Friday, February 6, 2026

YPD Officer of the Month: Officer Hebert

The Youngsville Police Department is proud to recognize Officer Lester Hebert III as our February Officer of the Month. READ MORE ....

UL Lafayette’s Louisiana Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Center to Co-Host Veteran Entrepreneur Pitch Competition and Collider

Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL), in partnership with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Louisiana Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (LEED) Center, Maven Scouts, MavenWerx, and Louisiana Catalyst, are bringing together industry, academic, and innovation leaders to host an Energy and Manufacturing Collider, with a Veteran Entrepreneur Pitch Competition at the center of the event. READ MORE ...

FMOL Health | Our Lady of Lourdes Experts Available to Discuss Heart Month

February is recognized as American Heart Month, a time to spotlight the importance of heart health and the steps individuals can take to prevent cardiovascular disease. READ MORE ...

South Larriviere Project Update

Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter provides the following update on the South Larriviere project ... READ MORE by clicking on the photo ...

Casting a Vote for the Person I’m Becoming

Every time I do something I know I need to do, but don’t want to do, I cast a vote for the person I’m becoming. READ MORE ...

Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Essay Contest

The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour is an all-expense paid, week-long trip (June 13-20, 2026) to Washington, D.C., coordinated by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), Youth Tour Directors from statewide electric cooperative associations, and local electric cooperatives throughout the country like SLEMCO. READ MORE by clicking on the image ...

Broussard PD February Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Enforcement

The Broussard Police Department was awarded a grant by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission to provide High Visibility Enforcement in the areas of ... READ MORE by clicking on the image ...

Broussard/Youngsville 2026 Political Candidates

Individuals who plan to run for political office in Broussard or Youngsville in 2026 may submit their candidacy press release or announcement to BY Local News Media (BYLN) for publication. READ MORE ...

Congressman vs Representative

Oftentimes some members of—or candidates for—the the House of Representatives refer to themselves as "Congressman" or "Congresswoman" or their campaign run "for Congress". READ MORE ....

Barricades to be Placed on Roads for Mardi Gras

As Mardi Gras approaches, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) reminds businesses, residents, and travelers in the City of Lafayette that Public Works will begin placing barricades along the parade route on Thursday, February 5th, at 8:00 a.m. READ MORE ...