Lafayette LA

Special Joint Council Meeting on Homewood Detention Project Canceled

Due to the forecast for rainy weather that will potentially impact the condition of the project site and its safe accessibility, the special joint meeting of the Lafayette Parish Council and the Lafayette City Council scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 has been canceled.

UPDATE: Homicide Investigation on 100 Block of Harrison Drive

On March 24, 2024, at 4:24 am., The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 100 block of Harrison Drive in Lafayette, Louisiana, in reference to a shooting incident.

‘News 15’ Named Best Newscast by Louisiana Association of Broadcasters

News 15 has been honored by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters for having the Best Newscast in the state of Louisiana. 

LUS Fire Hydrant Testing

Beginning Monday, March 25, through Friday, March 29, 2024, Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) and its contractors will be performing fire hydrant testing, causing intermittent road closures throughout the City of Lafayette.

Lafayette PARC Coaches Awards Night Celebrates Volunteer Excellence in Youth Sports

Lafayette Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Culture (PARC) will host its annual PARC Coaches Awards Night on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

LPD Conducts Internal Survey

The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) conducted an internal survey that allowed all employees to give their thoughts and opinions on everything from decreasing crime in Lafayette to improving work conditions within the agency.

Lafayette Regional Airport to hold Triennial Full-Scale Emergency Drill

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) will conduct its Triennial Full-Scale Emergency Drill with coordinating agencies on Thursday, March 21, 2024, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Higgins to Host South Louisiana Passport Acceptance Event

Congressman Clay Higgins’ office, in conjunction with the New Orleans Passport Center, will hold a Passport Acceptance Event in Lafayette on March 26. This event will allow those looking to update their passport to do so expeditiously and avoid many of the processing delays that plagued travelers last year.

UPDATE: Officer Involved Shooting Investigation

Around 11:41 p.m. on March 19, 2024, the Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to a domestic call in progress at an apartment complex in the 900 block of South College Road. 

LCVC Receives the International Achievement Award

The Lafayette International Center Foundation, which serves as the Lafayette International Center’s advisory board, is pleased to announce that the 24th International Achievement Award (IAA) was bestowed upon the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission (LCVC).
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