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New Mayor Pro Tempore

During last night's (January 12, 2023) Youngsville City Council meeting, a new mayor pro tempore was selected by the city council members.

Gallet Road Bridge Closing for Repairs

The Gallet Road bridge crossing Darby Coulee, south of Savoy Road, will be closed for major bridge repairs beginning Tuesday, January 17 for approximately 2.5 months, weather permitting.

DOTD Announces I-10 Overpass Repair

Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced its plans to repair the Interstate 10 eastbound overpass at Interstate 49.

MLK Jr. Holiday Waste, Transit, Compost Schedule

Republic Services will not collect residential garbage or recycling in Lafayette Parish on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 16.

Matters on Broussard City Council Meeting

Last night's Broussard City Council Meeting held a few surprises on the Appointments of Municipal Officials.

Upset with Appointments of Municipal Officials

In a surprise move at the first Broussard City Council meeting of the year, both the City Clerk and City Engineer positions saw shakeups.

Applications Being Accepted for Leadership Youngsville

The City of Youngsville Louisiana and the Youngsville Chamber of Commerce have announced applications are now being accepted for Leadership Youngsville Class IV.

LASCC Reaches No-Kill Goal

For the third year in a row, the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center (LASCC) has reached no-kill status, meaning the shelter has saved 90 percent or more of the animals’ lives at the shelter.

Fake Arrest Warrant Scam Alert

The Lafayette Police Department urges citizens to be aware of an arrest warrant scam circulating locally.

Writes of Spring Writing Contest

Students in grades K–12 can participate in the Lafayette Public Library's Writes of Spring Writing Contest and submit original pieces of short fiction, personal narrative, or poetry in English, French, Spanish, or Mandarin.
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