Lafayette LA

Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened in the 800 block of Ridge Road.

Our imagination is a powerful gift. Our imagination provides us a vehicle to feel and see our lives outside of our current reality.

Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet orders all flags at Lafayette Consolidated Government to be flown at half-staff, effective immediately and continuing until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of former Mayor William "Dud" Lastrapes, Jr. who passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 94.

Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet and Sheriff Mark Garber kicked off the re-establishment of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee (CJCC) on February 8, 2024, an initiative aimed at addressing critical issues within the criminal justice system in Lafayette Parish.

President Monique Blanco Boulet has appointed Dr. Jessica Leger, Ph. D., to the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission (LCVC).

The Lafayette Police Department is currently on scene in the 3600 block of Ambassador Caffery Parkway, in regards to an accident.

To address Mardi Gras litter and waste, Keep Lafayette Beautiful received a grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful and recently launched the Clean Up Krewe. 

At 2:00 p.m. on February 6, 2024, Lafayette Regional Airport will open an easy-access Cell Phone Waiting Area to provide motorists with a more convenient way to coordinate the pickup of passengers arriving at LFT.

On February 4, 2024, at 10:56 p.m., The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 1200 block of NE Evangeline Thruway about a shooting incident.

I do not believe in next time. I believe only in right now.