Lafayette LA

Lafayette Police officers are currently on the scene of a shooting that occurred this morning, February 2, 2024, at approximately 9:56 a.m.

Thanks to a new initiative with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s College of Engineering, the Ramageddon Robotics team is one-step closer to competing in this year’s FIRST Robotics Competition.

The Joint Transportation, Highways, & Public Works Committee will conduct a legislative public hearing on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. for the Acadiana Region (District 03).

The Lafayette Police Department is in final preparation for the Mardi Gras parade season here in the City of Lafayette.

The bridge crossing on Crestlawn Drive (approximately 0.40 miles east of Johnston Street) will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, February 5, 2024.

As Mardi Gras 2024 approaches, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) reminds businesses, residents, and travelers in the City of Lafayette that Public Works will begin placing barricades along the parade route on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.

Starting Monday, February 5, 2024, Bluebird Drive will be closed at the bridge crossing between Comeaux Recreation Center and Ovey Comeaux High School (OCHS).

Due to the ongoing construction at Brown Park (1234 E Pont Des Mouton Road), the dog park will be closed for the duration of its construction.

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The Lafayette Police Department was on the scene of a hit-and-run vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.