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Dr. Anna Jilla Earns National Recognition from the American Academy of Audiology

The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) has selected Dr. Anna Jilla, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, as the 2026 recipient of the Outstanding Early Career Award. READ MORE ...

Judge Douglas J. Saloom Announces Retirement

From Judge Saloom: After 31 years serving as your Lafayette City Court Judge, Division B, I have decided that it is time to relinquish that honor and privilege to a new judge.  READ MORE ...

City of Youngsville Awarded $459,737 TAP Grant for Hwy 89 Sidewalks – Phase 1

The City of Youngsville has been awarded $459,737 through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for Phase 1 of the Hwy 89 (Youngsville Highway) Sidewalk Project.  READ MORE ...

Ochsner to open standalone ER in Broussard

Ochsner Lafayette General is opening a standalone emergency department in Broussard. READ MORE ...

Eight Months Later: Broussard‑Youngsville Connector Eases Regional Travel

Now that the Broussard‑Youngsville Connector has been open since June 2025, local officials and area drivers are assessing how the long‑planned roadway ... READ MORE ...

UPDATE: Truck Crashes Through Garage

A pickup truck tore through a garage on Kelsea Drive in Broussard’s Huval Holiday Subdivision this afternoon. READ MORE ...

Lafayette Diocese Announces Death of Father Schexnayder

The Diocese of Lafayette made the following announcement of the death of Father Gary Scheynayder ... READ MORE ...

LPSO CALEA Public Comment Portal

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has implemented a public comment portal as part of our accreditation process, and is seeking engagement from our community. READ MORE ...

REVISED: LPSB Regular School Board Meeting – February 12, 2026

The Lafayette Parish School Board (LPSB) will hold its regular meeting on February 12, 2026. READ MORE ...

Broussard Occupational Licenses – January 2026

In January 2026, the City of Broussard issued new occupational licenses to nine businesses. READ MORE on BY Local News Media by clicking on the image ....
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