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Covid funds connecting Youngsville, more of Lafayette Parish to LUS Fiber

BY CAMDEN DOHERTY | camden@thecurrentla.com
4 hrs ago

LUS Fiber, Lafayette’s city-owned fiber optic network, is planning to expand, this time within the parish in targeted areas that could include Youngsville and other parts of fast-growing south…

Home Bank net income up $1.3 million in third quarter

BY ADAM DAIGLE | Staff writer
11 hrs ago

Lafayette-based Home Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Home Bank, generated $9.4 million of net income during the third quarter, up from the $8.1 million in the second quarter.

This Louisiana bank latest to buy land along Camellia Avenue near River Ranch

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 22, 2024

Alexandria-based Red River Bank could be the next bank to open along Camellia Avenue.

Three-day Acadiana Vintage Finds begins Friday in Lafayette

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 21, 2024

The Acadiana Vintage Finds, which offers items ranging from vintage fashion to antique treasures, will be this weekend at Blackham Coliseum.

This beloved Eunice grocery store has new owners

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Oct 21, 2024

Coutee's Grocery, the business behind the famous Creole "Sauce Pack," has new owners.

Lafayette developer Robert Daigle has died. He was the mind behind River Ranch.

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 20, 2024

Lafayette developer Robert Daigle, one of the men behind River Ranch and other similar developments in the Lafayette area, died Sunday after battling cancer, according to friends and family members.

Censure or not? Here's what Power Poll voters say about Clay Higgins' latest social media post.

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 19, 2024

If we’ve learned anything from the occasional Lafayette Power Polls focusing on U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, it’s that voters are not in love with him.

This national sports bar chain is looking to open a Lafayette location

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 18, 2024

The company behind the Beef O’Brady’s brand and two others is seeking to open in Lafayette and two other south Louisiana markets.

North Lafayette retailer to shrink its footprint. See what else is under construction.

By Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 18, 2024

Building permits for Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville for Oct. 9-15:

One Acadiana named state's Large Chamber of the Year

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 17, 2024

One Acadiana was named the state’s leading Chamber of Commerce of 2024 in the large chamber category by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives at the LACCE Annual Awards S…

Dalfred Jones announces he's leaving KLFY for 'new adventure' in latest Lafayette TV news move

Staff report
Oct 16, 2024

After more than a decade working for KLFY News 10, news anchor Dalfred Jones announced Wednesday that he’s moving on to a "new opportunity."

The Current awarded $100K grant from national journalism initiative

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 16, 2024

The Current, the Lafayette-based nonprofit news outlet, landed a $100,000 grant from a national initiative dedicated toward supporting local news outlets.

Lafayette City Council approves special tax district, incentives for Buc-ee's development

BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer
Oct 16, 2024

The Lafayette City Council approved a special taxing district Tuesday to support the development of a Buc-ee's location along the Louisiana Avenue exit of Interstate 10.

Broussard fire department lands $200K in grant funding for equipment

by ANGELINE MATHEWS | Contributing Writer
Oct 15, 2024

The Broussard Fire Department could receive almost $400,000 for new equipment, payroll and utilities.

Number of newly built homes to hit the market in Lafayette Parish up 15%

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 15, 2024

This year is looking to be one of the busiest in recent years for homebuilders in Lafayette Parish, data shows.

A new rail spur near PPE manufacturer could point to huge growth at Broussard industrial park

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Oct 14, 2024

The city of Broussard recently announced a $2 million rail spur at the Spanish Trail Industrial Park in a move that would benefit the SafeSource Direct plant and could help attract new manufacturing.

Jet Coffee to open this week in old Johnston Street Java location

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 14, 2024

Jet Coffee will open its Johnston Street location this week.

Bargain store Dirt Cheap files for bankruptcy and will close all Louisiana stores

BY TIMOTHY BOONE | Business editor
Oct 14, 2024

Dirt Cheap, a Mississippi-based chain of stores that sell returned and liquidated goods, has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to close all of its locations.

Former Daily Advertiser building to house OLG's graduate medical education program

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 14, 2024

The former Daily Advertiser building in Lafayette will be converted to house 100 exam rooms and the Ochsner Lafayette General’s UHC Internal Medicine.

Plan to revitalize Lafayette's Thruway corridor is bold. Luring investors will be the challenge.

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 14, 2024

The Evangeline Thruway, Travis Gauthier can now say some 60 years after it was built, was a mistake.

These Eunice siblings hope overhaul of historic theater will bring families back to downtown

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Oct 11, 2024

Take a walk down Eunice’s quaint main drag, past the cafe, boutiques, and knick-knack shops and turn onto West Walnut Avenue and one is greeted with bold yellow lettering reading QUEEN CINEMA.…

Tutoring service big winner in Elevate Entrepreneurship pitch competition

by ANGELINE MATHEWS | Contributing Writer
Oct 11, 2024

Tutoring service Above the Limit was the big winner in the Elevate Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition on Wednesday.

More on KADN layoffs: Allen Media's biggest TV news cuts across U.S. were in Lafayette

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 11, 2024

Job cuts at KADN this week were part of about 150 that were let go across the company, reports indicate.

Permit filed for upgrade at Elevation Station. See what else is under construction.

By Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 11, 2024

Building permits for Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville for Oct. 2-8:

Remember the old Campus Copies near UL? That building has been sold.

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 10, 2024

The building that for years housed Campus Copies near the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has been sold.

Charter school in Broussard gets state approval, could open in fall 2025

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 10, 2024

The company behind the two charter schools in Lafayette Parish will open another school in Broussard for the 2025-26 school year.

BBR Creative seeking nonprofits for CreateAthon project

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 9, 2024

BBR Creative, a woman-owned creative marketing agency with offices in Lafayette and Baton Rouge, will partnering with the national initiative CreateAthon, a 24-hour pro-bono marketing marathon…

KADN lays off 19, including four from its morning show, as part of extensive companywide cuts

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Oct 9, 2024

KADN laid off 19 employees, including many on its morning show team, in a round of companywide cost-cutting moves on Tuesday.