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LPSS Names Nancy Credeur Director of Educational Technology

Lafayette, LA (April 29, 2026) — The Lafayette Parish School System has appointed Nancy Credeur as director of educational technology, according to information released...

LPSS Statement on the Death of Teacher

The Lafayette Parish School System announced the unexpected passing of a Westside Elementary teacher. READ MORE ...

LUS Warns of Utility Billing Scam

Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) is issuing an urgent warning to customers following reports of phone scams. READ MORE ...

Residents Invited To Submit Questions For 2026 Broussard And Youngsville Candidate Questionnaires

Residents of Broussard and Youngsville who would like to submit a question for possible inclusion in the candidate questionnaires are invited to do so. READ MORE by clicking on the image ...

Statement from Superintendent Touchet about Audit Process

The statement below was made by Lafayette Parish Schools Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr. regarding recent reports referencing the audit process ... READ MORE ...

Statement on the Resignation of Lafayette Parish School Board Member

Chad Desormeaux, the Lafayette Parish School Board Member representing District 2, has submitted his resignation to the Louisiana Secretary of State, effective immediately. READ FULL STORY ...

UPDATE – FOUND: Missing / Endangered Juvenile – Gabrielle Hebert

On April 1, 2026, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Youngsville Police officers were contacted by the parents of a juvenile who reported their 16-year-old daughter, Gabrielle Hebert, had run away from home. Read Full Story ...

Donald “Don” Landry Seeking Re-election as 15th Judicial District Attorney

Donald "Don" Landry was born and raised in Lafayette Parish and has spent his entire life and career striving to make our community the best place to live and raise a family. READ MORE ...

Lafayette Parish School Board Approves Key Portion of 2026–27 Budget, Advances Employee Pay Increases

The Lafayette Parish School Board has approved the General Fund portion of the district’s 2026–27 budget, a nearly $360 million plan that includes targeted pay increases for bus drivers and school support personnel. READ MORE ...

Two Lafayette Parish Educators Named State Semifinalists

Two Lafayette Parish School System educators have been named semifinalists for Louisiana’s top education honors. READ MORE ...