Monday, February 23, 2026

Meet Trey Smith, Broussard Resident

A lifelong resident of Broussard, Louisiana, Trey Smith grew up on Huval Drive in the Huval Holiday subdivision. READ MORE ...

City of Youngsville Awarded $459,737 TAP Grant for Hwy 89 Sidewalks – Phase 1

The City of Youngsville has been awarded $459,737 through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for Phase 1 of the Hwy 89 (Youngsville Highway) Sidewalk Project.  READ MORE ...

GVCS Opening Youngsville’s First Whataburger

Youngsville, Louisiana (February 19, 2026) – GVCS Inc. will open the doors to its first Whataburger in Youngsville on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at...

The Purple Putter Announces Soft Opening in Youngsville

Youngsville, LA (February 19, 2026) - Youngsville is welcoming a new addition to its local recreation and entertainment scene with the soft opening of...

Tractor Supply Gets Building Permit in Broussard

Tractor Supply was issued a commercial building permit by the City of Broussard ... READ MORE ...

Injury Challenges in a Different Way

For the past couple of months, I’ve been dealing with a knee injury that’s challenged me in a completely different way. READ MORE ...

Community Feedback Continues as 2026 Hazard Mitigration Plan Advances

Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) invites residents to attend the third public meeting of the 2026 Lafayette Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update process. READ MORE ....

City of Youngsville Awarded $459,737 TAP Grant for Hwy 89 Sidewalks – Phase 1

The City of Youngsville has been awarded $459,737 through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for Phase 1 of the Hwy 89 (Youngsville Highway) Sidewalk Project.  READ MORE ...

Public Service Announcement from the City of Broussard

The city will be conducting routine smoke testing in several residential subdivisions in the coming days. READ MORE ...

Broussard Mayor Gives State of the City

Broussard Mayor Ray Bourque delivers an update on the state of the City of Broussard, reflecting on key accomplishments from 2025 in this video. Click on image to view video ...

Dr. Anna Jilla Earns National Recognition from the American Academy of Audiology

The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) has selected Dr. Anna Jilla, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, as the 2026 recipient of the Outstanding Early Career Award. READ MORE ...

REVISED: LPSB Regular School Board Meeting – February 12, 2026

The Lafayette Parish School Board (LPSB) will hold its regular meeting on February 12, 2026. READ MORE ...

LPSB Insurance/Finance Committee Meeting Agenda and Packet

The agenda for the Board Insurance/Finance Committee Meeting for Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. can be found ... READ MORE ...

3rd Annual BYOB Hamburger & Hotdog Festival

The Krewe de Acadiana will host the 3rd Annual BYOB (Bringing You Our Best) Hamburger & Hotdog Festival on ... READ MORE ...

Youngsville to Host STM Hopefest Music Festival and 5K

St. Thomas More Catholic High School (STM) is hosting Hopefest on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Youngsville Sports Complex Amphitheater (801 Savoy Road). READ MORE ...

Coffee in Broussard with Mayor and Chiefs – February 20, 2026

The monthly Coffee in Broussard with the Mayor and Chiefs event will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at ... READ MORE ...

Youngsville Celebrates Successful Mardi Gras Parade with Community and Recognition

Youngsville, LA (February 14, 2026) — Youngsville celebrated Mardi Gras in true community fashion today as the City of Youngsville hosted a family-friendly Mardi...

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