A small aircraft crashed shortly after departure in Lafayette, LA, resulting in one confirmed fatality. The aircraft took off at 11:35 a.m., and emergency services received a distress call at 11:37 a.m., prompting the Lafayette Fire Department to respond promptly to the scene at Oakbourne Country Club.
Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Fire Department is investigating an aircraft crash that occurred at approximately 11:37 am near Oakbourne Country Club and the 3700 Block of E Simcoe Street. The preliminary investigation indicates that a small, private aircraft crashed upon takeoff. One confirmed occupant inside the aircraft was pronounced deceased at the scene.
MADISONVILLE, La. – Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced a resolution to designate the week of Sept. 11 through Sept. 17 as Patriot Week.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), and Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.), Clay Higgins (R-La.), Julia Letlow (R-La.), Garret Graves (R-La.), and Troy Carter (D-La.) in urging President Joe Biden to swiftly review and approve Louisiana’s emergency declaration request ahead of Hurricane Francine's landfall.
The bridge on W. Congress Street, west of Rue De Belier, will be open before the close of business on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The work completed involved 24 timber pile splices and new abutments, wingwalls, approach slabs, and subsurface drainage.
Lafayette, LA – Given the imminent threat of Tropical Storm Francine, Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet has officially declared a state of emergency for Lafayette Parish this September 9, 2024, at 10:45 a.m.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) released a statement today on the passing of Sybil Morial, the first African-American First Lady of New Orleans and a prominent civil rights advocate.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.