Youngsville Chamber Launches “Sweet Summer Tour” to Highlight and Promote Local Chamber Businesses

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The Youngsville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the Youngsville Chamber Sweet Summer Tour, a new summer campaign designed to actively promote Chamber Member businesses throughout the community through fun, engaging video spotlights and social media features.
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A Decade of Impact: How McBade Engineers Is Shaping Resilient Communities Across Acadiana

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WWII Soldier Seen in Nibelungen Bridge Photographs Identified After Eight Decades

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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 …

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LPSB Public Hearing, Special, and Regular School Board Meeting Agendas May 14, 2026

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The Lafayette Parish School Board (LPSB) will hold the following meetings on May 14, 2026. READ MORE ...

Student Charged After AI-Generated Image Prompts Investigation at Southside High School

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At approximately 1:00 p.m. at Southside High School, Youngsville Police Department School Resource Officers were notified of a social media image circulating online that appeared to show ... READ MORE ...

Lafayette Parish to host USSSA National All-State Championship

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Lafayette Parish will host the USSSA National All-State Championship from July 28 through August 2, 2026, bringing top youth baseball players from across the country to the region. READ MORE ...
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Local Government

LPSS Continues District-Wide Effort to Increase Employee Pay

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The Lafayette Parish School Board has approved additional salary increases for school support personnel and bus drivers as part of the 2026-27 budget ... READ MORE ...

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

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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 ...
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School News

LPSS Continues District-Wide Effort to Increase Employee Pay

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The Lafayette Parish School Board has approved additional salary increases for school support personnel and bus drivers as part of the 2026-27 budget ... READ MORE ...

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 ....
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Events

Coffee in Broussard With Mayor and Chiefs Set for May 22

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The City of Broussard will hold its monthly Coffee in Broussard event on May 22 at ... READ MORE ...

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

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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.
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