Parish News Vol. 1 No. 7 ~ August 2018

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Senate Extends National Flood Insurance Program Through Hurricane Season

By Flint Zerangue

Just hours before funding was set to expire, the Senate in an 86-12 vote cleared a shortterm extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that if expired would have affected some 500,000 active policy holders in Louisiana.

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) issued a statement after the Senate passed a four-month reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

“It would have been bone-deep, down-to-the-marrow stupid to let the National Flood Insurance Program expire in the middle of hurricane season, and my colleagues realized that,” said Sen. Kennedy. “With this extension in place, we can tackle longterm reforms. The last time we truly reformed the NFIP was never. It’s about time we did. The program needs to be affordable and sustainable.”

Sen. Kennedy has pushed for an

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extension of the National Flood Insurance Program while working on long-term reforms that will keep premiums affordable for families.

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incorporated area.

The issue has sparked much debate over the timing of the proposed

By Flint Zerangue

amendments, with many wanting to

After 5 hours of debate at the

delay them until after the 2020 census

regularly scheduled August 9th

numbers are received.

City-Parish Council meeting, the

In a mid-July press release from

council voted 7-2 in favor of placing a

District 6 Council Member Bruce

proposed ordinance that would divide

Conque, Mr. Conque stated, “There

the council’s legislative functions by

have been decades of discussion about

creating separate City and Parish

the short-comings of the city-parish

Councils.

charter since it was adopted in 1992.

The proposed Charter Amendments

This proposal presents our community

will be on the December 8th ballot.

the opportunity to have a discussion

If approved by the voters, the current

about a specific proposal, a version of

nine-member City-Parish Council

which was first discussed in 2013.”

needed for a recall petition, and decide

to follow this story and provide updates

will be replaced by two separate five

In addition to the city-parish split

whether to approve two new parish-

as they become available. For the latest

member councils, with one council

proposal, Lafayette Parish voters

wide property taxes for the jail and

on these and other local issues visit our

representing the residents living

will also cast their ballots for charter

district courts.

website at www.MyParishNews.com or

within the City of Lafayette, and the

amendments that include rolling over

The August 9th council meeting

follow us on Facebook @ParishNews.

other representing the residents living

term-limits for the current council

lasted into the evening and the debate

within Lafayette Parish, but not in an

members, changing the percentage

was heated at times. We will continue

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MID-TERM ELECTIONS JUST MONTHS AWAY With qualifying completed and the Fall elections just months away, voters have a lot to consider before stepping into the voting booth. Over the next few months, Parish News will continue to publish reports and interviews with the candidates and overviews of the amendments and laws that will be on the ballot this Fall.

Louisiana’s Open Primary Election will be held on November 6th. If you have not registered to vote, you have until October 9th to register in person, or October 16th if you register through the GeauxVote Online Registration System.

Louisiana’s General Election is on December 8th. This election will decide any run-off races and vote on local amendments and propositions.

The deadline for registering to vote in person or by mail is November 7th or November 17th if you using the GeauxVote Online Registration System.

Online voter registration can be done at the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website. Visit www.SOS.LA.GOV and click the GeauxVote tab. To register in person, visit your local Registrar of Voters Office, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Children & Family Services, or Medicaid Office.

Here are the qualifying candidates for November’s Primary election for the parishes of Lafayette, Iberia, Vermilion, St. Martin, and St. Landry. (does not include unopposed qualifiers-see page 6).

Secretary of State

Kyle Ardoin – Interim Heather Cloud ‘Gwen’ Collins-Greenup A.G. Crowe ‘Rick’ Edmonds Renee Fontenot Free Thomas J. Kennedy Matthew Paul ‘Matt’ Moreau Julie Stokes

U. S. Representative – 3rd Congressional District

‘Rob’ Anderson Aaron J. Andrus ‘Josh’ Guillory Clay Higgins – Incumbent Mildred ‘Mimi’ Methvin Larry Rader Verone Thomas

State Senator – 26th Senatorial District Jerry Gaspard – Incumbent ‘Bob’ Hensgens

City of Broussard – Mayor ‘Ray’ Bourque ‘J.P.’ Morgan

City of Broussard – Chief of Police Brannon Decou – Incumbent Durand Hebert

City of Broussard – Councilman at Large ‘Jeff ’ Delahoussaye Charles E. Langlinais

City of Broussard – Councilman District 4 Gertrude N. Batiste – Incumbent Michael Rabon

City of Carencro – Mayor

Tommy Angelle Glenn L. Brasseaux – Incumbent Charlotte Stemmans Clavier

City of Carencro – Council Member (5)

Jordan Arceneaux Antoine Babineaux – Incumbent L.J. Boudreaux – Incumbent Larry Breaux Danielle Capritto Timmy Duhon Kimberly ‘Kim’ Guidry – Incumbent Alfred ‘Al’ Sinegal – Incumbent

City of Scott – Mayor

Purvis J. Morrison – Incumbent Jan-Scott Richard

City of Scott – Chief of Police Brian Harper Chad Leger – Incumbent

City of Scott – Council Member at Large Troy Bergeron Theresa Rohloff City of Scott – Council Member, District 3 Jerry Lee Domingue Danny Hollier – Incumbent

City of Youngsville – Council Member, Division B ‘Lindy’ Bolgiano Eddie Lewis

City of Youngsville – Council Member, Division C

Jake Abadie Mathew ‘Matt’ Romero – Incumbent City of Youngsville – Council Member, Division E Gary P. Williams Boyd F. Zeke Zitzmann

Town of Duson – Aldermen (5)

Coby Duhon – Incumbent Lori Forestier ‘Steve’ Hanks – Incumbent Laura Isadore Harriet O’Brien Carroll J. Pepper Carolyn ‘Pepe’ Richard – Incumbent Wade Robin – Incumbent

Vermilion Parish – School Board District D John Breaux Stacy Landry Dale Stelly

Vermilion Parish – School Board District E Jean Broussard Charlotte C. Detraz

Vermilion Parish – School Board District G

Sara Bourgeois Duplechain Jason Roy

Vermilion Parish – School Board District H Christopher Hebert Kristy Kloesel Hebert

Town of Erath – Mayor John Earl LeBlanc Taylor Mencacci

Town of Erath – Chief of Police Bart Bouillion Anna LaPointe

Town of Erath – Aldermen (5) Scott Antoine Bernard Jason Connor Robert ‘T-Bob’ Domingues Earl ‘Boo’ Landry Donald Menard Michael ‘Mike’ Richard Robert B. Vincent

Town of Gueydan – Mayor Jude Reese Chris Theriot

Town of Gueydan – Chief of Police Virgie C. LeMaire Tony Stelly Shawn Theriot Lori Touchet

Town of Gueydan – Aldermen (5) Kevin ‘Turtle’ Cormier Anita Freeland Dupuis John Ryan Laseter Chad J. LeMaire ‘Zim’ Livingston Claudette Simon Price Gale Smith Jason Suire Scott D. Vallo

Village of Maurice – Chief of Police Neil Arsement Kelly Broussard Hardy Guy Nerren

August 2018 Vol. 1 No. 7 Village of Maurice – Aldermen (3)

Brenda Castille Hobbs

Sherry Sherman Howell Phyllis Catalon Johnson Warren Rost Jonathan Schlicher

City of Breaux Bridge – Alderman District B

Iberia parish School Board District 4

City of Breaux Bridge – Alderman District C

Thomas Jolivet Raymond ‘Shoe-Do’ Lewis Iberia parish School Board District 6 Sanders Butler III Kim E. Lockett Michael ‘Mike’ Mayeux

St. Martin Parish President Chester R. Cedars Albert ‘Da Da’ Menard

St. Martin Parish School Board District 2 Wanda Porter Johnson Wanda B. Vital

St. Martin Parish School Board District 3 Angel Boutte Aaron Flegeance Edna Mitchell ‘MaMa’ Johnson Robert Thibodeaux

St. Martin Parish School Board District 4 James ‘Jimmy’ Blanchard Jimmy Durio

St. Martin Parish School Board District 6 Jacques Bonin Michael ‘Mike’ Clay

St. Martin Parish School Board District 7 Vincent Alexander Richard Potier

St. Martin Parish School Board District 8 ‘Pam’ Cormier Frederic Stelly

St. Martin Parish School Board District 9

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Howard Alexander Scotty Borel

Ernest ‘E.J.’ Ledet Joseph Robertson

City of Breaux Bridge – Alderman District D Conni Castille Andre P. Dupuis Brandi Hebert McKnight Neil ‘Sam’ Melancon

City of Breaux Bridge – Alderman District E Eddy J. LeBlanc Dane Thibodeaux Matthew Tyl

Town of Arnaudville – Mayor Todd Meche ‘Kathy’ Richard

Town of Arnaudville – Chief of Police Eddy LeCompte Justin Richard

Town of Arnaudville – Aldermen (5) Bertha Begnaud Glenn Colon Stephanie Stelly Gobert Jamie U. Huval ‘Debbie’ Kidder Virginia Lecompte George Marks ‘Cricket’ Nelson Kevin J. Robin Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Stelly Louis E. Stelly Suzanne H. Stelly

Village of Parks – Mayor Daniel Dupont Kevin J. Kately

City of Opelousas – District A

Johnell D. Celestine John Miller

St. Landry Parish School Board District 5 Candy B. Gerace Denise Oliney Rose

St. Landry Parish School Board District 7 ‘Josh’ Boudreaux Huey Wyble

St. Landry Parish School Board District 8 Kyle C. Boss Darrell Guilbeau Michael Tatman

Milton Batiste III Jarvis J. Claiborne Ron Jackson

City of Opelousas – District B Sebie ‘Cee Bee’ Dayon Mario Dillon Winston Florence Floyd For Nathanial ‘Dum D’ Sonnier

City of Opelousas – District C Derrick Comeaux Charles W. Cummings Theresa Thibodeax

City of Opelousas – District D

St. Landry Parish School Board District 10 Hazel McCrea-Sias Matthew ‘Smiley’ Washington

St. Landry Parish School Board District 11 Shonda Garner Brooks Jacqueline M. Gennuso Myron Guillory Scott A. Fontenot ‘Tim’ Smith

Alfred Dupree Jr. Sherell Roberts

City of Opelousas – District E Jerome ‘Jerry’ Allen Chasity Davis Risman Jenkins III Jacqueline Angelle Martin

Town of Arnaudville – Mayor Todd Meche ‘Kathy’ Richard

City of Opelousas – Mayor Julius Alsandor James W. ‘Cobb’ Bellard ‘Tyrone’ Glover Charlee Renaud Lear ‘Mitch’ Richard Elsie M. Semien ‘Reggie’ Tatum

Town of Arnaudville – Chief of Police Eddy LeCompte Justin Richard

Town of Grand Coteau – Mayor

City of Opelousas – Chief of Police Paul N. Gennuso Graig ‘Twin’ LeBlanc Martin McLendon Donald ‘D.T.’ Thompson

Danielle Belson Shaterral ‘Terra’ Johnson ‘Gail’ Lark Patrick Richard

Town of Grand Coteau – Chief of Police Wilton Guidry John Jeff Lemelle

City of Opelousas – Alderman at Large

John Kerstan Major Marvin Tyrone Richard

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Large Number of Unopposed Winners Named in Fall Election With qualifying for the November election complete, the following local candidates ran unopposed thus automatically winning their respective seat.

City of Youngsville ‘Ken’ Ritter – Mayor Richard ‘Rickey’ Boudreaux – Chief of Police Jamison ‘Jamey’ Abshire – Council Member Division A Kenneth ‘Ken’ Stansbury – Council Member Division D

City of Broussard Angelique ‘Angel’ Racca – Councilman District 1 David Bonin – Councilman District 2 Jesse Regan – Councilman District 3 ‘Kenny’ Higginbotham – Councilman District 5 Ray Gary – Councilman District 6 ‘Kenny’ Higginbotham – Councilman District 5

Town of Duson Johnny Thibodeaux – Mayor

City of Carencro David Anderson – Chief of Police

City of Scott Doyle Boudreaux – Council Member District 1 Terry Montoucet – Council Member District 2 Kenny Suire – Council Member District 4

Vermilion Parish David Dupuis – School Board District A ‘Chris’ Gautreaux – School Board District B Laura LeBeouf – School Board District C Kibbie P. Pillette Sr. – School Board District F

Village of Maurice Wayne Theriot – Mayor

Iberia Parish Nursey Ozenne McNeal – School Board District 1 Elvin ‘Dee’ Pradia – School Board District 2 Jay McDonald – School Board District 3 Debra Savoie – School Board District 5 Dan L. LeBlanc Sr. – School Board District 7 Brad Norris – School Board District 8 Dana Dugas – School Board District 9 Rachel Segura – School Board District 10 Kathleen Rosamond – School Board District 11 Arthur Alexander – School Board District 12 Danny D. Segura – School Board District 13 Kernic ‘Mushy’ Fremin – School Board District 14 Chad Hazelwood – Constable, Justice of

District 12 Mary Ellen Donatto – School Board District 13 Leon Boudreaux – Constable, Justice of the Peace District 8

Town of Krotz Springs Carroll Snyder – Mayor

Town of Sunset Charles ‘Cha Cha’ James - Mayor

Village of Cankton Kevin Colligan – Mayor

Village of Palmetto Marx ‘Sonny’ Budden – Mayor

Town of Washington Beau M. Wilson – Council Member, District 1 Wilbert Ledet – Council Member, District 4

Town of Krotz Springs

the Peace Ward 3

Wanda ‘Susie’ Snyder - Chief of Police

St. Martin Parish

John Craig Burghdoff – Council Member

Steve Fuselier – School Board District 1 Russel Charles Foti – School Board District 5 Mark Hebert – School Board District 10 Toby James LeGrand Sr. – Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 5

Village of Parks Ronald Solarie – Chief of Police

St. Landry Parish Joyce P. Haynes – School Board District 2 Raymond Cassimere – School Board District 4 Donnie Perron – School Board District 6 ‘Randy’ Wagley – School Board District 9 Albert ‘Al’ Hayes Jr. – School Board

Keith Ardoin – Council Member at Large at Large Nyssa Evans Godwin – Council Member at Large Larry John Martinez – Council Member at Large Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Stelly – Council Member at Large

Town of Leonville

City of Eunice Marion ‘Nootsie’ Sattler - Alderman at Large

Town of Sunset Bernice Richard Smith - Alderman at Large

Village of Palmetto Guyton W. Budden – Aldermen Judy S. Dupre – Aldermen Joseph Irving Jr. – Aldermen

Acadia Parish James W. Proctor – School Board, District 1 Douglas J. ‘Doug’ LaCombe – School Board, District 2 Delo Hebert Jr. – School Board, District 3 Rebecca Foux ‘Becky’

Atkinson –

School Board, District 4 James ‘Boz’ Higginbotham – School Board, District 7 Milton Simar – School Board, District 8 Paul L. Faulk – Justice of the Peace Ward 7 Treg Myers – Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 5

Town of Basile Mark Denette – Mayor

Multi-Parish Seats Jonathan Perry - Judge, Court of Appeal 3rd Circuit, 3rd Dist., Elec. Sec. 4F Craig Greene – PSC, District 2

Joseph Noel, III - Chief of Police

Town of Port Barre Deon R. Boudreaux - Chief of Police

Town of Sunset Luis ‘Louie’ Padilla - Chief of Police Whitney Broussard, III – Alderman District 4

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Princeton Review Rates UL Lafayette Among Nation’s ‘Best’

Nhu Lam is a junior in UL Lafayette’s College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions.

Photo credit: Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette

The Princeton Review has placed the

UL Lafayette ranked high in “Town-

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Gown Relations,” the connection

among the top 15 percent of the nation’s

between the University and its environs.

four-year colleges for undergraduate

One survey respondent said students

education.

embody “Lafayette’s culture: creative,

The educational services company

friendly and food-loving.” Another cited

released its 2019 edition of “The

the emphasis the University places on

Best 384 Colleges” on Tuesday. The

community service.

guide’s editors first considered about

Survey participants further

2,500 public and private colleges and

highlighted the University’s attentive

universities in the U.S.

and passionate faculty, and its

“We picked the 384 ‘best’ colleges for

welcoming and diverse student body.

our book primarily for their outstanding

“Everyone accepts one another for

academics. We highly recommend each

who they are. There are friends for

one,” said Robert Franek, The Princeton

everyone,” said one respondent.

Review’s editor-in-chief and the book’s

Another replied: “We have students

lead author.

of all ethnicities, races, religions,

The guide does not rank schools

and styles. There are very few social

from 1 to 384 in any category. Instead,

boundaries and everyone is accepting of

it uses students’ ratings of their schools

our diverse student body.”

to compile 62 ranking lists of top 20

Dr. DeWayne Bowie, vice president

colleges.

for Enrollment Management, said the

The lists are based on what

University’s inclusion in the guidebook

respondents have to say about

is “especially gratifying since it’s based

professors, campus culture, and student

on responses from our students.”

life. Prospective students can use the information to narrow their college searches, Franek said.

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Plantation Elementary Renamed as Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary

At its regularly scheduled August 8th

been re-named as a memorial to his

meeting, the Lafayette Parish School

service.

Board voted unanimously to re-name

At the meeting, Lafayette Police Chief

Plantation Elementary to “Corporal

Toby Aguillard said, “I could think of no

Michael Middlebrook Elementary.”

greater monument for Michael, than to

Corporal Michael Paul Middlebrook

name a school after him.”

was a member of the Lafayette Police

According to LPSS, the name change

Department for nine years, having

is to take place immediately. Money is

previously served as a military

already being raised to help place new

policeman in the U. S. Army. Corporal

signage in front of the now Corporal

Middlebrook was shot and killed while

Michael Middlebrook Elementary

serving the community of Lafayette, as

School.

he was responding to a shooting at a local store. Plantation Elementary has

Road Improvement Projects Begin In Youngsville

projects. These projects will include patching, milling, and asphalt overlays on the following roads: Copperfield Way, Woodstock, Rushmore, Fountainview, Captain Rick, Copper Ridge, and Windermere.

Motorists are advised to travel these areas with caution and consider alternate routes when possible. may want to consider taking an alternate route if possible. Additional notices will be sent out when the next phase starts. We thank you for your patience as we continue to improve our

Throughout the month of August, the City of Youngsville will begin Phase 1 of their 2018-2019 road improvement

roadways in the City of Youngsville.

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UL Lafayette Researchers Map Hot Spots in Louisiana’s Coastal Geology

Two researchers at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette are contributors to an atlas focused on coastal Louisiana’s complicated – and at times, hazardous – relationship with geology.

But don’t be fooled by the name. The Louisiana Coastal Geohazards Atlas is more than a collection of maps. It’s an encyclopedia, too.

It will combine information about geologic conditions – such as flooding, faulting and subsidence that can affect land use in the coastal zones – into a firstof-its-kind authoritative resource.

Other coastal states have similar atlases. Louisiana does not, said Dr. Gary Kinsland, a professor in UL Lafayette’s School of Geosciences.

He, assistant geosciences professor Dr. Raphael Gottardi and researchers from other state institutions are collaborating on the atlas’ 20,000-word section dedicated to faults.

Faulting occurs in south Louisiana when sediment layers fail, Kinsland said.

“The failure is similar to faults in the upper layer of a layer cake if you put it down on the frosting covering the lower layer while the layers are still warm. The frosting, if warm, is very weak, as are particular deep layers of sediment in the Gulf, and the top layer – whether cake or sediments upon which we live – breaks and slides down and away.”

Movement between the sediment layers can cause visible cracks or sinking at the surface, so awareness of faults is important when building homes, constructing infrastructure or drilling for oil.

“Civilization exists by geologic consent,” Kinsland said, borrowing a phrase from philosopher Will Durant. “The earth little

cares what human beings do. Human beings, for their own good, have to pay attention to what the earth does.

“When you combine humans, human society, human culture, with geology, then there are things about the way the earth operates that are geohazards.”

Sections of the atlas will also consider flooding and subsidence, the compaction of sediment that causes a gradual sinking of coastal land into the ocean. It’s a major contributor to the decrease in coastal wetlands.

The sources of these problems, and their consequences, are not confined to parishes that touch the Gulf of Mexico, Kinsland said.

With its web of bayous, rivers and other interconnected waterways, all coursing toward the Gulf, what happens upstream has implications hundreds of miles away, and what happens along the coast can cause problems upstream as well.

to reach out to their local Wage and Hour Division office for information about how to comply, and to make use of the many tools we offer to explain their responsibilities and how to avoid violations.”

The U.S. Department of Labor offers numerous resources to ensure employers have the tools they need to understand their responsibilities and to comply with federal law, such as online videos, confidential calls, or in-person visits to local WHD offices.

Employers who discover overtime or

minimum wage violations may selfreport and resolve those violations without litigation through the PAID program. For more information about the FLSA and other laws enforced by the Wage and Hour Division, contact the toll-free helpline at 866-4USWAGE(487-9243). Information is also available at www.dol.gov/whd including a search tool for workers who may be owed back wages collected by WHD.

EL PASO Mexican Grill to Pay $654,366 in Back Wages As a result of a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation, El Paso Mexican Grill restaurant will pay $654,366 in back wages to 567 employees to resolve violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) found at 23 of the employer’s locations in Louisiana and Florida.

WHD investigators found the employer violated FLSA minimum wage requirements when it deducted costs for uniforms from workers’ pay, and also when it failed to pay them for all of the hours that they worked. The restaurant also paid some kitchen staff flat salaries, without regard to the number of hours that they worked. This practice resulted in overtime violations when those employees worked more than 40 hours in a week but were not paid additional

overtime.

El Paso Mexican Grill also violated overtime requirements when it paid tipped employees time-and-one-half of their direct cash wages for their overtime hours instead of basing their rates on the full minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. The employer’s failure to keep an accurate record of hours worked by salaried kitchen staff and inaccurate recording of wait staff ’s earnings violated the FLSA’s recordkeeping requirements.

“Companies that fail to pay employees the wages they have legally earned must not gain a competitive advantage over those that comply with the law,” said Troy Mouton, Wage and Hour Division New Orleans District Director. “The U.S. Department of Labor encourages restaurant owners and all employers

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New Law Allows Samaritans to Rescue Animals and Children From Parked Cars

(LA Radio Network) It is now legal in Louisiana to rescue a pet or a minor from a locked, parked vehicle, by smashing a window to get in. The new law went into effect on the first of the month and provides criminal and civil protection for Good Samaritans who take action against the illegal activity.

Louisiana SPCA spokesperson, Alicia Haefele, says there are two things you need to do before breaking that window.

“Call out for the owner, if they don’t respond, you call 911 before you do anything else. Authorities will send someone out to you, and then you can gain access to that vehicle.”

However, there are some restrictions you need to keep in mind before you bail a baby out of a bad situation.

“First, you need to display some restraint when damaging the vehicle,” said Haefele.

“Use reasonable force, so don’t smash in all four windows to get the animal out, try every door handle to make sure the car is not unlocked.”

Second, be smart about it. Don’t break a window the animal or child is near. If you are to harm either, you are liable for any harm caused. Choose the furthest possible window from the child and be sure to shoo the dog away before breaking in.

According to the new law, temperature does not dictate legality.

If it is too cold, or too hot, a Good Samaritan has the right to break into a car to save a child or animal.

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Stewart Named GMFS Mortgage’s Interim LUS Director Aimia “Mimi” Doucet Ranked on Best Mortgage Lenders 2018 Lafayette Mayor-President Joel Robideaux has appointed Jeffrey Stewart as Interim Director of LUS until a permanent Director is named.

Stewart, who most recently served as the Engineering & Power Supply Manager for LUS and has worked for the utility system for more than 17 years, will assume the role effective immediately. Stewart steps in to the interim position after previous Director Terry Huval retired on July 18.

Stewart joined LUS in 2001 and as a registered professional engineer, has served in a variety of roles within the municipal utilities system. In his role as Engineering & Power Supply Manager, he supervised the day-today engineering activities of civil engineering, utility marketing, substation engineering, network operations, environmental compliance related to power generation, and power supply.

Stewart gained considerable experience in administration of personnel, project management, budgeting, and customer relationships.

Robideaux expressed his confidence in Stewart saying, “Jeff has been an integral part of the team for quite some time and has been a behind-the-scenes hand in the successful operations of the system. He understands the complexity of running LUS and LUS Fiber and has proven himself in both his technical and administrative skills needed to lead the department.”

Accepting the interim position over the utility system and LUS Fiber, the

telecommunications division of LUS, Stewart commented “LUS employees take pride in serving our friends and neighbors. Delivering the most reliable services at the most affordable rates has been, and will continue to be, our main focus. We are dedicated to the work we do and the citizens of Lafayette.”

Stewart holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University. He and his wife, Raynee, have one daughter, Dylan.

A municipally-owned utility, LUS provides electric, water, wastewater and telecommunications services to more than 63,000 customers. LUS has long been at the forefront of innovation and change in the utilities industry. In 1998 Lafayette became one of the first cities in the nation to offer high-speed broadband technology to businesses and schools.

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(Lafayette, La) GMFS Mortgage’s Senior Loan Officer Aimia “Mimi” Doucet has been ranked #1 in Lafayette and #14 in Louisiana by Ask a Lender’s “Best Mortgage Lenders 2018”.

More than 2,500 mortgage brokers and loan officers from across the country met the eligibility requirements.

To be eligible for the 2018 ranking, individual lenders had to have closed a minimum of 100 home loans in 2017.

The rankings are produced and audited in collaboration with Scotsman Guide Media.

Mimi has more than 20 year of experience in the mortgage lending industry. She joined GMFS Mortgage in 2014 as the multi-state company opened its Lafayette branch. In 2015, she was instrumental in the opening of a Youngsville location. Since then, Mimi and her team have helped more than 697 people achieve the homeownership dream and have closed more than $122,660,000 in mortgages.

Mimi says her biggest accomplishment is her family. She is a devoted wife, loving mother of three, and grandmother of five. She is the 2018 President of Louisiana Mortgage Lenders Association and Acadiana Mortgage Lenders Association. She is also very involved in Acadian Home

Builders Association and Realtors Association of Acadiana. Mimi’s biggest and most personal goal it to be able to assist everyone in becoming a homeowner. She prides herself on taking this journey with you and making it as seamless as possible.

GMFS Mortgage is a 5-star residential mortgage lending company. It has branch locations in Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

GMFS Mortgage offers Conventional, Jumbo, and Government mortgage programs such as FHA loans, VA home loans for U.S. Veterans and USDA Rural Development loans.

For more information visit www.gmfsmortgage.com/aimia.doucet or call (337) 456.3580. NMLS #128546

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BBR CREATIVE ADDS TWO EXPERTS TO THEIR TEAM

BBR Creative has added two new

management systems, and digital

products that place user experience

employees: Alessandra Waguespack and

editing software.

first. Birdsong has more than a decade

Cory Birdsong.

Her primary responsibility

of programming experience, including

“We’re pleased to have such talented

is maintaining client websites,

website development for Heart Hospital

individuals join our team,” said Daniel

but she also manages aspects of

of Lafayette, Downtown Lafayette and

Kedinger, vice president of product

content development and external

2M-Tek.

development for BBR. “Each brings a

communications. She works closely with

Cory is also a graduate of UL

high level of skill and experience that

content producers, digital directors and

Lafayette with a Bachelor’s of Arts

strengthens our ability to deliver world-

front-end developers to serve timely,

degree in mass communication. In

class results for our clients.”

attractive and accessible content to

addition to being HubSpot Inbound

Alessandra Waguespack brings a

site users. She is certified in HubSpot

Certified, he has expert knowledge

rare combination of writing skills and

Email Marketing and HubSpot Inbound

of web fundamentals like HTML,

tech savvy to her position as content

Marketing and is trained in Google

CSS/Less/Sass and JavaScript with

manager. The Rayne native earned a

Analytics.

proficiency in supporting technologies

bachelor’s and master’s degree in English

Cory Birdsong is BBR’s lead front-

like Liquid markup, Bootstrap, SVG

from the University of Louisiana at

end developer and commander of all

images, WordPress, and Git.

Lafayette and has extensive experience

things code. He works closely with a

in writing and producing a variety of

multidisciplinary team to analyze client

content. Waguespack is also skilled in

web needs, troubleshoot potential issues

web design, digital accessibility, content

and develop innovative, functional

Lafayette General Health Appoints Nancy Broadhurst as Executive Director to Foundation, Cian Robinson Moves to New Role The Lafayette General Foundation

together with the Foundation board

of exponential growth, while working

board of directors has appointed

and staff, in collaboration with the

alongside amazing partners, donors and

Nancy Broadhurst as the Foundation’s

Health System board of directors, and

employees,” said Robinson. “In my new

new executive director. She will be

the executive team and medical staff,

role, I look forward to helping Lafayette

responsible for the strategic planning,

to continue building on the wonderful

General Health focus on the near- and

creation and implementation of

successes of the Foundation.”

far-term investments the health system

all healthcare philanthropy and

“We could not be more pleased

needs to make in innovation, research

development as well as the health

to have someone of Nancy’s caliber,

and real estate, enabling us to deliver

system’s scholarship funds and

experience and commitment to serve

high-quality, timely care to all of

employee giving program. Broadhurst

in this role. This is a very pivotal time

Acadiana.”

replaces Cian Robinson, who has led

for the Foundation as we continue to

“Both Nancy and Cian have unique

the Foundation since 2015. Robinson

move the organization forward and

talentas that have served our health

has accepted a position with Lafayette

begin planning for the future growth

system well. I am excited and optimistic

General Health as Executive Director

and development of the Foundation,”

about the growth we’ll experience under

of Innovation, Research and Real Estate

said Boyd Anderson, Chairman of the

their leadership, and I wish them both

Investments.

Board.

much success as they work to fulfill

“It is a tremendous privilege to lead

“The healthcare landscape is changing

our mission of restoring, maintaining

an organization that supports the vital

drastically across Louisiana and the

and improving health,” said Lafayette

role Lafayette General Health fulfills as a

country, and it has been an honor to

General Health President David L.

leader in healthcare in the region,” said

lead the Lafayette General Foundation

Callecod, FACHE.

Broadhurst. “I look forward to working

for the last three years during a time

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Facebook Wants Your Waitr Incorporated Bank Information?

Reports Recent to check their bank accounts through the social media giant’s Messenger App. While this may sound good in theory, let’s not forget that less than six months ago, Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg was testifying on Capitol Hill in front of some 40 Senators answering questions about how and why Facebook Photo Source: companyheadquarter.org allowed Cambridge Analytica to misuse data from 87 million

By Flint Zerangue users, as well as how Russia According to a recent report by linked political content was spread to America’s Digital Goddess™ Kim more than 145 million people during the Komando, Facebook has been conversing election cycle. with some of the nation’s largest banking So ask yourself, can Facebook be institutions such as Wells Fargo, JP trusted with even more of your personal Morgan Chase, Citigroup, and others. data?

Komando explains this is happening Having a hard time answering that as part of a plan by Facebook to receive question; think about this, Facebook’s detailed financial information on actual street address is “1 Hacker Way.” millions of Americans. Facebook claims Nuff said. Be careful America! to want the banking information in order to provide Facebook users the ability

VRMania Opens in Lafayette

Having opened in early July, VR Mania is providing gamers the opportunity to experience games in a whole new way.

VR, which stands for Virtual Reality, is a first person experience provided through a gaming headset.

Located at 1015 Kaliste Saloom, VR

Mania is the first and only place to find this level of virtual reality in Lafayette.

With over 20 VR games to choose from, the options are endless!

Sessions run from $5 for 10 minutes, $20 for 30 minutes, and $30 for an hour.

VR Mania is a hidden treasure for Lafayette gamers. The plethora of games appeals to people of all ages and level of video gaming experience.

For more information, go to www. vrmaniala.com or to make an appointment. This affordable experience is one you shouldn’t miss.

Business Highlights LAKE CHARLES, La.-( BUSINESS WIRE) Waitr Incorporated (“Waitr”) today reported recent business highlights for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018.

As previously reported, Waitr has entered into a $308 mil agreement for a business combination with Landcadia Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:LCA) (“Landcadia”), a special purpose acquisition company, which is expected to be completed later this year.

Second Quarter Highlights: • Gross food sales1 for the second quarter of 2018 increased 136% over the comparable quarter of 2017, which drove a year-over-year increase in revenue of 229% for the same period. Due to the strong second quarter results, Waitr is increasing its revenue outlook for full year 2018 to between $62 million and $67 million, up from its previous outlook of between $60 million and $65 million.

• Waitr is now in 34 markets, up from 15 markets in the second quarter of 2017 and 29 markets in the first quarter of 2018.

• Waitr now has 5,933 contracted restaurants, up 179% from the second quarter of 2017.

• Waitr now has 678,818 active diners, 2 up 179% from the second quarter of 2017.

“We are very pleased with the results in the second quarter,” said Chris Meaux, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Waitr. “These results exceeded our expectations, allowing us to increase our outlook for the year. Our partnership with Landry’s has also helped to accelerate our growth during the quarter. We currently have 57 of Landry’s restaurants on our platform and expect to add additional restaurants by the end of the year. We believe that our strong position in our current markets, proven expansion strategy, strong value proposition to customers and restaurants, differentiated proprietary technology platform and high growth business model built in a capital efficient manner has positioned us well for the long term.

“We are excited about the pending merger with Landcadia which we expect will provide us with the capital to accelerate our growth in our current markets, expand into new markets and take advantage of potential opportunistic acquisitions,” continued Meaux. “We are on track to complete the proposed transaction later this year.”

Frontier Airlines to Offer LowFare Flights From Lafayette Frontier Airlines recently announced they will begin offering non-stop flights between Lafayette Regional Airport and the cities of Orlando and Denver.

Known for their low-fare rates, Frontier Airlines will begin service in October of this year, with their lowest-

fare flights being on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Frontier’s announcement comes in the midst of a 120,000 squarefoot expansion project which is now underway at the Lafayette Regional Airport.

For details and ticket information visit www.flyfrontier.com.

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Teal Realty & Development Named Youngsville 2018 Business of the Year (Youngsville, La) Teal Realty & Development LLC, has been named the 2018 Business of the Year by the Youngsville Chamber of Commerce. As part of the 8th Annual awards banquet, the Chamber celebrates businesses who not only generate economic prosperity, but who also have a strong involvement and contribution to the community.

“We are extremely proud and honored to be the recipient of this year’s award,” said Adam Loftin, Vice President of Development for Teal. “We set the bar high for our employees and our company as a whole, and it’s this focus and drive that allows our small business to continue to make a big impact in our community.

“As a proud member of the Youngsville Chamber, our goal is to connect with neighboring businesses and work together to support the communities where we live, work and play.

We look forward to continuing our efforts to build a better, more profitable Acadiana.”

Backed by more than 30 years of experience, Teal Realty & Development

Accepting the award from Youngsville Chamber President Mandi Pooler is Adam Loftin, VP of Development, and Eric Rosen, President, Teal Realty & Development

is one of the leading real estate and development firms in the Acadiana region. The company has helped to establish a number of large-scale developments, constructed several popular commercial complexes and also regularly assists in various major turnaround projects and renovations— bringing more than 200 full-time, permanent jobs and more than 30 local, small businesses to the area.

MOXEY - THE NEW DIGITAL CURRENCY IN ACADIANA

Acadiana businesses have a new tool for growth with “MOXEY.” But what is it? MOXEY is a unique digital currency designed to help businesses of all sizes.

It’s electronic; there is no hard currency.

Moxey provides an app, a credit card network with swipe machines, and an online merchant processing account.

Funds move instantly, and you can access all of your account activity in the online dashboard.

MOXEY provides companies with an ever-expanding network of customers and resources. The MOXEY card, which looks like a traditional credit card allows members to purchase and sell goods and services throughout the MOXEY network.

“MOXEY’s goal is to help members thrive in business and life,” says Charlie Davis, President of MOXEY. “We perform well for businesses. Our members are joining a network of thousands of businesses that are not using the traditional money to buy, sell, or pay for everyday expenses. And we’ve seen that open up hidden potential for businesses.”

Last year, MOXEY processed 100,000 transactions totaling more than 20 million in volume. Lafayette and the Acadiana area is now a part of this network linking thousands of other businesses across LA, MS, AL, and TN. The local MOXEY community is managed by Rick Watkins founder of the Trust Acadiana Business Network.

Rick has been involved in the business networking industry since 2001 and has helped hundreds of local businesses become more profitable. Trust Acadiana, Inc. was formed in November 2009 after a meeting of 22 like-minded Acadiana

business owners and has since expanded its clientele to over 350 locally owned businesses.

MOXEY creates a competitive advantage for businesses that accept it as a form of payment.

Business owners wanting to learn more about MOXEY and Trust Acadiana should contact 337-356-3480 or visit www.TrustAcadiana.com.

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CITY BUZZ Lafayette

LA Dept of Wildlife & Fisheries Opens Regional Office In Lafayette

announced that starting in January, 20 percent of Lafayette Utilities System’s energy will come from Wind-Energy and that the city had entered a two-year contract to buy 50 megawatts of wind energy from an outside source. This addition will bring LUS’s total renewable sources, including Wind and Solar to 31 percent. Stewart also stated that customers’ rates will not increase with the change.

Broussard After months of debate and planning, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has closed their Opelousas and New Iberia offices, consolidating to one regional facility in Lafayette.

The new facility is located at 200 Dulles Drive in Lafayette in the former John Chance building.

Staff from both the New Iberia and Opelousas offices are now being housed at new location.

According to sources, renovating the Opelousas and New Iberia offices would have cost an estimated $12 million, while purchasing the newer and larger Lafayette facility came in around $6.7 million.

The Lafayette office includes Enforcement, Wildlife, Marine Fisheries and Inland Fisheries staff.

SLEMCO To Open New Service Center In Broussard

SLEMCO is set to open a new service center in Broussard. The new center is being opened to better facilitate their customers in South Lafayette and St. Martin Parishes and is expected to open by the end of the year.

SLEMCO POWER currently provides electrical services to more than 100,000 customers in Lafayette, St. Martin, St. Landry, Acadia, and Vermilion parish.

Scott LUS to Up Fenetre Rd. Renewable Bridge to Remain Energy Source with Wind Power Closed till January

During an August meeting of the Lafayette Public Utilities Authority, interim LUS Director Jeff Stewart

According to Pat Logan, the Comprehensive Plan Facilitator for the City of Scott, repairs to the Fenetre Road Bridge is nearing completion.

However, due to LCG’s major improvement project to the Coulee Ile Des Cannes the bridge is expected

to remain closed until January 2019.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.

Abbeville

New Open Container Allowances For Bar Patrons On August 7, the Abbeville City Council unanimously passed a revision to their open container law. The new law will now allow bar-goers the ability to take their drinks outside of the bar as long as they remain on the sidewalk near the building. The revision comes after a recent ban on smoking in bars which goes into effect on September 1st.

New Iberia

$20,000 Raise to Renovate City Tennis Courts

Back Row, L-R: Pat Thibodeaux, Parks and Recreation Department; Sid DeRouen, Iberia Parish Foundation board of director; John Robichaux, Parks and Recreation Department assistant superintendent; Angela Cestia, fundraising coordinator; Beverly Shea, Iberia Parish Foundation board of director Front Row, L-R: Krystal Boyance, City of New Iberia program coordinator; Jessica Ditch, fundraising coordinator; Mayor Freddie Decourt; Heather Dominique, Parks and Recreation Department superintendent

Angela Cestia and Jessica Ditch, from the New Iberia Parks and Recreation Fund, raised more than $20,000 through South Louisiana Giving Day to renovate the tennis courts at New Iberia City Park, and in early August presented the check to New Iberia Mayor, Freddie Decourt.

According to Decourt, the renovations will take six to eight weeks to complete.

The mission of the New Iberia Parks and Recreation Fund, a fund of Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA), is to revitalize the parks in New Iberia and improve the quality of life for the citizens of our community. The fund is registered and managed under the Iberia On Tap organization.

Dr. Emma Wakefield-Paillet Honored With Historic Marker The newly-founded Iberia African American Historical Society (IAAHS) received approval from the Louisiana Office of Tourism under the Office of Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser for the erection of a state historic marker honoring Dr. Emma Wakefield-Paillet, the first Black woman to receive a medical degree and to establish a medical practice in Louisiana.

The marker will be installed in the heart of the historic district (Bouligny Plaza, Main Street). Plans are to hold the marker installation ceremony in the Fall of 2018 to coincide roughly with the sesquicentennial (150 years) celebration of the founding of Iberia Parish (Oct. 30, 1868) and the sesquicentennial anniversary of Dr. Wakefield-Paillet’s birth (Nov. 21, 1868).

Ville Platte

Ville Platte Man Cited for Shooting Whooping Crane

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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited a Ville Platte man on July 26 for allegedly shooting an endangered whooping crane in Evangeline Parish.

Agents cited Gilvin P. Aucoin, 52, for violating the Endangered Species Act after he admitted to shooting a whooping crane.

Agents were notified about a shot whooping crane that was found near a crawfish pond in the northeast corner of Evangeline Parish. Agents responded to the area and questioned Aucoin, who was working on the land at the time the crane was shot.

During questioning he admitted to shooting the crane with a .22 caliber rifle on July 25 while working on the property.

Agents seized the .22 caliber rifle.

Violating the Endangered Species Act brings up to a $50,000 fine and a year in jail.

LDWF has released 125 whooping cranes since 2011 and are currently tracking 65 whooping cranes. The female crane in this case was released in 2011.

PARISH NEWS

Kaplan

Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital Expanding

was added. The project is scheduled for competition in December of 2019.

AKMH signed a long-term lease and management agreement with Lafayette General Health in 2015. The property still belongs to the Vermilion Parish Hospital Service District #1. Tax money from the district continues to be used to benefit AKMH only and is not absorbed by the health system.

Acadiana Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital (AKMH) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, August 2nd to celebrate the start of a $4.7 million expansion and renovation project.

While the hospital has undergone extensive renovations since opening its doors in 1960, this is the first time the hospital has expanded it foot-print since 1984 when the emergency department

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Louisiana Music Legend G. G. Shinn Dies at 78 On Tuesday, August 7, swamp pop legend and soul singer G.G. Shinn passed away. According to a Facebook post by his wife, Sandra Shinn, “G.G. is singing with the angels...”

Shinn spent the last 50 years singing,

playing his trumpet, and performing with many bands; TSC Trucking Company, Chase, Roller Coasters, The Hot Damn Band, and the Fabulous Boogie Kings. Shinn was the lead vocalist for the Boogie Kings and was the featured trumpeter. Shinn and the band Chase were nominated for a Grammy in 1972 for their album “Ennea.”

Shinn, who was originally from Franklin battled declining health for sometime before taking his final bow.

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ECONOMIC PULSE

U.S. SECOND QUARTER 2018 GDP AT 4.1 PERCENT The U.S. Department Of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Second Quarter 2018 (Advance Estimate), and comprehensive update real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 4.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018, a 2 percent increase over the First Quarter GDG which was 2.1 percent.

The GDP grew at a solid 4.1 percent pace in the second quarter, its best pace since 2014, boosting hopes that the economy is ready to break out of its decade-long inertia.

In addition to the rise in consumer and business spending, increases in exports and government spending also helped. Personal consumption

expenditures rose 4 percent while business investment grew 7.3 percent and federal government outlays increased by 3.5 percent.

The BEA produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence decisions of government officials, business people,

and individuals. These statistics provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy.

The Bureau emphasized that the second-quarter advance estimate released on July 27, 2018 are based on source data that is subject to further revision by the source agency. The “second” estimate for the second quarter, based on more complete data will be released on August 29, 2018.

The increase in real GDP in the second quarter reflected positive contributions from personal consumption expenditures (PCE), exports, nonresidential fixed investment, federal government spending, and state and local government spending that were partly offset by negative contributions from private inventory investment and residential fixed investment.

Imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, increased.

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the value of the goods and services produced by the nation’s economy less the value of the goods and services used up in production. GDP is also equal to the sum of personal consumption expenditures, gross private domestic investment, net exports of goods and services, and government consumption expenditures and gross investment.

Gross Domestic Product by state: First quarter 2018 Washington had the fastest growth in the first quarter real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 48 states and the District of Columbia in the first quarter of 2018, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

The percent change in real GDP in the first quarter ranged from 3.6 percent in Washington to -0.6 percent in North Dakota. Louisiana’s first quarter GDP was 2.3 percent.

Source: U. S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

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STATE NEWS

SHINTECH LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES $1.49 BILLION INVESTMENT IN LA PRODUCTION FACILITY

(Business Wire)--Gov. John Bel Edwards and Shintech Louisiana, LLC executives announced the company will invest $1.49 billion to develop a new chlor alkali and vinyl chloride monomer production facility, and expand existing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) manufacturing facilities in Plaquemine.

Construction of the expansion is expected to generate 2,000-3,000 jobs and create 120 new direct jobs once completed. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in approximately 100 new indirect jobs, for a total of 220 new jobs for Iberville Parish and the Capital Region. Shintech has operated in the

Confederate Time Capsule Found In New Orleans

Photo Source: Monumental Task Committee (New Orleans)

A time capsule has been uncovered as the result of the removal of a pedestal beneath the bronze statue of Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard that once stood near the entrance to City Park in New Orleans.

The Beauregard statue was removed in May and the pedestal demolished in late July, revealing a small 105-yearold copper box that had been placed beneath the monument in 1913, nearly 50 years after the rebel government had been defeated.

The contents of the Confederate time capsule were carefully examined at the Louisiana State Museum storage facility

in the French Quarter on Friday, August 3rd, 2018.

The copper box was filled with tokens of the Confederate period including an antique newspaper, flags, paper currency, and war medals.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser was on hand for the unveiling stating, “It’s pretty exciting that they had the vision to preserve these things in a capsule for us to be able to look back on history ... If the money was in good shape, it could exceed hundreds of thousands of dollars in value as well as the flags, if they were able to be restored.”

area since 1999 and currently has 420 local employees at its facilities in West Baton Rouge and Iberville Parishes, where company operations also support more than 500 contractor jobs.

Shintech Inc. is the largest producer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in the United States. PVC is a general-use resin that is finding wide application in goods used in daily life and in all kinds of industrial materials. Shintech PVC resin covers a full range of molecular weights.

PVC is a versatile and durable product used in a variety of applications in the building and construction, health care, electronics, automobile and other sectors. Caustic soda is widely used in industries and utilities. As global market for the products continue to grow, Shintech is expanding facilities to keep pace with demand. The expansion will include development of an integrated PVC manufacturing facility that is expected to be completed in late 2020 and operational in early 2021.

Yasuhiko Saitoh, President of Shintech Inc. added, “We are pleased to proceed with this project and are going to carry out the construction at full throttle.

This investment builds on our local and global sales capabilities and aligns

with our long-range plan to leverage our economy of scale in the U.S. for production of PVC and caustic soda.

We are extremely grateful to Louisiana state and parish officials and our neighbors whose strong support and understanding has enabled Shintech’s continued growth and success in Louisiana.”

Shintech Louisiana’s operations in Iberville and West Baton Rouge Parishes, consist of integrated manufacturing facilities that produce caustic soda and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) as well as PVC resin. Shintech values its strong working relationship with the West Baton Rouge Parish and Iberville communities. The focus on community is embodied in the company’s motto: “Live Locally, Hire Locally, Buy Locally.” Shintech Louisiana is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shintech, Inc., a leading U.S. producer of PVC resins with headquarters in Houston and a manufacturing facility in Freeport, Texas. Shintech, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., the world’s largest producer of PVC, with plants in the U.S., Asia and Europe. www.shintechinc.com

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LSU Secures $10 Million Defense Award For Small Business Cybersecurity

LSU’s Stephenson Technologies Corp., Supported by LED, Earns Applied Research Funding to Strengthen Resiliency of Louisiana’s Manufacturing Sector (LED – Louisiana Economic Development) Stephenson Technologies Corp., LSU’s applied research center, has secured a $10 million federal contract to strengthen the cybersecurity of small businesses that work with manufacturers in Louisiana. The award comes from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Air Force Research Laboratory.

Through the project, the LSU research center will establish best practices in protecting small businesses from cybercrime, particularly firms that supply, support and interact with major manufacturing operations in Louisiana.

LSU’s Stephenson Technologies Corp. will create a Small Business Cybersecurity Operations Center that also will develop next-generation talent in cybersecurity. Goals include equipping small businesses with advanced cybersecurity tools normally accessible only to large industries.

Gov. Edwards issued an executive order in 2017 establishing a Louisiana Cybersecurity Commission to advance the State’s cyber ecosystem and position Louisiana as a national leader and preferred location for cyber business, education, and research. He currently serves as co-chair of the Resource Center for State Cybersecurity for the National Governors Association.

“LSU’s Stephenson Technologies Corporation demonstrates what we can achieve when we capitalize on our expertise and apply our research capabilities to real-world challenges that impact us every day,” Gov. Edwards said. “Whether we’re talking about the energy, chemical or maritime sectors, Louisiana plays a critical role in the nation’s economy. What we do here has impact, and that’s why leading the country in cybersecurity is a priority.

Through this major defense contract, our small businesses now have an ally in that fight, and we can provide real solutions to develop the cyber workforce of tomorrow.”

In 2016, LSU established Stephenson Technologies Corp., or STC, as a contractual entity to secure federal awards in defense, homeland security, intelligence and related research. STC emerged from LSU’s Transformational Technologies & Cyber Research Center, or TTCRC, with Louisiana Economic Development and LSU offering additional performance-based funds on a matching basis. Through 2020, LED will match $1 for each $10 in research funding attracted by the LSU applied research centers, while LSU will match $0.50 for each $10 in research funding.

The matches continue until STC and TTCRC reach $30 million in selfsustaining applied research capital.

LSU President F. King Alexander said, “As the state’s flagship university, LSU’s core mission is developing future leaders as well as scientific and technological solutions that will both create and ensure the economy of the future. STC’s award underscores the importance of LSU’s approach and capabilities, and strengthens the university’s growing national reputation as a trusted source of cybersecurity expertise, and an innovative leader in solutions for business and government.”

Jeff Moulton, president and CEO of LSU’s Stephenson Technologies Corp., said the Small Business Cybersecurity Operations Center will change the paradigm that cybersecurity is chiefly the province of large operations.

“Despite small businesses being the core of the economy, they don’t have the expertise and don’t get the same attention from a cybersecurity perspective as large infrastructure,” said Moulton, who also directs LSU’s Transformational Technologies & Cyber Research Center. The new LSU operations center funded by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, he said, will offer small businesses “tools they can trust, understand and use to protect themselves and their livelihoods.”

Additionally, Moulton said the Small

Business Cybersecurity Operations Center will provide students “the best classroom we can imagine: They’ll have the opportunity to take on challenges that have real impact to their community.”

For the cybersecurity project, the Stephenson Technologies Corp. will work with Huntsville, Alabama-based Radiance Technologies, a $120 million U.S. Department of Defense contractor that recently opened an office at the Louisiana Emerging Technology Center on LSU’s Baton Rouge campus. Heath Berry, assistant vice president for the company’s Cyber Solutions Group, will lead the effort for Radiance.

“This effort is a key part of the Cyber Solutions Group’s strategic vision for

providing protection to the nation’s key critical infrastructure assets,” Berry said. “Radiance is excited to continue growing our presence in Louisiana, continue the partnership with LSU and STC, and continue providing cyber technologies to the Air Force Research Laboratory.”

Radiance recently won the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Agile Cyber Technology 2, or ACT 2, contract. ACT 2 is a five-year, potential $950 million mission to research, develop and integrate cyber solutions to address emerging requirements for the Air Force and its mission partners.

Gasoline Demand Nearing All-Time High Causes Higher Prices At The Pump

(LA Radio Network) A government report says gasoline demand is nearing an all-time high and that’s causing prices to rise at the pump.

The current statewide average for a gallon of regular fuel is $2.61, the most expensive August price since 2014.

AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says the price of crude oil is also playing a hand in the price increase.

“It doesn’t help matters that we are looking at the price of crude oil at about 68 dollars a barrel, but added to that is just record high demand for gasoline for this time of the year.”

Redman says the refineries are working near full capacity right now. He adds being in the height of hurricane season is a big concern.

“If we have any major disruption in the refining process or the distribution process it will not bode well for the consumer.”

Redman says the increase in demand for fuel usually coincides with an uptick in the economy.

“This is not only commercial driven but people are driving in record numbers for the holidays, for the summer, this doesn’t seem to be slowing down at all. It’s usually a reflection of a growing economy.”

The statewide average for a gallon of gasoline was $2.16 a year ago.

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NEW INTERSTATE PROPOSED THROUGH CENTRAL LOUISIANA

By Flint Zerangue

A non-profit organization created by student Frank Lumpkin IV of Columbus, Georgia is making national news with its proposal to build a new interstate that would connect with I-10 in West Texas and run east through Texas and the centers of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, where it would connect with I-20 in Agusta, Georgia.

The proposed “I-14” interstate would pass through cities such as Bryan/ College Station and Jasper Texas, Leesville and Alexandria Louisiana, Natchez and Laurel Mississippi, Selma and Montgomery Alabama, and Columbus and Macon Georgia.

The project first started to gain public support when in 2005 Congress commissions a study to be completed on the I-14 concept. Since then, interest in the proposed interstate has received

Dixie Brewery Returning to New Orleans After 13 Years

local, state, and federal attention.

Although funding for the project is but one of the many hurdles that need to be obtained before I-14 could become a reality, a three-state caucus was formed in 2018 by State Representatives from Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi to further study and research the project.

Noted benefits of the proposed project would include much-needed interstate connectivity from West Texas to East Georgia in addition to enhancing economic growth, improving distribution for goods and services, improving emergency routes when evacuating natural disasters, and strategic mobility of U.S. armed forces.

To learn more about the effort to establish I-14 visit www.My14.org or www.youthinfrastructurecoalition.com.

The Dixie Brewing Company, LLC. has announced today (8/9/18) the company’s restoration of brewing operations to the city of New Orleans as part of a multimillion-dollar project on the Industrial Canal in New Orleans East.

Dixie Beer, which was established in New Orleans in 1907, had developed into one of the Gulf South’s iconic craft beer brands, but has been brewed out of state since Hurricane Katrina. Intending to return the beer to its former glory, the late Tom Benson and his wife Gayle, purchased Dixie Brewing Company in 2017. Since the purchase of the brand, their vision was to return the Dixie Beer’s production to New Orleans.

“We are thrilled to be announcing this development here in New Orleans East, as we renovate a building no longer in commerce and turn it into a center of vibrant economic development,” said

Gayle Benson. “This is the realization that Tom had, and his goal was to bring business to New Orleans and to be able to bring such an iconic brand such as Dixie Beer back where it belongs makes it that much more exciting.”

With today’s announcement, Dixie Brewing Company will renovate and equip an 80,000 square-foot section of the former MacFrugal’s building on the Industrial Canal. The brands include Dixie, Dixie Light, and Dixie Blackened Voodoo Lager. With brewing operations returning to New Orleans, Dixie Brewing will create jobs for the region in bringing the unused New Orleans East facility back to commerce. As well as creating the manufacturing center for Dixie Beer products, development plans of the project will aim to make the site a consumer destination as well, through the establishment of a brewpub, tours and other recreational amenities.

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since 1819 that a state

fiscal year, arrested more than 127,000

cannot actively undermine

illegal aliens with criminal charges

the execution of federal law

or convictions and seized almost 1

or discriminate against the

million pounds of narcotics – including

federal government.

thousands of pounds of the deadly

drugs fueling our opioid crisis.

These two factors

played critical roles in

In their pursuit of open borders – the

establishing the chaos

Left wants to eliminate a government

that President Trump and

agency that goes after those who

Attorney General Sessions

have participated in war crimes,

inherited. In keeping

genocide, torture, or violations of

with campaign promises

religious freedoms. In fact: it was ICE’s

to enforce our Nation’s

Homeland Security Investigations

immigration laws, the Trump

section that led the investigation and

Administration directed the

ultimate conviction of Chucky Taylor,

United States Attorneys along

son of former Liberian President

our border to adopt a zero-

Charles Taylor, who used torture and

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By: Attorney General Jeff Landry

tolerance policy for all criminal offenses

committed numerous war crimes to

Over recent months, Congressional

referred for illegal entry and reentry.

keep his father in power. This ICE

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Democrats have played politics with

While the media may proclaim this as

special unit has done tremendous work

a humanitarian and national security

controversial, federal law is clear: illegal

in removing some of the world’s most

crisis. Instead of seeking constructive

aliens caught are to be “expeditiously

notorious human rights violators and

dialogue to solve the problems at our

removed” from our country. Enforcing

apprehending thousands of the world’s

southern border, the Left have used the

immigration law may not be politically

most dangerous gang members.

situation to attack President Trump.

prudent, but it is the right thing to do.

Additionally, ICE’s Child Exploitation

This failure to work with Republicans

Not only does it reduce the strain on

Investigations Unit has targeted and

has escalated recently into complete

our limited Border Patrol resources,

detained thousands of predators

disregard for the rule of law and those

but it also discourages potential border

who produce and distribute child

who protect and serve.

crossers.

pornography and engage in child

In order to address the problem, we

Despite the Left’s hysteria, President

sex trafficking. What’s more: ICE’s

must understand how it arose. The

Trump has actually done what he legally

Bulk Cash Smuggling Center has

Obama catch-and-release policy, which

can to avoid the separation of illegal

halted smuggling activities around

allowed criminals to be freed from

alien families. While he clearly wants

the world and its Foreign Corruption

detention while they are involved in

to do more for them – his hands have

Investigations division has gone after

removal proceedings, gave notice to all

been tied by Congressional inaction,

foreign officials who seek to use the

potential illegal aliens that kids would

the provisions of the Trafficking Victims

American financial system to steal from

provide get-out-of-jail-free cards. After

Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008,

their government coffers.

being released from custody - the large

and the Flores settlement agreement.

Both the President’s efforts to

majority disappear throughout our

But instead of supporting the DOJ’s

secure our borders and ICE’s work to

county and never return to court, unless

efforts to amend the Flores settlement

apprehend criminals are critical to our

they are arrested again for committing

agreement or introducing bills to

Nation’s public safety. So the next time

another crime.

address the problem, Congressional

you hear a Congressional Democrat

Making matters worse were the

Democrats have called for the

trash the President’s immigration policy

numerous state and local jurisdictions

abolishment of Immigration and

or call for the end of ICE, dismiss it for

that, in contravention of federal law,

Customs Enforcement (ICE). You read

what it is: irresponsible politics.

provided sanctuary to criminal illegals

that correctly: the Left wants to do away

despite the fact that it has been settled

with an agency that, in just the 2017

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EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 3

- SOULED OUT LIVE; ROCK ‘N’ BOWL DE LAFAYETTE - 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM. TICKETS ARE ON SALE AT WWW.THEROCKNBOWL.COM NOW!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

- 6TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BLUES MUSIC DAY CELEBRATION; ROCK ‘N’ BOWL - 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM. THIS CHILD FRIENDLY EVENT HAS PERFORMANCES FROM UL RAGIN’ BLUES BAND, MARTY CHRISTIAN, AND JULIAN PRIMEAUX AND ROLL THE BONES. PROCEEDS TO GO BENEFIT GENERAL BLUES CAMP.

BE FOUND AT WWW.REFINERYMISSION.ORG. - MAGIC CRAWFISH OFFICIAL ALBUM RELEASE & BACK TO SCHOOL BASH; BLUE MOON SALOON - 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR. COME CELEBRATE THE LAFAYETTE NATIVE BAND’S ALBUM RELEASE PARTY WITH SPECIAL GUEST BISCUITHOUND!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

- 2018 GAMES OF ACADIANA HOSTED BY MILES PERRET CANCER SERVICES; CAJUNDOME & CONVENTION CENTER. DOORS OPEN AT 10:00 AM TILL 4:00 PM. BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUALS FROM ACROSS ACADIANA COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND HELP LOCAL FAMILIES FIGHT, SURVIVE, AND LIVE WITH CANCER. - STRIKE FOR SIGHT! USHER SYNDROME BENEFIT HOSTED BY USH ONE SEE, INC.; ROCK ‘N’ BOWL - 6:30 - 9:00 PM. TICKETS ARE $75 AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT WWW.EVENTBRITE.COM. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT RESEARCH FOR A CURE FROM THE VISION LOSS ASPECT OF USHER SYNDROME. - LAFAYETTE’S ABSOLUT BEST MARTINIS 2018 AN EVENT BENEFITING HEALING HOUSE; DOUBLETREE BY HILTON LAFAYETTE - 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM. TICKETS ARE ON SALE AT HEALING-HOUSE.ORG AND ARE LIMITED. $125 A PERSON. A SILENT AUCTION, LIVE MUSIC, AND OF COURSE, MARTINIS!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

- THE DELCAMBRE SHRIMP FESTIVAL - DELCAMBRE SHRIMP FESTIVAL GROUNDS, 611 S. RICHARD ST DELCAMBRE, LA - THE DELCAMBRE SHRIMP FESTIVAL HONORS THE SHRIMPING INDUSTRY WITH EVENTS INCLUDING A SHRIMP COOK-OFF, QUEENS, PAGEANTS, FAIS-DO-DOS, CARNIVAL RIDES, BOAT PARADE, FOOD COURT AND MUCH MORE. WWW.SHRIMPFESTIVAL.NET

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5

- ONE TRICK PONY; ROCK ‘N’ BOWL - 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM. $10 DOOR COVER FOR THIS 70S, 80S, 90S, AND TODAY COVER BAND!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7

- TINI TUESDAY. $2 MARTINIS AT BON TEMPS GRILL WITH THE PURCHASE OF AN ENTREE. THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTED RESTAURANT IN PARTICIPATION WITH THIS YEAR’S LAFAYETTE’S ABSOLUT BEST MARTINI. BE SURE TO PRINT THE TINI TUESDAY COUPON AT HEALING-HOUSE.ORG.

- PURE BARRE LAFAYETTE 3RD ANNIVERSARY PARTY; ROCK ‘N’ BOWL - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. TICKETS ARE $20 FOR UNLIMITED FOOD AND DRINKS, SHOES AND BOWLING, AND LIVE MUSIC! PURCHASE TICKETS AT EVENTBRITE.COM. - PERFORMANCE BY JAMIE BERGERON; THE GROUSE ROOM - 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM. TICKETS WILL BE $10 AT THE DOOR.

- ACADIAN CULTURE DAY; VERMILIONVILLE - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - THIS FREE EVENT ALLOWS GUESTS TO EXPLORE HOW THE ACADIAN COMMUNITY MAINTAINS ITS HERITAGE THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. LIVE MUSIC FROM THE BABINEAUX SISTERS AND JASON BERGERON. THERE WILL BE A FRENCH TABLE, BOAT TOURS, CANOEING, CAJUN JAM SESSIONS AND MORE!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14

- TINI TUESDAY. $2 MARTINIS AT ZEA ROTISSERIE & BAR WITH THE PURCHASE OF AN ENTREE. THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTED RESTAURANT IN PARTICIPATION WITH THIS YEAR’S LAFAYETTE’S ABSOLUT BEST MARTINI. BE SURE TO PRINT THE TINI TUESDAY COUPON AT HEALING-HOUSE.ORG.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

- GAME NIGHT FUNDRAISER FOR THE REFINERY MISSION; WAREHOUSE 535 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. GRAB A FRIEND AND COME PLAY YOUR FAVORITE BOARD GAME, CARD GAME AND OTHER GAMES FROM THE PAST TO HELP RAISE MONEY TO SHELTER THE HOMELESS AND PROVIDE THEM BETTER HOUSING THANKS TO THE REFINERY MISSION! TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION CAN

AUGUST 15 THROUGH AUGUST 19

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22

- 1 MILE SNEAUX CONE SERIES: AUGUST HOSTED BY THE CAJUN ROAD RUNNERS CLUB; UL LAFAYETTE TACK & FIELD - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. RUNNERS WILL RUN IS WAVES AND TIMED FOR BRAGGING RIGHTS AND FREE SNO CONES! - DISNEY KARAOKE; THE GREENROOM - 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM. THIS 21+ EVENT ENCOURAGES KARAOKE GOERS TO DRESS IN THEIR FAVORITE DISNEY ATTIRE AND COME READY TO SING THEIR FAVORITE DISNEY CLASSICS!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23

- THE PINK FLOYD LASER SPECTACULAR; THE HEYMANN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - 8:00 PM. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM OR THE HEYMAN CENTER TICKET BOX.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24

- MARTHA KELLY, FROM FX’S BASKETS, CONAN AND COMEDY CENTRAL; THE WURST BIERGARTEN. STARTS AT 8:00 PM. AVERY MOORE AND PAT DEAN WILL

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ALSO BE FEATURED. - MICHOT MELODY MAKERS AND THE RAYO BROTHERS; THE BLUE MOON SALOON - 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM. COVER AT THE DOOR!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29

- TRIVIA AT DAT DOG - 7:30 PM. GRAB A TEAM AND WIN SOME GREEN! HALF OFF WELL DRINKS AND $5 HOTDOGS THROUGH TRIVIA.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

- INAUGURAL FRESH FILMS OUTDOOR MOVIE & FOOD DRIVE; 332 GAUTHIER RD. NEAR HEYMANN PARK - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. TICKETS TO SEE THE FILM, TBA, ARE $3. CANNED GOODS AND NON-PERISHABLE DONATIONS WILL BE COLLECTED TO HELP FOODNET FOOD BANK AND FEED LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED.

AUGUST 31, 2018 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

- LOUISIANA SHRIMP AND PETROLEUM FESTIVAL; DOWNTOWN MORGAN CITY, 715 SECOND ST. MORGAN CITY, LA - A HOMETOWN FESTIVAL CELEBRATING THE SEAFOOD AND PETROLEUM INDUSTRIES WHICH ARE THE BACKBONE OF THE AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. WWW. SHRIMPANDPETROLEUM.ORG

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

- LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUN FOOTBALL VS GRAMBLING STATE; CAJUN FIELD KICK OFF IS AT 6:00 PM BUT TAILGATING GOES ALL DAY! BE SURE TO GO OUT AND GEAUX CAJUNS!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

- WEEKLY TRIVIA AT DAT DOG - 7:30 PM. GRAB A TEAM AND WIN SOME GREEN! HALF OFF WELL DRINKS AND $5 HOTDOGS THROUGH TRIVIA.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

- PERFORMANCE BY ERIC LINDELL; THE GROUSE ROOM - 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

- WWE SMACKDOWN LIVE; THE CAJUNDOME - DOORS OPEN AT 5:15 PM. TICKETS ARE ON SALE AT TICKETMASTER.COM, GRAB THEM QUICK! THEY’RE GOING FAST. - GRIZZLY BEAR; ACADIANA CENTER FOR THE ARTS - 7:30 PM. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE ACA OR AT ACADIANACENERFORTHEARTS.ORG. STANDING ROOM ONLY!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

- WEEKLY TRIVIA AT DAT DOG - 7:30 PM. GRAB A TEAM AND WIN SOME GREEN! HALF OFF WELL DRINKS AND $5 HOTDOGS THROUGH TRIVIA.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

- FIREFIGHTER CANCER SUPPORT NETWORK BENEFIT FEATURING JAMIE BERGERON; THE GROUSE ROOM - 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM. TICKETS ARE $10 AT THE DOOR AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FCSN TO HELP AND HONOR OUR FIREFIGHTERS.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

- BATTLE OF THE SALONS 2018; LE PAVILLION ON KALISTE SALOOM ACADIANA’S LARGEST HAIR COMPETITION BENEFITING HEALING 4 HEROES. THIS YEAR’S THEME IS ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME! TICKETS ARE ON SALE AT EVENTBRITE.COM!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

- LOUISIANA BRIDE EXPO; THE CAJUNDOME & CONVENTION CENTER - 12:00 PM. TICKETS ARE ON SALE AT TICKETMASTER.COM. CHILDREN MUST BE OVER 12 YEARS OLD TO ENTER. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 - AMOS LEE “MY NEW MOON TOUR;” THE HEYMANN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - 7:30 PM - TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

- 2018 ACADIANA WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S. STARTING AT THE BLACKHAM COLISEUM AT 8:00 AM, GO TO ACT.ALZ.ORG TO START A TEAM, SIGN UP, OR LEARN MORE! - CAJUN ROAD RUNNERS BIG PETE’S 8K; 3903 JOHNSTON STREET IS THE STARTING POINT - 6:45 AM PACKET PICKUP, THE RACE KICKS OFF AT 8:00 AM. REGISTER AT WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM.

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