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Acadiana News Updates

After D.R. Horton suit, Youngsville tackles building codes; state expected to adopt changes

BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer

Youngsville adopted stricter residential building codes last week in response to a homeowner lawsuit against D.R. Horton that alleges the company knowingly constructed houses that couldn't withstand Louisiana's humidity. Read more

Texas State completes sweep of Ragin' Cajuns to drop UL to fourth place in Sun Belt

Staff Writer

After two days of "almost" for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns in their anticipated road series against first-place Texas State — ranked No. 12 nationally by Collegiate Baseball — the Bobcats delivered the finishing blow in the series finale Sunday by holding off UL's late rally for an 11-9 win in San Marcos, Texas. Read more

UL leads $14 million research partnership to produce more resilient oysters

Staff report

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is steering a $14 million, three-year research initiative to develop oyster broodstock capable of survival in low-salinity environments, according to a statement from the university. Read more

 
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One dead, one injured after two-vehicle crash involving tractor in Vermilion Parish

By DAVIDE MAMONE | Staff Writer

A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor killed one man and injured another Saturday afternoon in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana State Police said in a news release. Read more

Senate leaders endorse $300 million for new bridge in Baton Rouge; 'Well on its way'

BY WILL SENTELL and MARK BALLARD | Staff writers

Resolving one of the key issues of the legislative session, state Senate leaders Sunday endorsed spending $300 million for a new bridge across the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge and the House is expected to go along with the plan. Read more

Three juveniles who fled Louisiana detention center with help from guard apprehended in Houston

By CATHERINE ZEILMAN | Staff Writer

Three juveniles who fled a Louisiana detention center with help from a security guard were apprehended in Houston, Texas, Red River Parish Sheriff's Office officials said Sunday. Read more

 
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