Lafayette Parish to Host Free Shelter Operations and Trauma-Informed Care Training

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The Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (Lafayette Parish OHSEP) and the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) Department will host a free Shelter Operations & Trauma-Informed Care Training on .... READ MORE ....
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WWII Soldier Seen in Nibelungen Bridge Photographs Identified After Eight Decades

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Youngsville Chamber Launches “Sweet Summer Tour” to Highlight and Promote Local Chamber Businesses

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The Youngsville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the Youngsville Chamber Sweet Summer Tour, a new summer campaign designed to actively promote Chamber Member businesses throughout the community through fun, engaging video spotlights and social media features.

LHSC / LPD Seatbelt Enforcement Special Wave: Click It or Ticket

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The Lafayette Police Department is proud to partner with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in a “Special Wave” enforcement endeavor, proactively looking for drivers and occupants not wearing safety belts while traveling on the roadway. To read more, click on the photo.

Broussard Moves Up to No. 6 on Louisiana Safest Cities List

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Broussard has been named the sixth safest city in Louisiana in SafeWise’s annual statewide rankings, moving up from No. 8 last year. READ MORE ...
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Local Government

Lafayette Parish to Host Free Shelter Operations and Trauma-Informed Care Training

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The Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (Lafayette Parish OHSEP) and the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) Department will host a free Shelter Operations & Trauma-Informed Care Training on .... READ MORE ....

Mayor-President Boulet Supports Expansion of Louisiana Fortify Homes Program to Lafayette Parish

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Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet is applauding the expansion of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP) into Lafayette Parish, calling the initiative an important investment in community resilience, hurricane preparedness, and long-term affordability for homeowners. READ MORE ...

Milton Residents Invited to Shape Lafayette Parish Growth Plan

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Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is asking for residents of Milton to share their input and help identify community priorities, concerns, and ideas for Milton's future. READ MORE ...

New Occupational Licenses in Broussard for May 2026

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The following list reflects new occupational licenses in Broussard during May 2026 ... READ MORE ...
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School News

LPSS Continues District-Wide Effort to Increase Employee Pay

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The Lafayette Parish School Board has approved additional salary increases for school support personnel and bus drivers as part of the 2026-27 budget ... READ MORE ...

LPSS Teachers to Receive Largest “13th Check” to Date

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Eligible classroom teachers in the Lafayette Parish School System will receive a $648.87 “13th Check” later this month through the district’s 2002 half-cent sales tax proposition. READ MORE ....
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Events

Little Big Town to Perform at Youngsville Amphitheater on September 12

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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

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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.

Coffee in Broussard With Mayor and Chiefs Set for May 22

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The City of Broussard will hold its monthly Coffee in Broussard event on May 22 at ... READ MORE ...

Local Business Networking Opportunities – Week of May 11

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Local business networking opportunities for the week of May 11, 2026, for the Youngsville, Broussard, and Lafayette areas ... READ MORE....
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