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Beacon Community Connections, a nonprofit addressing social determinants of health, is working on a program to break the cycle of re-incarceration.
When you’re hungry for something someone else cooked on a Monday evening, what’s your go to restaurant?
Gov. Jeff Landry’s veto of funds for Catholic Charities of Acadiana put into sharp focus the lack of emergency shelter in Lafayette and the funding needed to sustain it long term.
Amid a legislative session that targeted her community, Peyton Rose Michelle embraces an upbeat attitude as grand marshal of Lafayette Pride.
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.
The program does not take effect until money is appropriated by the Legislature, which has not yet happened.
A new-and-improved Women’s and Children’s Hospital is meant to serve as a hub of quality, accessible care for expectant mothers in Acadiana.
Amendments to decades-old laws that inform citizens about government activity could redefine local news around the state and have a big impact on Lafayette.
A year after settling a lawsuit over panhandling restrictions, Lafayette police may again target panhandlers under a new state law.
Jessica Brown-Mason started the Resilience Rise Community Collaborative to bring change to her neighborhood.
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