Free Heart Health Screenings Available in Lafayette May 30

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Residents ages forty-five and older with a history of heart disease, a family history of heart disease, or risk factors for developing heart disease are invited to participate in free heart health screenings ... READ MORE ...
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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 …

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LFT Fiber Partners with Calix, Further Strengthening Customer Experience

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LFT Fiber is excited to announce a partnership with Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX), an AI and cloud platform company that helps service providers deliver exceptional experiences to subscribers and communities. READ MORE ...

LUS Warns of Utility Billing Scam

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Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) is issuing an urgent warning to customers following reports of phone scams. READ MORE ...

Residents Invited To Submit Questions For 2026 Broussard And Youngsville Candidate Questionnaires

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Residents of Broussard and Youngsville who would like to submit a question for possible inclusion in the candidate questionnaires are invited to do so. READ MORE by clicking on the image ...
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Local Government

LA Treasurer Presents Check to Lafayette Resident

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Louisiana Treasurer Fleming was delighted to deliver an unclaimed property check for $11,975.42 to Lafayette resident Kenneth Duhon, the rightful owner. READ MORE ...

Mayor-President Boulet Issues Veto of City Ordinance Number CO-025-2026

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Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet has issued a veto of City Ordinance No. CO-025-2026, adopted at the April 7, 2026 meeting of the Lafayette City Council. READ MORE ...

Broussard Fire Department Marks Opening of Miguez Station Living Quarters

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The Broussard Fire Department held a dedication ceremony Thursday evening, recognizing the opening of newly remodeled living quarters at Miguez Fire Station, an addition that now allows the station to be staffed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. READ MORE ...

Broussard Continues Drainage Improvements With Coulee Fortune Maintenance

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Public Works crews in the City of Broussard conducted maintenance this week on Coulee Fortune along Dustin Circle, part of an ongoing effort to improve drainage across the city and reduce the risk of flooding during heavy rain events. READ MORE ...
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School News

Statement from Superintendent Touchet about Audit Process

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The statement below was made by Lafayette Parish Schools Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr. regarding recent reports referencing the audit process ... READ MORE ...

Statement on the Resignation of Lafayette Parish School Board Member

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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 ...
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Events

Free Heart Health Screenings Available in Lafayette May 30

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Residents ages forty-five and older with a history of heart disease, a family history of heart disease, or risk factors for developing heart disease are invited to participate in free heart health screenings ... READ MORE ...

Coffee in Broussard With Mayor and Chiefs Set for April 24

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The City of Broussard will hold its monthly Coffee in Broussard event on Friday, April 24, 2026 ... READ MORE ...

Broussard Proud Community Clean-Up Scheduled For April 17

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The City of Broussard is partnering with Parish Proud to host a volunteer community litter clean-up at Arceneaux Park. READ MORE ...

French Table to be Held April 10 in Broussard

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The monthly French Table will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 ... READ MORE ...
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