE MAMONE| Staff writer

After a recording surfaced from a Lafayette judge's home that captured her and others using a racial slur, one of her children has been removed from the LSU track team's roster. Read more

 
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