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2009 legislative session ends
A legislative session that began with dire predictions of drastic budget cuts to Louisiana government entities ended in a flurry of last minute spending on local projects and NGOs (non-government. . .  more»

Broussard ready for booming 4th
People often describe Broussard as a city that's booming, with its business development, sprouting subdivisions and on-fire economy.. . .  more»

Red, White & Boom!: Steve Riley joins ASO for Free Fourth of July Concert 
It doesn’t get more mom and apple pie than this.. . .  more»

Fireworks business not up in smoke
For William Singleton, business is sparkling.. . .  more»

Tea Party sets Freedom Rally
Organizers of the April 15 Acadiana Tea Party will stage a Freedom Rally Saturday, July 4, continuing the group’s opposition to many recent federal and state government decisions and policies.. . .  more»

Parkway closed as blacktop shifts 
Chemin Metarie Parkway has been closed from Louisiana Highway 734 to Savoie Road because of what officials say may be “faulty blacktop.” . . .  more»