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 A dysfunctional system designed to protect children from abuse throws an Acadiana mom and her 7-year-old daughter into a nightmarish legal limbo.
Heather Miller | Photos by Robin May
Aug. 8, 2012
Laney Wyble spent the first two years of her daughter’s life at her hospital bedside, watching, holding, nurturing her baby as doctors in New Orleans and Lafayette worked to stabilize a rare genetic disorder that nearly killed her “little angel.”
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| The Countdown Begins |
The Ind is going monthly in print — and online daily big time.
August 8, 2012
Is it still a rumor if it’s true? You may have heard by now about big changes at The Independent. On Aug. 15 we’ll distribute the last weekly issue of this newspaper.
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| PooYie! 8-08-12 |
 C'est Bon
Long overdue in arguably the most bustling parish in the state
Pas Bon
Controversy surrounding the Lafayette Police Department continues to get darker
Couillon
When Louisiana Tech mascot Tech XX, a 4-year-old English bulldog, vanished last week from the Ruston animal clinic he called home
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| Eats 08-08-12 |
 Every week day during EatLafayette, The Independent will spotlight a Dish of the Day; on Wednesdays, our Dish of the Day also becomes the Dish of the Week and is published in the print edition, along with other features spotlighting the local industry. Read more about The Independent’s ongoing EatLafayette coverage and how to participate here.
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| Back to the Present |
Boho-chic jewelry designers get their inspiration from the most unexpected places.
A free spirit with anchors to the past.
That’s how jewelry designer Deidre Anne Froelich of Gypset Honey describes her distinctive accessory line — fashioned of finds that come from estate sales, flea markets, antique shops and any other place she thinks might offer a unique twist on the past. Froelich ...
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| Party Girl 08-08-12 |
 UL President Dr. Joe Savoie and his wife Gail’s beautiful home was the venue for the Black & White Gala preview party. Guests and honorees for the American Cancer Society soiree enjoyed an open bar and delicious cuisine from Roux Calling Catering & Gourmet Personal Chef Services. The event was a prelude to the Black & White Gala set for Aug. 18 at the Acadiana Center for the Arts.
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