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Committee Talks Options For Infrastructure
The Lafayette Planning Commission has received a list of more than a dozen options to raise revenue for future infrastructure projects for the city. Among the items recommended by the Growth Opportunity Technical Team are a one-cent sales tax, a local option gasoline tax, higher property taxes, and increased auto inspection fees. All of the GOTT recommendations would need approval from the City-Parish Council before being enacted, and most would need voter approval. Some of the recommendations would require legislative approval or an amendment to the state Constitution.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 8:33 AM
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U-L Officials Talk Demolition
UL officials say plans are in the works to demolish 40 married student apartments in order to make room for an expansion of the new Legacy Park on-campus community. UL Physical Plant Director Bill Crist says the project would expand the new complex from 466 beds to about 600 beds. Officials say the move is in response to the growing demand for on-campus housing. The UL System Board of Supervisors will need to give final approval, and is expected to take up the issue Friday. Crist says construction on the Legacy Park expansion could get started this year.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 8:32 AM
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Woman Found Dead In Business
A woman was found dead yesterday inside a New Iberia business. 42-year-old Michelle Kenney was murdered - stabbed in the neck with a knife. The sheriff's department received a 9-1-1 call about a broken window at Patout Greenwood Insurance Agency - where deputies found Kenney's body. The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office is questioning a possible suspect. Cororner Dr. James Falterman is expected to perform an autopsy today. The Acadiana Crime Lab's Forensic team is testing evidence.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:41 AM
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Man Robbed After Being Hit on His Head
Lafayette Police are investigating after the driver of wrecker service truck was struck in the head. The victim said he was leaving his truck after pulling into the businesses parking lot around 2 a.m. when he was struck on the head. He says his pockets were emptied and Lafayette Police say the only information the victim could provide was that the suspect was a black male. Anyone who might have seen anything around 2 a.m. in the 500 block of North Pierce early Sunday morning is urged to call CrimeStoppers at 232-Tips.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:38 AM
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No Change In Gas Prices Right Now
So far, no change in the direction of gas prices as Louisiana records a new record high for the average price of regular. Triple-A reports today the statewide average price of regular is hovering just a tick below three-dollars-nine-cents a gallon. That's 16-cents higher than a month ago, and 84-cents higher than on this date last year. Meantime, the nationwide average price of regular is up another penny, hitting three-14 today.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:26 AM
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More And More Dead Birds Being Found
 Officials say more than 3,000 birds have been collected dead along the Gulf Coast since an oil spill was triggered in April by the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 4:52 PM
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National Headlines
 Here's a look at stories making national news.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:59 PM
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Arizona Files Appeal In Immigration Case
 Arizona has filed an appeal in the federal lawsuit which resulted in an injunction against portions of the state's new immigration law.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:48 PM
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