When Support Needs Last a Lifetime: Questions Louisiana Families Face Over Time

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What happens when caregiving lasts a lifetime? A new BY Local News Media article explores developmental disability services in Louisiana, the role of Medicaid, and the long-term realities families may face as caregivers grow older. READ MORE ...
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A Decade of Impact: How McBade Engineers Is Shaping Resilient Communities Across Acadiana

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In South Louisiana, infrastructure is more than design—it’s protection, resilience, and the future of entire communities. For the past decade, McBade Engineers & Consultants has been at the center of that mission—delivering projects .... READ FULL ARTICLE ....
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WWII Soldier Seen in Nibelungen Bridge Photographs Identified After Eight Decades

Special  Karen Lagrange Cox – 
For more than 80 years, a fallen American soldier in one of World War II’s widely circulated photographs remained unnamed in the image itself. Through recent historical research, his identity has now been confirmed. This article shares the story behind the photograph, the research that led to the identification, and the historical context surrounding the moment it was taken. → READ FULL STORY …

Latest News

SLEMCO Scholarship Application Deadline is Thursday May 14th

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The deadline for applying for a share of $40,000 in college scholarship money from SLEMCO is fast approaching. READ MORE ...

New Broussard Ladder Truck Dedicated to Legacy of Firefighter Alex Bourque

News Karen Lagrange Cox -
Last evening, the Broussard Fire Department held a heartfelt dedication ceremony for its new ladder truck, honoring the memory and legacy of late firefighter Alex J. Bourque. READ MORE ....

Broussard Charter Academy officially set to open in 2027

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Broussard Charter Academy, the newest charter school in Lafayette Parish, is scheduled to open in August 2027. READ MORE ...
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Local Government

Broussard Council Approves $395,000 Construction Contract for Veterans Memorial

Government Karen Lagrange Cox -
The Broussard City Council approved a $395,000 construction contract Tuesday night for the city’s Veterans Memorial at St. Julien Park. READ MORE ....

YPD Officer of the Month – Cory Melancon

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According to the Youngsville Police Department, Officer Cory Melancon has been named Officer of the Month. READ MORE ...

BPD Officer of the Quarter – Cpl. Jacob Boumans

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According to the Broussard Police Department, Cpl. J. Boumans has been selected as Officer of the Quarter. READ MORE ...

Broussard City Council Meeting Agenda and Packet for May 12, 2026

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The agenda and meeting packet for the Broussard City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. are included in the PDF below. ... READ MORE on BY Local News Meda by clicking on the photo ...
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School News

LPSS Teachers to Receive Largest “13th Check” to Date

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Eligible classroom teachers in the Lafayette Parish School System will receive a $648.87 “13th Check” later this month through the district’s 2002 half-cent sales tax proposition. READ MORE ....

LPSB Insurance Committee Meeting Agenda – May 13, 2026

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The agenda for the rescheduled Lafayette Parish School Board Insurance Committee Meeting on May 13, 2026... READ MORE ....
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Events

Local Business Networking Opportunities – Week of May 11

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Local business networking opportunities for the week of May 11, 2026, for the Youngsville, Broussard, and Lafayette areas ... READ MORE....

French Table to be Held May 8 in Broussard

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The monthly French Table will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 ... READ MORE ...

Youngsville Chamber Celebrates Local Excellence at 14th Annual Banquet & A.C.E. Awards

Events Jamie Creed -
The Youngsville Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its 14th Annual Chamber Banquet & A.C.E. Awards on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Youngsville Sports Complex Recreation Center, bringing together business leaders, members, and community stakeholders for an evening of celebration and recognition.

World Volleyball Day and Block the Bully Launch #WorldServeChallenge in Youngsville During Conference USA Beach Championship Weekend

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As Conference USA’s Beach Volleyball Championship brings elite collegiate beach volleyball to Youngsville this weekend, World Volleyball Day™ and Block the Bully are inviting the local community to join the excitement with a high-energy #WorldServeChallenge kickoff at Mandez’s Seafood Bar & Grill in Youngsville.
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Opinions / Editorials / Letters to the Editor

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