2025 Lafayette Parish Assessor’s Annual Report

The Lafayette Parish Assessor Justin Centanni has announced that its 2025 Annual Report is now available to the public. READ MORE ...

SLEMCO First Responder Grant Winners Announced

SLEMCO members have chosen five first-responder organizations in Acadiana who will each receive grants of up to $10,000 for to help them protect and serve Acadiana more effectively. READ MORE ...

On Memorial Day: Remembering Broussard-Youngsville Service Members Who Died in Military Service

Today, on Memorial Day, communities across the country pause to honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. READ MORE ...

Acadiana Housing Holds Steady as National Market Stalls

Local home sales are outpacing the national market this spring, with the Youngsville-Broussard corridor and the broader Acadiana region posting steady gains even as the U.S. housing market struggles through what the National Association of Realtors has called a "lackluster" start to the season.

2025 Lafayette Parish Assessor’s Annual Report

The Lafayette Parish Assessor Justin Centanni has announced that its 2025 Annual Report is now available to the public. READ MORE ...

LPSS Leads Louisiana’s Largest Districts in K-3 Reading Growth, Outpaces State Average 

Lafayette Parish School System students in kindergarten through third grade made significant gains in reading proficiency during the 2025-2026 school year ... READ MORE ...

Broussard Council Agenda, Budget Hearing for June 17, 2026

The agenda and meeting packet for the Broussard City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. can be viewed at this link ... READ MORE ...

Lafayette Parish Leaders Urge Residents to Prepare as Hurricane Season Begins

As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway, local leaders across Lafayette Parish are encouraging residents to take steps now to prepare for potential storms and strengthen their homes against future disasters.

LPSS Leads Louisiana’s Largest Districts in K-3 Reading Growth, Outpaces State Average 

Lafayette Parish School System students in kindergarten through third grade made significant gains in reading proficiency during the 2025-2026 school year ... READ MORE ...

LPSB Regular Board Meeting Agenda: June 11, 2026

The Lafayette Parish School Board will hold its regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026. READ MORE ...

French Table to be Held June 12 in Broussard

The monthly French Table will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026 ... READ MORE ...

Youngsville Chamber Announces Dancing with the Youngsville Stars 2026 and Reveals Offical Dance Teams

The Youngsville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of Dancing with the Youngsville Stars, taking place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Youngsville Sports Complex Recreation Center.

Little Big Town to Perform at Youngsville Amphitheater on September 12

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning country music group Little Big Town will perform at the Youngsville Amphitheater powered by SLEMCO on Saturday, September 12.

Red, White & Boom Returns to Youngsville

The City of Youngsville is excited to announce the return of the annual Red, White & Boom, Youngsville Independence Day Celebration presented by Lafayette Roofing on Friday, July 3, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Youngsville Sports Complex Amphitheater.

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