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The Current wins four press association awards
Awards for investigative reporting, news videos and web design highlight The Current’s clout in an evolving industry.
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Nominate someone making a difference for Undercurrent Awards 2024
We want to hear about the best people you know, so we can throw them a big party.
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LCG hosts first Spanish housing workshop
Later this month Lafayette Consolidated Government will host a housing workshop in Spanish, intended to arm attendees with understanding and skills to plan for eventual homeownership.
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Column: Lafayette’s golden age of food variety
Adventurous eaters rejoice! Lafayette’s buffet of restaurants has more choices than ever.
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It’s all about the joy for 2024 Lafayette Pride Grand Marshal
Amid a legislative session that targeted her community, Peyton Rose Michelle embraces an upbeat attitude as grand marshal of Lafayette Pride.
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Column: Will Lafayette accept Landry’s homeless shelter funding veto lying down?
Gov. Landry’s decision to veto $1 million for Catholic Charities of Acadiana to run its homeless shelter — if left unchecked — could literally kill people.
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Housing tops new 232-HELP director’s priorities
Last month, Edie Couvillon Aymond took over the leadership of 232-HELP, the primary point of contact for people in need in Acadiana.
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City Council issues Pride proclamation
The City Council has been the lone body to make the proclamation since 2022.
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Lafayette’s Brooke Cellars transforms real-life horror into spooky cinema
Cellars’ first feature film “The Cramps: A Period Piece,” began production in Franklin this month.
KRVS to tape Lafayette artists for World Cafe
Six artists will record sets this week, with World Cafe selecting acts for a monthly showcase distributed to over 200 U.S. public radio stations.
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Vincent Pierre, Fiber Director Michael Soileau named to LEDA board
LUS Fiber director Michael D. Soileau and former state Rep. Vincent Pierre will join the 12-member board.