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Following the state release of student results, Lafayette Parish School System is celebrating continued academic achievement as 43% of students scored Mastery or above on 2025-26 LEAP Assessment with growth in Science, Social Studies and Math across all grade levels.

A new Louisiana law taking effect August 1, 2026, will prohibit certain surcharges on debit card transactions. Click on the image to read more ...

John Trahan, Jr., officially announces his candidacy for Youngsville Chief of Police.  READ MORE ...

Lafayette Parish School System students in kindergarten through third grade made significant gains in reading proficiency during the 2025-2026 school year ... READ MORE ...

The Lafayette Parish School Board will hold its regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026. READ MORE ...

The Lafayette Parish School System has named Ebony Moten as the new principal of Lerosen Preparatory Program. READ MORE ...

The Lafayette Parish School Board will hold a public hearing regarding potential closure and re-purpose of Ovey Comeaux High. READ MORE ...

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 ...

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 ...

What happens when caregiving lasts a lifetime? A new BY Local News Media article explores developmental disability services in Louisiana, the role of Medicaid, and the long-term realities families may face as caregivers grow older. READ MORE ...