YPD Announces Three Arrests in Child Predator Investigations

Chief JP Broussard of the Youngsville Police Department announces the arrest of three individuals on charges related to crimes against children. READ MORE ...

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WWII Soldier Seen in Nibelungen Bridge Photographs Identified After Eight Decades

 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 …

Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Detectives make arrest in 30-year-old cold case

An arrest has been made in a Lafayette Parish homicide that left one man dead more than three decades ago. READ MORE ....

Being Average is Comfortable, but That is the Problem

Being average is comfortable… and that’s the problem. Average doesn’t demand more from you. It doesn’t push you early in the morning or ask for the extra rep, the extra hour, or the extra discipline. Average says, “This is enough.” But deep down, you know it’s not.READ MORE ...

Geno Delafosse Opened for the Youngsville Lions Club Fais Do Do

Last Saturday, the Youngsville Lions Club held its Second Fais Do Do, as a fundraiser for the projects the club supports. VIEW PHOTOS by clicking o the photo ...

Mayor-President Boulet Names Earl Borden as Lafayette Fire Chief

Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet has selected Earl Borden as the next chief of the Lafayette Fire Department following a national search that began August 18, 2025. READ MORE ...

LA Treasurer Presents Check to Lafayette Resident

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

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

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 ...

Statement from Superintendent Touchet about Audit Process

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

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 ...

Youngsville Chamber Celebrates Local Excellence at 14th Annual Banquet & A.C.E. Awards

The Youngsville Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its 14th Annual Chamber Banquet & A.C.E. Awards on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Youngsville Sports Complex Recreation Center, bringing together business leaders, members, and community stakeholders for an evening of celebration and recognition.

World Volleyball Day and Block the Bully Launch #WorldServeChallenge in Youngsville During Conference USA Beach Championship Weekend

As Conference USA’s Beach Volleyball Championship brings elite collegiate beach volleyball to Youngsville this weekend, World Volleyball Day™ and Block the Bully are inviting the local community to join the excitement with a high-energy #WorldServeChallenge kickoff at Mandez’s Seafood Bar & Grill in Youngsville.

Free Heart Health Screenings Available in Lafayette May 30

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

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

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