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Acadiana Open Channel on the Brink | Lafayette Louisiana News
Lafayette’s only public access TV station, Acadiana Open Channel, is on the brink of closure due to $163,000 in unpaid rent and plummeting cable revenue—down 50% since 2016. Facing mounting costs for aging infrastructure, new director Jamie Angelle is pushing for rent forgiveness or a phased payment plan, while exploring a move to a cheaper location on Garfield Street. Though federal rules block outright rent waivers and responsibility is shared among multiple agencies, Angelle remains hopeful, betting on digital innovation to save the community’s vital media resource. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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