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‘Major,’ super secret deal to be announced in Abbeville

Governor Jeff Landry has announced he will reveal a major deal in Abbeville on Tuesday. The announcement is being kept secret, with speculation ranging from a major expansion of the Best Stop to potentially attracting a large company like SpaceX to the area.

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The Current3h ago
Local Government & Politics

Lafayette activist sues U.S. Rep. Higgins over Facebook blocking

Lafayette activist Matthew Humphrey is suing U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, alleging the congressman unconstitutionally blocked him from Higgins' Facebook page in 2024. Humphrey contends the blocking violates his First Amendment rights to free speech and petition.

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The Current10h ago
Local Government & Politics

Meet the 18-year-old running for Carencro City Council

Alex Savage, an 18-year-old Carencro resident, is running for a seat on the Carencro City Council. Savage aims to represent younger voices in the community while working to preserve Carencro's small-town character amid growth and addressing affordability concerns.

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KATC21h ago
Local Government & Politics

Trump says he will host ‘major tele-rally’ for Julia Letlow

Former President Trump will host a virtual rally for Julia Letlow, the Republican candidate for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, the day before Election Day. Letlow, representing the Acadiana region, is seeking to maintain her seat in Congress.

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