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Christiaan Mader
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New era but same consultant for LUS on long-term planning process
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How swamp pop invaded the U.K. and stole Nick Lowe’s heart
Swamp pop took over the airwaves of 1970s London where it was loved and celebrated by English hitmakers like Nick Lowe, who performs in Lafayette this week.
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Scratch Kitchen opening farm-to-counter concept Downtown this summer
The new location will put a roof over Jamie Vickery and Kelsey Leger’s thoughtful but unpreachy approach to sustainable eating.
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LCG planners workshopping a way to score growth decisions by return on investment
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Food trucks, 3D and VR. That’s how they do finals at AIE’s Artcade 2019
With days to go before debut their games debut at Artcade 2019, students at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment pluck away at their capstone projects in 3D and VR. How’s that for a final exam? AIE presents Artcade on May 11 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at LITE.
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Court dismisses charter amendment suit. Appeals expected but not yet filed.
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Integrating Lafayette’s segregated history
Lafayette’s telling of its history has largely left out black perspective. Rick Swanson is trying to fix that.
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Here’s what you’re voting on May 4, Lafayette
The gist: There are two tax renewals on the May 4 ballot — one that supports pumping fresh water into the Vermilion River and the other pays one-third of the sheriff’s budget.
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Arkansas restaurant sues Waitr for hiking fees in breach of contract
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The ‘what the hell is going on again?’ guide to the charter on trial
A high-altitude explainer on the legal jeopardy facing the charter amendments.
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