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Mayor Ray Bourque announced that the City of Broussard received a check of approximately $2.4 million from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD). The payment was for the rightsizing of Main Street through the Road Transfer Program. The LA DOTD payment to Broussard completes the process of the city taking over Main Street from the state. Bourque advised that the rightsizing of Main Street began around 2020, with a total amount of $3.2 million received by the city from the state for the project. READ MORE on BY Local News by clicking on the photo ...

The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) received a letter on May 21, 2025, from the Deputy Director of Enforcement with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC), outlining findings related to a recent complaint involving Bosco Oilfield Services. READ MORE on BY Local News by clicking on the photo ...

Have you received a text message from "E-ZPass" or another toll service claiming you owe money? READ MORE on BY Local News by clicking on the image ...

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office issues a friendly reminder that there is a parish-wide curfew in place for anyone 16 and under. READ MORE on BY Local News by click on the image...

The Lafayette Parish School System is proud to announce the appointments of Catherine Cassidy as Director of Food Services and Dr. Erin Atkins as Principal of Ovey Comeaux High School. Click on the photo to read more on BY Local News ...

In May 2025, the City of Broussard issued new occupational licenses to ten businesses. READ MORE on BY Local News by clicking on the image ....

The City of Broussard has been recognized as one of the Top 10 safest cities in Louisiana, according to SafeWise's 2025 Safest Cities report.

Mayor Ray Bourque and the City Council honored Magistrate Judge Carrol Spell, Jr., ... READ MORE at BY Local News ...

The City of Broussard is excited to announce its plans to prepare for the future by acquiring several key historical and functional buildings, including the iconic Broussard Elementary School and the adjacent buildings located on East Madison Street. READ MORE ...

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., announced that approximately 143,000 unclaimed property checks totaling over $34 million will be mailed out on Friday May 30 following a data match to update addresses with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. READ MORE ...