5 Guys Arrives
Country’s top burger coming to Lafayette. By Leslie Turk
The burger Zagat rates No. 1 in the country is coming to Ambassador Caffery at Settlers Trace, and a familiar face is bringing it.
Bolt Action
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The long legal battle between A&B Bolt and its founder continues. By Walter Pierce
Photos by Robin May
Louisiana’s Third Circuit Court of Appeal has let stand a bitter, seven-year battle between an Acadiana oil and gas supply company and its founder.
Cease & Desist
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
FDIC accuses First Bank and Trust of unsound practices. By Walter Pierce
Data compiled by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation shows that New Orleans-based First Bank and Trust sustained heavy losses in the first half of 2010, particularly in the second quarter, by over-extending itself primarily in the real estate market. As a result, FBT was one of 75 financial institutions nationwide to face FDIC regulatory action — in FBT’s case, the bank was issued a cease and desist order. The CDO is of interest to depositors locally because FBT has branch locations on Camellia Boulevard and Johnston Street in Lafayette.
Courtesy Ford?
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Don Hargroder managing Jackie Edgar Ford. By Leslie Turk
It’s becoming increasingly clear that auto dealer Don Hargroder isn’t partial to any brand. Though primarily a GM dealer, Hargroder has long held other brands in his portfolio, and now he hopes to add Jackie Edgar Ford in Breaux Bridge to Courtesy Automotive Group.
Caught on Facebook
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Written by Annie Bares
Social networking sites are making it easier to connect with friends old and new — but those permanent posts can be costly.
Technology makes things harder to get away with. Without it, Sandra Bullock would still be on the blind side of husband Jesse James’ Neo-Nazi affair, Tiger Woods could still be on top of his game, and Mark Sanford might still be hiking the Appalachian Trail. While text messaging, social networking sites and email have made it easier to connect with someone new, they’ve also increased the odds of getting caught. And the effects of these technologies are being felt just as often in Acadiana as in Hollywood.
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