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One Acadiana President and CEO Jason El Koubi speaks to those in attendance.

One Acadiana recognizes effort of delegation of local legislators during recent special session

Wed, 03/29/2017 - 10:01am

Louisiana Legislators recently wrapped up a special session aimed at closing a $304 million budget gap for the fiscal year that ends on June 30.
The Legislators did close that gap, with a combination of cuts and one-time money from the state’s Rainy Day savings account.
One Acadiana, formerly the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, recognized the efforts of the members of the Acadiana Delegation of Legislators during a press conference Wednesday morning.

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Public documents copied by the school board office cost four school members a total of $57.50. They made a public records request and were charged 25 cents a copy.

Expensive request

Wed, 03/29/2017 - 9:47am

The Vermilion Parish School Board has a written policy in place that will charge anyone who wants a copy of a public records request. Four school board members learned that there is no exception.
Four Vermilion Parish School Board members made a public records request on Feb. 20 to Vermilion Parish School Board Superintendent Jerome Puyau, requesting copies of public records dealing with 10 different school issues.

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Repairs finished at city’s water plant

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 4:37pm

Repairs at Abbeville’s water treatment plant that led to the recent discoloration of water in the city have been completed.
Mayor Mark Piazza said Thursday afternoon that the crew working on replacing a large gear and bearing that turns the rake system for the clarifier completed its work late Wednesday.
That part of the system had to be taken out of service. That caused discoloration to the water in some areas of the city during the last couple of weeks. Piazza said it may take a couple of days for the system to clear out the discolored water.

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Sounds on the Square kicks off spring session Thursday in Abbeville

Wed, 03/22/2017 - 4:31pm

Spring is officially underway.
With that, Sounds on the Square is returning this evening its spring run.
The event will be held today from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Magdalen Square in downtown Abbeville. Sponsored by the City of Abbeville, the outdoor concert series is free to the public.
“I invite everyone to come out,” Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza said. “We are looking forward to beautiful weather and a nice event.”
Forest Huval will take the stage to kick off Sounds on the Square.

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