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Families, food assistance providers brace for rough summer without Summer EBT
The Landry administration decided not to participate in the program, which last year brought $66.5 million in federal funds to Louisiana to feed poor children.
The Landry administration decided not to participate in the program, which last year brought $66.5 million in federal funds to Louisiana to feed poor children.
“We want to debunk a lot of myths, especially the [idea] that Creole means Black, because that’s so not true.”
Staffing shortages have led to long booking delays at Lafayette’s jail, underscoring a clogged criminal justice system.
In the Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Ernest Gaines shows us what is needed to be a good citizen, regardless of your nation of origin.
As Lafayette’s African American Heritage Foundation prepares for landmark anniversaries, Maisha Chargois comes into her own.
Lafayette’s City Council approved the first rezoning to accommodate an existing short-term rental Tuesday but others may face a more fraught path to continue operating.
African Americans bled for voting rights. We must honor that legacy and vote.
Tassnique Prudhomme performs a variety of specialized tattoo services, from scar and stretch mark cover-ups to areola tattoos.
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