Local News in Youngsville, Louisiana
Louisiana Tech awards diplomas to 314 graduates (The News-Star)
RUSTON — Louisiana Tech's winter quarter commencement exercises were held Saturday, with diplomas awarded to 314 graduates.TImes Calendar: March 4-10 (The Times of Acadiana) Bell, Book and Candle . Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for students, which can be purchased on the website www.firelightenterprises.com, or by telephone at 857-6991. Firelight Performing Arts Academy. 501-B Church St., Youngsville.
State briefs (The Shreveport Times) OPELOUSAS — The director of a company that operates several wastewater treatment facilities in Louisiana has been arrested on charges he allowed untreated wastewater to be illegally dumped.
DOTD Stimulus Projects Take Shape (KATC 3 Lafayette) One year after President Obama signed the $787-billion Recovery Act, signs of progress in the transportation sector might be evident in the form of blueprints. According to the Recovery Act's website , The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) received $344,366,035 of the $2,509,766,876 awarded to Louisiana. More than $40-million of that will go toward projects in Acadiana alone ...
Don't be tardy for the Mardi (The Times of Acadiana) Mardi Gras in Lafayette is no small celebration. Take a cue from the Boy Scouts: be prepared. Here are some tips and tricks for navigating the celebration on Fat Tuesday.