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SafeSource Direct suspended operations effective immediately at both Broussard facilities in Lafayette Parish, affecting 541 employees across Lafayette and St. Martin parishes. The Lafayette Economic Development Authority is working with local partners—Saint Martin Parish Economic Development Authority, the City of Broussard and the Louisiana Workforce Commission—to connect displaced workers with new job opportunities.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is gearing up for fall classes that begin tomorrow as students and faculty prepare for a busy semester. Freshmen shared both excitement and concerns—mostly about campus transportation—while the university readies two parking garages with limited space.

Anna Alleman, 7, from Scott who is battling a serious illness, will soon travel to Hawaii through Make-A-Wish Foundation and Atmos Energy—she celebrated a send-off party and is one of 100 Louisiana children granted wishes— and looks forward to meeting Stitch.

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