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Acadiana News Updates

'You shattered our family': Melville man, 20, remembered for his radiant personality

BY KATIE GAGLIANO | Staff writer

If you knew Wade “Shaq” Vaughns-Smith, you knew he loved his green Chevrolet pickup truck. Read more

Woman embezzled $500k to pay for vacations, jewelry and gambling, Terrebonne deputies say

BY MADELYN CUTRONE | Staff writer

A Thibodaux bookkeeper is accused of embezzling more than half a million dollars from the companies she worked for and using the funds for vacations, buying jewelry and gambling, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office said.  Read more

Lafayette library's secret book banning committee may violate state Open Meetings Law

BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer

The Lafayette Public Library board of control may be violating the Louisiana Open Meetings Law when a committee meets in private to consider banning books. Read more

 
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UFC fighter Dustin Poirier launches craft bourbon with Mardi Gras signing event

BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer

Dustin Poirier, a top-ranked UFC fighter and Lafayette native, recently launched a new bourbon that he'll be promoting with a signing event on Mardi Gras Day. Read more

Ragin' Cajuns fall to No. 5 Stanford in opener of Round Rock Classic

Staff Report

The UL Ragin’ Cajuns suffered their second loss of the season Friday with a 5-1 loss to No. 5-ranked Stanford during the first day of the Karbach Round Rock Classic at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas. Read more

What is an educational savings account? It could be the next controversial topic for state lawmakers

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

A move to create educational savings accounts for students could be a controversial topic during the upcoming legislative session, the head of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry said. Read more

 
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