What's making news in Acadiana this morning
 | BY BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writer In their latest attempt to undermine Gov. John Bel Edwards’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a small group of Republican state lawmakers are trying to resurrect a petition drive to end Louisiana’s public health emergency and lift a mask-wearing requirement for public school students. Read more |
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 | BY ADAM DAIGLE | Acadian Business Editor The Lafayette area's recovery from the pandemic shutdown last year is outpacing other markets in Louisiana but continues to lag due to the struggles in the oil and gas industry, economist Loren Scott said. Read more |
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 | BY CHARLES LUSSIER | Staff writer In a private meeting with upset parents, East Baton Rouge Parish school leaders admitted to screwing up when for about two weeks they placed a teacher at an elementary school before learning that the man had a criminal past that should have barred him from the classroom, according to three parents in attendance. Read more |
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 | BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer The North Lafayette Redevelopment Authority will not be receiving any money at this time from the city of Lafayette. Read more |
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 | BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer If you've never given much thought to the person behind the voice of Siri, you're not alone. Read more |
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 | BY ANDREA GALLO | Staff writer She spent two and a half years wondering if she made the right decision after the night that had come to eclipse the happier parts of her life. 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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