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Lafayette, Louisiana · LafayetteLAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Lafayette Consolidated Government broke ground today on the new Heymann Park Amphitheater, a $4.68 million project that will transform a former baseball field into a modern, 2.5-acre venue for community performances and events. The amphitheater will accommodate up to 5,000 people and includes a vendor pavilion, restrooms and dedicated parking for performers and vendors. Construction is expected to wrap up by the end of 2…See the Story
$4.68 Million Amphitheater to Transform Lafayette's Heymann Park by 2026
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Lafayette, Louisiana · LafayetteLast week, UL Interim President Jamie Hebert announced the university is facing at $25 million deficit.This week, the ax fell. In a letter to employees, Hebert announced the closure of the Office of Sustainability and Community Engagement, and administrative restructurings in the Office of Communications and Marketing and in the Office of Auxiliary Services.So far, six positions have been eliminated, his letter states. Later today, another town …See the Story
Interim President Announces Layoffs at UL
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Louisiana · LouisianaThis story was first reported by Louisiana Illuminator and republished with permission. Louisiana domestic violence shelters doubled the number of beds available for emergency housing in recent years with millions in state funding. The shelters went from offering 335 beds statewide in 2021 to 663 beds in 2025. Louisiana governors and legislators gave an additional $7 million per year, starting July 1, 2023, and continuing through June 30, 2026, …See the Story
Louisiana Doubles Capacity of Domestic Violence Shelters with State Funding
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