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Third and final Lost My Gig concert happening Tuesday and last updated 2021-05-04 19:53:41-04 When the COVID-19 pandemic began last year, event cancellations and venue closures put a strain on local musicians, many losing income due to lost gigs. In response, several Lafayette organizations partnered to create the Lost My Gig Fund to support local full-time musicians impacted by the pandemic. More than $40,000 was raised in 2020 for local musicians. A year later, the third and final Lost My G...

Second arrest made in fatal Baldwin shooting St. Mary Parish Sheriffs Office and last updated 2021-05-04 18:46:32-04 Deputies have made a second arrest in a fatal shooting Sunday morning in Baldwin. As the investigation progressed, an arrest warrant was obtained for 50-year-old Roshonda Thomas of Franklin. Thomas was arrested on Tuesday, May 4, shortly after 4 p.m., and is facing a charge of accessory after the fact - second degree murder. Thomas was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enf...

United Way of SWLA funding available for non-profits in five parishes Non-profits should focus on health, education, economic mobility, or basic needs United Way of Southwest Louisiana and last updated 2021-05-04 21:15:54-04 Non-profit organizations in five parishes are eligible for funding through United Way of Southwest Louisiana. United Way is currently accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) from non-profits in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis Parishes that address targeted ...

Family of Jason Krell files sixth lawsuit after Seacor Power incident KATC / Associated Press and last updated 2021-05-05 00:06:36-04 HOUSTON, Texas. — The family of Jason Krell, who was a crewmember aboard the Seacor Power that capsized in the Gulf of Mexico on April 13, have filed a lawsuit against Seacor Marine, Seacor Liftboats and Talos Energy in Texas state court. The lawsuit is filed under the Jones Act and seeks in excess of $100,000 in monetary relief from the companies. The laws...

Former Congressional candidate accused of sexual misconduct on social media Former Congressional candidate accused of sexual misconduct on social media and last updated 2021-05-04 23:47:32-04 Were learning more about accusations of sexual misconduct against a former congressional candidate. Rob Anderson ran as a democrat for the third congressional district twice, in 2018 and 2020. While he didnt do well in either race, his most recent challenge to Congressman Clay Higgins did get him attentio...

Louisiana House rejects bill banning corporal punishment in public schools ABC15 and last updated 2021-05-04 23:30:19-04 The Louisiana House on Tuesday rejected a bill that would prohibit corporal punishment in public elementary and secondary schools. Authored by District 94 representative Stephanie Hilferty (R), the bill would have prohibited any form of corporal punishment, like spanking, in public elementary and secondary schools. The law currently gives local school boards discretion in t...

Legislation looks to address virtual learning harassment amid pandemic and last updated 2021-05-04 23:52:41-04 A bill in the legislative session is looking to address harassment through virtual learning. Filed by District 42 Representative John Stefanski (R), the bill updates current legislation to reflect the learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Present law prohibits individuals 17 years of age and older from using electronic communications for the purpose of persuading someone...

Plaisance Elementary celebrates entire staff for Teacher Appreciation Week and last updated 2021-05-05 07:24:44-04 "A good teacher is caring, compassionate and flexible," says LaShondra Taylor, Administrative Assistant and Virtual 5th Grade Teacher at Plaisance Elementary. When we asked Taylor Who at Plaisance embodies that description? she said its the whole staff! "The staff here makes it easy to come to work, and it makes it easy for the students to be at their best," she says. "I love my co...

Acadia Parish deputies searching for runaway teen from Rayne APSO and last updated 2021-05-05 10:31:24-04 The Acadia Parish Sheriffs Office is asking for help in locating a runaway teen. Deputies say 17-year-old Jessie Hebert was last seen on Tuesday, May 4 in the area of Buckskin Lane in Rayne. Hebert was wearing a red shirt with the words "Thing Dad," shorts and a black backpack. The sheriffs office says that Hebert has family connections in Estherwood and may be heading in that direction. An...

and last updated 2021-05-05 12:03:12-04 A bill that would approve a land swap between the city of Lafayette and UL has advanced in the legislature. Yesterday, HB 335 by state Rep. Jean-Paul Coussan was sent to the Senate Natural Resources committee after it was passed by the House on April 29. So far, the bill has met no resistance; the legislatures website says it passed the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment 13-0, and then passed the House 93-0. To keep up with the bill on ...