Youngsville Students Honored in Student of the Year Celebration

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Youngsville students selected as Student of the Year (SOY) were recognized Wednesday morning during a special celebration at Huya Craft Coffee. READ FULL STORY >>
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PFC Charles Theodore Plog
PFC Charles T Plog Photo courtesy of the Plog Family

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

LOPA to Honor Local Donor Heroes

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LOPA (Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency), along with hospital and community partners, will honor organ and tissue donor heroes statewide with events and activities scheduled throughout National Donate Life Month (NDLM) in April. READ MORE ...

The Coffee Ritual

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My parents were both Louisiana Cajuns, and morning coffee was a family ritual. Mother usually prepared it, but Dad frequently made coffee, too. READ MORE ...

City of Broussard, BEDC Hold First Broussard Boil- Photos

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The City of Broussard and the Broussard Economic Development Corporation held their first Broussard Boil this evening. READ MORE and VIEW PHOTOS ...
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Local Government

PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Broussard – Houses for Sale

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The City of Broussard has two surplus houses for sale. These houses are on properties the city recently acquired and must be moved. READ MORE ...

LCG Good Friday Schedule Notices

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In observance of Good Friday, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) announces the following changes to services on Friday, April 3, 2026. READ MORE ...

LCG PARC Department Reopens Picard Park, Delivery New Spaces for Recreation, Connection, and Community

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Lafayette Consolidated Government’s (LCG) Lafayette Parks, Recreations, & Culture (PARC) Department announces the official reopening of the newly enhanced Picard Park, a reimagined community space designed to bring residents together through active recreation and shared experiences. READ MORE ...

Lafayette Parish Launches “250” Acts of Pride or Service Challenge to Celebrate American250

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As our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of American independence, Lafayette Parish is stepping forward with a community-wide effort to do its part. READ MORE ...
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School News

Statement on the Resignation of Lafayette Parish School Board Member

Chad Desormeaux, the Lafayette Parish School Board Member representing District 2, has submitted his resignation to the Louisiana Secretary of State, effective immediately. READ FULL STORY ...

Lafayette Parish School Board Approves Key Portion of 2026–27 Budget, Advances Employee Pay Increases

The Lafayette Parish School Board has approved the General Fund portion of the district’s 2026–27 budget, a nearly $360 million plan that includes targeted pay increases for bus drivers and school support personnel. READ MORE ...

Two Lafayette Parish Educators Named State Semifinalists

Two Lafayette Parish School System educators have been named semifinalists for Louisiana’s top education honors. READ MORE ...
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Events

Youngsville Chamber Introduces “Taste of Youngsville” at 14th Annual Banquet & A.C.E. Awards

Youngsville, LA (March 31, 2026) — The Youngsville Chamber of Commerce will debut Taste of Youngsville, a new culinary showcase, during its 14th Annual...

Lions Club of Youngsville to Host Second Annual Fais Do Do Festival on April 18

The Lions Club of Youngsville will host its Second Annual Fais Do Do Festival on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Youngsville Sports Complex. READ MORE ...

Coffee in Broussard with the Mayor and Chiefs

A Coffee in Broussard with the Mayor and Chiefs was held this morning at Prejean’s Restaurant, bringing community members together in an informal setting. READ MORE ...

Coffee with a Cop in Youngsville

Youngsville, LA (March 20, 2026) - The Youngsville Police Department held a Coffee with a Cop event yesterday, giving residents an opportunity to meet...
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Opinions / Editorials / Letters to the Editor

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