After more than 35 years of service to UL and nearly 50 years of service to Louisiana higher education, Joseph Savoie is stepping down from the President’s office.

Dr. Jaimie Hebert, the University’s provost and vice president for Academic Affairs for the past seven years, will serve as interim president during the search for a permanent successor.

Governor Jeff Landry’s father, Al Landry, has passed away. Al Landry was known to have made a significant impact in the growth of St. Martin Parish in the many architectural structures he designed.

Police are investigating a Lafayette Parish crash that claimed the life of