Estimate: Hurricane Laura caused $1.6 billion in losses for Louisiana agriculture and forestry

Louisiana agriculture and forestry losses in Louisiana caused by Hurricane Laure estimated to be more than hurricanes Katrina and Rita combined... Read More »

LCG Responds To Misinformation About Lafayette Evacuation Shelters

Accusations and reports inferring that Lafayette will not support Hurricane Laura evacuees FALSE! Read More »

Americans Who Mainly Get Their News on Social Media Are Less Engaged, Less Knowledgeable

According to a recent report from Pew Research Center, those who rely on social media for news are less likely to get the facts right about... Read More »

Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge Closed Until Further Notice Due to Hurricane Damage

Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge Closed Until Further Notice Due to Damage from Hurricane Laura... Read More »

Emergency Officials Say Now Is the Time To Prepare Needed Supplies And Evacuation Plan.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents should take extra precautions. In case of evacuation to a public shelter, pack items to help protect you and others... Read More »

Louisiana relieved as Marco weakens; Louisiana and Texas prepare for Laura

Hurricane Marco weakened overnight into a tropical storm, as a second, more powerful Laura continues its approach to Louisiana coast... Read More »

Lafayette City-Parish To Receive $7.1 Million for COVID Relief Efforts

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced that the Lafayette City-Parish government is receiving more than $7.1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds... Read More »

USDA To Purchase $30 Mil In U.S. Shrimp As Part Of Emergency Food Assistance Efforts During Pandemic

Louisiana's Lt. Governor Nungesser calls the decision a step in the right direction; Urges assistance for the entire seafood industry... Read More »

Verot School Road Shooting Leads To 3 Arrests

Vehicle struck by gunfire Saturday evening in the 2800 block of Verot School Road, three arrested. Read More »

Free Mask Distribution & Donations in Lafayette Parish

Beginning Monday, Lafayette Parish residents can pick up masks at City-Parish Hall and five Lafayette Public Library locations... Read More »

Louisiana Task Force Seizes $7 mil in Drugs and Weapons - Four Arrested

LA State Police task force including personnel from (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations in New Orleans seized $7 mil in marijuana, illegal firearms, and arrested 4 suspects on... Read More »

DOTD Awards $1.3 mil Contract For Road Overlay And Drainage In Broussard

Broussard, LA - South Service Road Overlay & Drainage between LA 182 and U.S. 90 in Lafayette Parish... Read More »

COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site To Open At Cajun Field

UL Lafayette partners with the Louisiana Department of Health to establish a mobile COVID-19 testing site at Cajun Field... Read More »

Louisiana governor and treasurer resolve dispute over unclaimed property; constitutional amendment advances

Louisiana’s governor and treasurer have ended their fight over how to handle unclaimed assets held by the state, allowing a potential constitutional amendment to protect that money to move forward... Read More »

THC Test Results From Louisiana Grown Industrial Hemp Are Positive

LA Dept. of Agriculture & Forestry tested Louisiana grown hemp for THC concentration levels which came in below the maximum legal limit of .3% total THC... Read More »