News

With the threat of severe weather, DOTD announces that beginning Tuesday, September 10, 2024 ...

In light of recent weather disruptions and the upcoming academic schedule, LPSS is revising the instructional calendar for next week regarding students. 

Last evening, the City of Youngsville held a public hearing to consider levying increased millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward millage rates not exceeding the maximum authorized by law.

The Lafayette Fire Department is investigating an aircraft crash at approximately 11:37 a.m. near Oakbourne Country Club and the 3700 Block of East Simcoe Street.

All Lafayette Parish public schools will reopen on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) schools and district offices will remain closed on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

At the Broussard City Council meeting on September 10, 2024, the council approved awarding Southern Coating, LLC, a bid of $907,000.00 to rehabilitate the Main Street and Highway 90 water towers.

Due to potential weather issues with Tropical Storm/Hurricane Francine, garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed in Broussard and Youngsville.

As Tropical Storm/Hurricane Francine approaches, this a reminder from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) that people should never leave dogs tethered or penned outside and always take their animal companions with them if they have to evacuate their homes.

The Lafayette City Court building will be closed to the public from 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, through Wednesday, September 11, 2024.