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Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has announced an upgrade to the special tax rating of Lafayette from Aa3 to Aa2, reflecting the city's strengthened financial profile and fiscal management. Additionally, Moody's has assigned an Aa2 rating to the new sales tax bonds.

Following the latest weather update and projected enhanced to moderate risk of severe weather in our area tomorrow morning through mid-afternoon, the Lafayette Parish School System has decided to close all schools and facilities on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in the best interest of safety for our students, faculty and staff.

The Lafayette Parish School System is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year for its Magnet Academy programs with available seats.

The Lafayette Parish School Board (LPSB) has scheduled a regular meeting for Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 5 p.m.

The Lafayette Police Department is putting on a citizen academy starting this summer. The Citizens Academy is a program designed to offer residents insight into how police officers perform their duties and how the department serves the community.

The Regular Youngsville City Council Meeting & Preliminary Plat Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Youngsville City Hall on 201 Iberia Street.

The agenda and meeting packet for the Broussard City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6 p.m.

On Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 10 a.m., LOPA (Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency), along with our community partner, the City of Broussard, hosted a Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony honoring organ and tissue donor heroes.

Lafayette Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) will host four Track & Field meets in 2024.

The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) is pleased to announce the completion of its weapons detection system installation across all campuses, a significant step towards bolstering campus security.