LPSB Special Board Meeting: May 4, 2026

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The Lafayette Parish School Board will hold a Special Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2026. READ MORE ...
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UPDATE: Martha Odom Identified as Student Killed in Baton Rouge Mall Shooting Involving Ascension Episcopal Students

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A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge left one person dead and multiple others injured, including three high school seniors from Ascension Episcopal School, according to Associated Press and KADN News 15. Authorities said the incident stemmed from a dispute between two groups. READ MORE ...

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

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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

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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 ...
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Local Government

New Occupational Licenses and Ownership Changes Recorded in Broussard for April 2026

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The following list reflects new occupational licenses and changes in ownership recorded in Broussard during April 2026 ... READ MORE ...

Mayor-President Boulet Names Earl Borden as Lafayette Fire Chief

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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

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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 ...
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School News

LPSB Special Board Meeting: May 4, 2026

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The Lafayette Parish School Board will hold a Special Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2026. READ MORE ...

LPSS Names Nancy Credeur Director of Educational Technology

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Lafayette, LA (April 29, 2026) — The Lafayette Parish School System has appointed Nancy Credeur as director of educational technology, according to information released...
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Events

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

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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

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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

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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 ...
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