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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Lafayette woman faces recovery and bills after bicycle hit-and-run (klfy.com) — A Lafayette mother is facing a long recovery and mounting bills after a hit-and-run while biking to work left her hospitalized for a month and unable to earn income. With her husband also unable to work, local residents and the Pay It Forward Lending a Helping Hand outreach group have stepped up to cover essentials and seek more support for the family.
2. ANF Investigates: 2 accusers say same Lafayette officer used excessive force in separate incidents (katc.com) — Lafayette residents are raising serious concerns about police conduct after two women accused the same Lafayette Police Department officer of using excessive force in separate encounters, one involving a local teen. Both women say they suffered significant injuries and have filed complaints, while the department confirms the officer's actions are under investigation but has not released details.
3. Small remains of Charlene Richard returned to Louisiana from Rome (kalb.com) — A deeply revered local figure's relics have quietly returned to the Diocese of Lafayette, where they're now preserved in the chancery archives. The remains of Charlene Richard, known as the "Little Cajun Saint," were examined in Rome as part of her ongoing canonization process, which continues as church officials study her life, writings, and reported miracles.
4. Retiring in Louisiana? These are the 6 best places to do says US News (dailyworld.com) — Lafayette ranks third among the best places to retire in Louisiana, thanks to relatively low living costs and modest home prices compared with similar-sized cities. With a population around 126,000 and median rent under $1,000, the city stands out in U.S. News & World Report's statewide list, alongside Kenner, Metairie, Slidell, Alexandria, and Houma.
5. Best places for fall travel 2024: 2 Upstate NY spots make the list (newyorkupstate.com) — Lafayette has been named one of the nation's top 10 fall travel destinations in USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards, standing alongside places like Gatlinburg and Sleepy Hollow. The recognition spotlights the city's seasonal charm and activities at a national level, potentially drawing more visitors and tourism dollars to local businesses and attractions this autumn.
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