Acadiana’s restaurants, churches, gyms and businesses were ready to capitalize on relaxed safety standards as Louisiana moved into Phase 2 of its reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Another three deaths attributed to the coronavirus were reported Friday in Acadiana, bringing the region's total to 177 deaths.
In Louisiana, positive tests for coronavirus have been found in all 64 parishes, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
The May job gain confounded economists' expectations of another round of severe losses.
With businesses preparing for Friday's Phase 2 reopening of Louisiana's economy, the state fire marshal Thursday outlined details of "practical ways and solutions” sought by owners and even a compromise on table-distancing for restaurants.
J.C. Penney confirmed Thursday it is closing its store at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie, as well as stores in Lafayette and Shreveport, as part of the first round of closures under its bankruptcy reorganization.
The Salvation Army of Lafayette closed its shelter at 212 Sixth St. on Thursday afternoon, exacerbating a housing crunch for people who are experiencing homelessness in Acadiana.
As most of Louisiana enters Phase 2 of reopening and loosening restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic on June 5, take a look at how new cases are trending in your parish and other nearby parishes.
Thirteen new deaths were reported Thursday in Louisiana from the coronavirus, two of them in Acadiana, while cases were up by 429 statewide, including 39 in Acadiana.
Housing advocates in Lafayette are concerned the ending of the eviction moratoriums in Louisiana and nationwide could lead to problems local officials “are not prepared to deal with,” one advocate said.
The number of people continuing to receive unemployment in Louisiana has taken a downward turn as more businesses reopen from the state's stay-at-home order aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
When courthouses in the three parishes that make up the 15th Judicial District reopened May 18, they did so under an extensive set of restrictions aimed at preventing coronavirus spread. Among them was a face mask requirement that seemed to leave …
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Acadiana jumped by 54 on Wednesday, with Lafayette and Acadia parishes reporting 18 new cases each, state health officials reported.
Louisiana is temporarily easing rules on oil leases during the coronavirus pandemic, offering companies a break on payments, production requirements and certain penalties until mid-July.
As Louisiana prepares to enter Phase 2 of re-opening, it is worth remembering where we were less than 3 months ago.
Lafayette leaders learned an important lesson in the mid-1980s as the price of oil, along with the local economy, crashed: Industry diversification would be integral to the region's survival in the years ahead.
Louisiana reported 339 new coronavirus cases and six more deaths Sunday, according to the Louisiana Dept. of Health.
Lafayette officials won't shut down indoor or outdoor live music events, despite restrictions put in place by the governor's office under the Phase 1 reopening.
All it took was one rule adjustment to put the LHSAA and some of its schools in the spotlight, or the crosshairs, depending on your point of view.
Two on-campus University of Louisiana at Lafayette students have tested positive for COVID-19, spokesman Eric Maron confirmed Saturday. The students shared an on-campus apartment.
South Louisiana Community College felt like home from Vincent June’s second day here in 2016.
The Baton Rouge region dropped 52,800 jobs in April compared to the year before, a tally that reflects how the region was standing after the first full month of the stay-at-home order issued to control the coronavirus pandemic.
Three of the 26 new deaths reported Friday in Louisiana due to the coronavirus were residents of the Acadiana region.
The J.C. Penney store in the Stirling Lafayette shopping center on Louisiana Avenue was one of the first to open in Louisiana as the struggling retailer announced a round of store openings Thursday.
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-LA, called face masks meant to slow the spread of coronavirus a "bacteria trap" and claimed they don't help slow the spread of the virus, according to an interview with CNN on Thursday.
The number of people in Louisiana filing jobless claims for the first time narrowed further last week, while those continuing to receive unemployment benefits rose slightly to 328,409 for the week ending May 23.
The number of people in Louisiana who have died from the coronavirus is nearly equal to the population of Sunset in St. Landry Parish and the number of people who have had COVID-19 in the state exceed by about 10,000 the number of people living in…
Passenger traffic at Lafayette Regional Airport is starting to bounce back this month after it plummeted due to the coronavirus shutdown.
The Lafayette Online Academy is planning a move into a larger standalone space as the virtual learning program continues to grow and online learning is increasingly in the spotlight as parents and children navigate uncertain educational terrain am…
Despite guidelines and warnings, the LHSAA is investigating a growing list of schools who were turned in on suspicion of practicing before the new June 8 summer start date.
The state health department reported 121 additional deaths Wednesday attributed to coronavirus, including six in Acadiana.
Discount retailer Tuesday Morning plans to close about 230 low-performing stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, the fifth major retailer to do so since the cornovirus pandemic.
Waitr Holdings Inc., a Louisiana-based online food delivery business, promoted from within for its newest chief financial officer after its previous top financial executive resigned in late May.
The ongoing outbreak of coronavirus cases in Acadia Parish continued Tuesday, with the state reporting an additional 96 cases there. The new cases reported Tuesday exceeded the number of new tests, causing the positive testing rate to shoot past 10%.
New Orleans-based Pointe LNG hired a financial adviser to raise $4 billion from investors for its liquefied natural gas export terminal in Plaquemines Parish.
Recreation departments and summer camp programs are finding creative ways to bring a healthy dose of summer fun to kids’ schedules while also re-imagining their offerings to meet new health and safety standards during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Reflecting back on things, Ryan Trahan is thankful he wasn't able to open his new downtown restaurant Vestal earlier in the year.
The fried chicken sandwich rivalry between Popeyes and Chick-fil-A is so last year.
State health officials reported 30 new cases of the novel coronavirus and one additional death from COVID-19 in the Acadiana region Monday.
The Lafayette Online Academy is planning a move into a larger standalone space as the virtual learning program continues to grow and online learning is increasingly in the spotlight as parents and children navigate uncertain educational terrain am…
Despite guidelines and warnings, the LHSAA is investigating a growing list of schools who were turned in on suspicion of practicing before the new June 8 summer start date.
The state health department reported 121 additional deaths Wednesday attributed to coronavirus, including six in Acadiana.
Discount retailer Tuesday Morning plans to close about 230 low-performing stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, the fifth major retailer to do so since the cornovirus pandemic.
Waitr Holdings Inc., a Louisiana-based online food delivery business, promoted from within for its newest chief financial officer after its previous top financial executive resigned in late May.
American Cruise Lines plans to be the first cruise operator in the country to get its vessels back on the water since the coronavirus outbreak, with its first Port of New Orleans-bound riverboat, the American Harmony, set to launch from Memphis on…
The ongoing outbreak of coronavirus cases in Acadia Parish continued Tuesday, with the state reporting an additional 96 cases there. The new cases reported Tuesday exceeded the number of new tests, causing the positive testing rate to shoot past 10%.
New Orleans-based Pointe LNG hired a financial adviser to raise $4 billion from investors for its liquefied natural gas export terminal in Plaquemines Parish.
Recreation departments and summer camp programs are finding creative ways to bring a healthy dose of summer fun to kids’ schedules while also re-imagining their offerings to meet new health and safety standards during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Louisiana’s health care facilities are set to receive over a billion dollars of federal coronavirus rescue funds, a staggering sum that demonstrates the depth of the crisis in area hospitals even as executives warn that the financial toll could en…
Reflecting back on things, Ryan Trahan is thankful he wasn't able to open his new downtown restaurant Vestal earlier in the year.
The fried chicken sandwich rivalry between Popeyes and Chick-fil-A is so last year.