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UL Lafayette Fall 2016 Commencement is Friday

Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees will be conferred during the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Fall 2016 Commencement ceremonies on Friday at the Cajundome and Convention Center. The General Assembly will be held at 11 a.m. at the Cajundome.

Abbeville inspires Adcock to earn Grammy nomination

With the help of Abbeville, Eric Adcock wrote the song, “Gulfstream” on Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars album. Well, on Tuesday morning at 7:45, Adcock learned that his song was nominated for a Grammy Award.

LSU to hold 291st commencement Friday

Approximately 1,750 graduates will be recognized during LSU’s 291st commencement exercises on Friday. There is no main ceremony for December commencement, but every degree candidate’s name will be called individually at separate ceremonies for each college.

USDA invests $33M to improve water quality in high-priority watersheds

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an investment of more than $33 million in 197 high-priority watersheds across the country to help landowners improve water quality through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s National Water Quality Initiative.

Senator: Energy industry under siege

Lawsuits against Louisiana oil and gas companies threaten the livelihood of the industry, and area leaders should do everything they can to fight the litigation, State Sen. Bret Allain said. Allain , R-Franklin, was the guest speaker Dec. 5 at the St.

Citizens policy count declining

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is announcing the tenth successful round of depopulation for the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Citizens). During the depopulation process Citizens opens up its book of business and transfers policies to the private market.

La. residents reminded to get annual flu vaccine

The Louisiana Department of Health reminds state residents to get their annual flu shot if they have not done so already. An annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone older than six months who does not have a complicating condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Acadia School Board committee hears reports on transportation, scores

In a much more laid back meeting, the Acadia Parish School Board’s Personnel, Insurance and Curriculum Committee heard reports regarding student transportation, school and district scores and Child Nutrition on Nov. 28.

Cleco offers holiday decorating safety tips

The most wonderful time of the year can be one of the most dangerous times of the year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 30 percent of all home fires and 38 percent of home fire deaths occur during the months of December, January and February.

Online portal opens for review of La. Student Standards for science

The Louisiana Department of Education announced the launch of the Louisiana Student Standards Review Portal, which gives parents, educators, and all other stakeholders the opportunity to provide input on Louisiana’s Student Standards for science.