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Elizabeth Smart to speak at Hearts of Hope event in Lafayette

Former child abductee Elizabeth Smart will discuss overcoming extreme adversity and not allowing your past to dictate your life's future in Lafayette. 

'Night of Remembrance' to honor Mickey Shunick, other loved ones lost

Mickey Shunick will be among students to be honored tonight at UL Lafayette's "Night of Remembrance."

American Society for Training and Development to host mixer in Baton Rouge

The Baton Rouge Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTDBR) is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to learn more about the organization and how to become a member.

Louisiana has record-shattering year for tourism revenue

Record numbers have been reported for the tourism industry in Louisiana. The high numbers include money spent on hotels, food and retail.

Recent downpours, northern U.S. flooding may cause local levees to overflow

All the rain, combined with flooding in the northern part of the country is causing concern for the Army Corps of Engineers and local residents.

Judge postpones hearing on Port Allen mayor's contempt case

The fight between the mayor of Port Allen and the city's Chief Financial Officer went back to court today. A judge ended up postponing the hearing until next month. He wants both sides to try and work things out.

More details released in LSU RB Jeremy Hill's battery arrest

More details have been released in the arrest of LSU running back Jeremy Hill.

Bill proposing voting rights for paroled felons shot down

A controversial bill that would allow convicted felons on parole the right to vote was shot down today.

New West Feliciana Parish Hospital to be built, playground and park to be removed

The West Feliciana Parish Hospital is over 40 years old, and after years of saving and planning, a new hospital looks to be in the works. However, that reality comes at a price.

BP agrees to pay $340 million for restoration projects

Governor Bobby Jindal announced that BP has agreed to fund approximately $340 million in restoration projects for Louisiana.

Bird problems frustrate La. rice farmers

Southwest Louisiana farmers are frustrated this year with a larger-than-usual number of birds eating rice seed, causing many farmers to replant.

St. Landry Parish officials promote railroad crossing safety, hand out over 20 citiations

St. Landry Parish law enforcement officers rode the rails Monday to write 22 citations for railroad-crossing violations as part of a safety exercise organized by Operation Lifesaver Union Pacific C.A.R.E.

Louisiana sees record agriculture earnings at $11 billion

Agriculture in Louisiana has had a record year, and now the numbers are out that prove it.

$25,000 cash awarded to 4 student start-up companies

$25,000 cash was awarded to four student companies during the live final round of the LSU Student Incubator’s 2nd Annual Venture Challenge, held on April 19.

Lawmakers deny Jindal proposal to cut budgets of domestic violence programs

Three budget amendments approved by the House Committee on Appropriations would reject proposed reductions in funding for programs that fight domestic violence in Louisiana.