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The Advocate
Tuesday, April 11th, 2023
 
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Owner behind proposed gas station at Four Corners area sues LCG to overturn decision

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor​ ​ ​

Good morning, Acadiana business news readers. Let's skip small talk and get down to business. 

The case of whether or not to put a convenience store/gas station in the Four Corners area of Lafayette is now headed to court. You may recall how the planning commission voted 3-1 to deny the plat approval for the project after significant opposition from nearby residents. The city council then voted down an appeal of the decision.

Now the developer has filed suit.

Here's the rub: How much say do residents have in deciding what gets built in their neighborhood?

The developer claims in his suit that the property's current zoning allows for what he wants to build. But residents are strongly opposed and cited a number of reasons, claiming that a gas station would be counter to ongoing efforts to revitalize their area of Lafayette that was neglected for decades. 

The case has been assigned to Judge Marilyn Castle. 

You can read the full story here. 

Have a great day.

 
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'Everybody's child was your child': Remembering life along Evangeline Thruway

John Freeman, 75, remembers growing up on 12th Street in Lafayette. It was before Clay Street became Evangeline Thruway, when there was only one school for Black children in the parish and when Zydeco greats like Clifton Chenier lived nearby. Read more

Nearly 200 Our Lady of the Lake workers' jobs in limbo after contractor change

About 200 food service workers at local Our Lady of the Lake hospitals are set to lose their jobs at the end of May, after the company they work for lost a contract with the system. Read more

Scott latest to be certified as development-ready city by LED

The city of Scott was recognized as a Louisiana Development Ready Community, the 55th community to receive state certification of local investment readiness since the program began in 2008, Louisiana Economic Development officials announced. Read more

 
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