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“It's the same as catching a bear in a trap, but it's cheaper, more sustainable long-term and it's much less traumatic for the bears”

If the Louisiana black bear population continues to rebound as quickly as it has over the past several years, the animal could make its way off the federal government's threatened species list by 2013. via WWL-TV New Orleans

“Our people shouldn't pay an inflated premium if there's no alternative”

South Louisiana lawmakers are pushing to give some homeowners a 10 percent break on their property insurance, though the legislation faces firm opposition from state Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. via Times-Picayune

“It's better to have this in place now than after it's taken a stronghold and controls your city”

A multi-agency task force is making strides in preventing gang activity from becoming a major problem in Acadiana. via The Daily Advertiser

“The EPA is just trying to clean up the air in certain areas to stop further pollution. It's going to cost industry more money, and it's going to cost taxpayers more money”

Tighter federal anti-smog standards set Wednesday now mean 21 Louisiana parishes - including Lafayette - are failing to meet air pollution limits, according to the state Department of Environmental Quality. via The Daily Advertiser

“The bodice and waistline are accentuated with gathers...Small rows of beads are delicately scattered to give the gown some sparkle and shine. Satin covered buttons line the back of the gown to the end of the train.”

Angie Renee' Montagnet, of Lafayette, LA, became the bride of Gregory Kyle Barrilleaux, of Lafayette, LA, at a 7 p.m. March 7, 2008 ceremony in St. via The Daily Advertiser

“I have always found Joey to be a voice of the people -- a humble, yet passionate and contagious believer in Lafayette. What makes him extraordinary has been his ability to raise the profile of the city on the state, national and international level”

Boudin, crawfish, zydeco and gospel music and talk of competition marked the grand opening of Cox Communication's new $14 million Acadiana headquarters. via 2theadvocate.com

A Saint Landry Parish grand jury has indicted a former Sunset employee for vehicular homicide. via KALB-TV Alexandria

The annual meeting of the Acadiana chapter of the Retired State Employees Association will be held at 10 a.m. March 19 at Fezzo's III, 100 Lions Club Dr., Scott. via The Daily Advertiser

Ethanol could be a future for sugar cane in South Louisiana as well as forestry scraps in North Louisiana, and a new biodiesel company is eyeing the Port of West St. via The Daily Advertiser

Casino operator Columbia Sussex Corp. is considering a switch of its two Louisiana gambling riverboats in a move that would bring Baton Rouge a larger facility and send a smaller boat to the Morgan City area, a ... via Baton Rouge Business Report

“Frequent lightning and brief heavy rain will also accompany the stronger storms.”

A tornado watch has been issued until 4 p.m for much of south Louisiana as a squall line moves toward the area. via The Daily Advertiser

Reporter: Cheryl Mercedes, WAFB-TV What is believed to be the first-ever armed robbery of a Louisiana casino unfolded early Tuesday morning at Cypress Bayou Casino in St. via WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

“I think Hillary would get the troops back home.”

BY MARY CATHARINE MARTIN THE DAILY IBERIAN Published/Last Modified on Sunday, February 10, 2008 6:08 AM CST U.S. Sen. via Daily Iberian

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in effect until 1 p.m. for 16 Louisiana parishes including Lafayette and those surrounding it. via The Daily Advertiser

“We all committed to each other that we were going to vote as a bloc”

Acadiana area members of the state House and Senate gathered Monday in Lafayette to speak and show their unity going into the approaching round of legislative sessions. via 2theadvocate.com

“I've earned it more than any of the other folks I know”

The former governor is expected to receive more than $65,000 annually in retirement pay from the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System for the rest of her life. via WWL-TV New Orleans

“I like to bake cakes, cookies and pies. At today's event I really learned a lot about a number of careers.”

BY RANDY LOUIS THE DAILY IBERIAN Published/Last Modified on Friday, January 18, 2008 2:08 PM CST Anderson Middle School eighth-grade students had an opportunity Thursday to get a head start on a possible career ... via Daily Iberian

Community Foundation of Acadiana is hosting Community Conversations - meetings with nonprofit organizations serving the Acadiana area on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. via The Daily Advertiser

Angie Renee' Montagnet and Gregory Kyle Barrilleaux will exchange vows of holy matrimony during a Friday, March 7, 2008, ceremony in St. via The Daily Advertiser