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Mayor-President appoints two new members to the LEDA Board

Jun 20, 2024 08:56AM ● By Press Release

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) Board of Commissioners is appointed by governmental and educational entities and works with LEDA staff to encourage and assist in economic growth and development within Lafayette Parish..

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AYMAR ROAD CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS BEGINNING JUNE 25

Jun 20, 2024 08:20AM ● By Press Release

The 100 block of Aymar Road is located between McDonalds and Walmart on Pinhook Road.

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West Congress St. Bridge To Close For 2.5 Months

Jun 10, 2024 12:26PM ● By News Desk

Beginning June 12th, the W. Congress Street bridge approximately 0.2 miles west of Rue du Belier, will close for repairs...

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LPSS Announces New Principal Assignments For 2024-2025

May 31, 2024 01:54PM ● By News Desk

Lafayette Parish School System Announces New Leadership Appointees for the 2024-2025 Calendar Year...

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Paul Trouard Appointed As Interim City of Lafayette Chief of Police

May 31, 2024 11:20AM ● By News Desk

Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet has announced the appointment of Paul Trouard as the Interim Chief of Police.

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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (Houseboats)
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Reminds Houseboat Owners That Registration is Mandatory

May 22, 2024 03:15PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

LDWF mandates that all houseboats on Louisiana waters must be registered...

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Lafayette High School Principal Announces Departure

May 21, 2024 01:41PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

After only a year and a half as Principal of Lafayette High School, Julia Williams announced today that she is transitioning to a new position within the district...

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This is the dairy section of a food department inside a Target store on July 10, 2019. ZikG | Shutterstock
Federal data says inflation continues to rise

Mar 01, 2024 11:06AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Inflation continues to rise in the U.S., according to newly released federal data.

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Babineaux-Fontenot to be honored with UL Lafayette’s 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award

Sep 18, 2023 02:20PM ● By News Desk

Babineaux-Fontenot leads the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and second-largest U.S. charity...

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Rapides Parish man arrested for setting multiple wildfires in Grant Parish

Sep 18, 2023 02:11PM ● By Press Release

Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Forestry Enforcement Division arrested 32-year-old...

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Food and gas prices continue to rise, putting strain on Americans' budgets

Aug 14, 2023 04:54PM ● By The Center Square

Food and gas prices continue to rise, putting a strain on Americans’ budgets even as reports show inflation is slowing...

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LA Treasury Unclaimed Property, LA Wallet team up to reunite citizens with lost money

Aug 14, 2023 04:42PM ● By Press Release

State Treasurer John M. Schroder has announced a groundbreaking partnership between the Louisiana Treasury Unclaimed Property program and LA Wallet...

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LCG’s External Agencies Arts & Culture Grant Now Open For Submission

Jul 07, 2023 02:14PM ● By Press Release

Submissions are open for Acadiana Center for the Arts administered and Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) funded Arts & Culture Grant which supports arts & cultural organizations with up to $7,500...

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Drug Traffickers From Lafayette Area Sentenced for Possession of Heroin

Jul 07, 2023 01:37PM ● By News Desk

Lensly Johnnie, 38, of Lafayette, LA, has been sentenced to 88 months (7 years, 4 months) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release...

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LPSS Superintendent Irma Trosclair Stepping Down

Jun 26, 2023 05:09PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Superintendent Irma Duplechain Trosclair announced today she is stepping down as superintendent of the Lafayette Parish School System to take on a New Role in St. Landry Parish...

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