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Early Childhood Programs Enrolling Now

The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) is encouraging parents of children from birth to five years old to sign them up for one of the Early Childhood Programs available to district students.

Erath was Proactive in Creating a Playground for All

Several years ago, the town of Erath took proactive measures to ensure an inclusive playground was available for all children.

Rotary Club of Youngsville is having a Coat Drive

The Rotary Club of Youngsville is hosting a Coat Drive and asks area residents and businesses to contribute. The club has a school that...

LCG to reopen warming center for vulnerable residents in advance of arctic front

In response to the imminent below-freezing temperatures approaching again on Friday, January 19, 2024, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is reopening a warming center to provide refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness or who lack adequate heat.

Lafayette Travel Awarded Convention & Visitors Bureau of the Year

The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) awarded Lafayette Travel with the Convention and Visitors Bureau of the Year at the annual Louey Awards that took place in New Orleans this past week.

LCG to Provide Final Opportunity for Residents to Have Republic Trash Carts Removed During the Week of January 22

Lafayette Consolidated Government announced that January 22-26, 2024, will be the final week for residents to have their blue Republic carts removed.

Broussard Council Agenda and Meeting Packet for January 23, 2024

The agenda with the meeting packet for the Broussard City Council meeting to be held on January 23, 2024, at 6 p.m. is shown in the pdf below.

UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory In Effect for Select Schools

A boil water advisory has been issued for certain areas, including J. Wallace James Elementary School, Carencro High School, Live Oak Elementary School, J.W. Faulk Elementary School, David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy, Evangeline Elementary School, Acadian Middle School, Northside High School, Truman Elementary School, and Alice Boucher Elementary School.

LPSS Resumes School on January 18, 2024

After closely monitoring weather and road conditions and thoroughly assessing all facilities, the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) has announced the resumption of regular operations.

LIFTED: LUS Issues a Boil Water Advisory Notification

Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) has issued a Boil Water Advisory for residents and businesses in the areas north of Willow Street, south of Gloria Switch Road, east of Roger Road, and west of Wilderness Trail.
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