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VICTIM IDENTIFIED: Pedestrian Fatal Accident 3600 block of Ambassador Caffery Pkwy

Newsroom - February 5, 2024 9:43 pm

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

Keep Lafayette Beautiful Launches Clean Up Krewe

Newsroom - February 5, 2024 3:33 pm

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

Convenient Cell Phone Waiting Area to Open at LFT

Newsroom - February 5, 2024 2:36 pm

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.

Shooting Incident 1200 block of NE Evangeline Thruway

Newsroom - February 5, 2024 8:33 am

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.

Next Time Is Not Promised

Newsroom - February 5, 2024 8:30 am

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

Shooting on Ambroise Street

Newsroom - February 2, 2024 5:22 pm

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

Ramageddon Robotics Team Is Gearing Up for Competition

Newsroom - February 1, 2024 10:32 am

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.

DOTD Announces Annual “Road Show” Set for District 03 (Acadiana Region)

Newsroom - January 30, 2024 3:12 pm

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).

Mardi Gras Safety and Rules

Newsroom - January 30, 2024 3:01 pm

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

Bridge on Crestlawn Drive Temporarily Closed

Newsroom - January 30, 2024 2:53 pm

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

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