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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 ...

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 ....

Last evening, the Broussard Fire Department held a heartfelt dedication ceremony for its new ladder truck, honoring the memory and legacy of late firefighter Alex J. Bourque. READ MORE ....

Broussard Charter Academy, the newest charter school in Lafayette Parish, is scheduled to open in August 2027. READ MORE ...