| Frankly Speaking |
 U.S. Rep. Jeff Landry appears so eager to challenge Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany this fall he might have broken federal law to build name recognition in Lafayette.
By Walter Pierce
Jeff Landry, the freshman GOP congressman from New Iberia, spent last Wednesday wowing supporters with his fiscal fortitude at the back door of the man he hopes to replace next year in the Congress. The Cade Community Center where the town hall meeting was held is at the very western edge of Landry’s 3rd Con...
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| State of the Art(s) |
Long-standing community arts organizations like PASA are adapting to Lafayette’s evolving cultural landscape with a ‘less is more’ approach.
By Heather Miller
As the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana wraps up its 23rd season of world-class performances and community outreach programs, the local nonprofit arts group finds itself at a turning point. Though donations and fundraising efforts have increased, ticket sales this year have been declining.
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| No One is Safe |
 The legislative session has spawned retirement controversies, Web-based agendas and stupid bills. By Jeremy Alford
The old adage that no one is safe in life or property as long as the Louisiana Legislature is in session certainly applies this year.
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| Pooyie 04.11.12 |
Wednesday April 11, 2012
C'est Bon
A portion of the “racino” revenues state Treasurer John Kennedy says “rightfully belongs” to the St. Landry Parish School System has been restored to the struggling district after Gov. Bobby Jindal unsuccessfully tried to funnel the money to the state’s Medical Assistance Trust Fund (read DHH).
Pas Bon
Three of The Daily Advertiser’s longtime newsroom employees — a wealth of institutional knowledge — have accepted early retirement offers ...
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| 20 Years of Marching Funk |
Ceux Qui Marchent Debout, celebrating two decades of touring and performing, is returning to Festival International de Louisiane for the fourth time when Festival gets up and running for the 26th year in downtown Lafayette April 25-29.
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| Party Girl 04.11.12 |
Paddles up! Festival International annual art auction organizers expanded the offerings this year, and a lively group of invited guests stepped up to make it one of the most successful in Fest history.
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