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Friday, September 13th, 2024
 
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Manuel Companies, others mourn death of Greg Manuel

BY ADAM DAIGLE | Staff writer​ ​ ​

Good morning to all of you, Acadiana Business newsletter readers. We've got headlines for you this morning.   

Manuel Companies co-owner Greg Manuel was a “remarkable leader and cherished member of our community,” company officials said late Thursday.

Manuel, 73, died Thursday afternoon in a plane crash at Oakbourne Country Club near the Lafayette Regional Airport. He was 73.

In a statement from the company posted to social media, company officials praised his contributions both to the company and the Lafayette community. The family has requested privacy and noted memorial arrangements will be announced later. 

You can read the story here.

Have a great weekend and thanks for reading. 

 
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Neighbors watch in shock as plane crashes, bursts into flames on Lafayette golf course

A Lafayette homebuilder is dead after a plane he was flying crashed onto the golf course of the Oakbourne Country Club, bursting into flames Thursday morning as neighbors and onlookers gazed over the fairways in shock. Read more

50th anniversary Festivals Acadiens et Créoles poster reveal at Lafayette art walk Saturday

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is just around the corner, and this Saturday the official 2024 festival pin and poster will be revealed at the Acadiana Center for the Arts Second Saturday Art Walk in downtown Lafayette.  Read more

2 Lafayette apartment complexes permitted for a combined $37M. See what else is under construction.

Building permits for the city of Lafayette Aug. 28 to Sept. 3: Read more

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