Lafayette LA

Lafayette Police Investigates Shooting on Chester Street

The Lafayette Police Department responded to reports of shots fired around 12:48 p.m. on Chester Street.

Lafayette Travel President & CEO Appointed as Secretary to the Executive Committee of Southeast Tourism Society Board

Lafayette Travel President & CEO Ben Berthelot was named Secretary to the Executive Committee of the Board during the Southeast Tourism Society’s (STS) Annual Membership Meeting in Jackson, Mississippi. 

UPDATE: Shooting Incident 100 Block of Evelyn Drive

On October 9, 2023, at 8:56 p.m., the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 100 block of Evelyn Drive regarding a shooting in progress.

LCG Clarifies Garbage and Recycling

As Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) transitions its garbage and recycling provider from Republic Services to Acadiana Waste Services (AWS), LCG is addressing some frequently asked questions.

Local Acadiana Architects Honored at State Architecture Conference

The AIA South Louisiana Chapter was well represented at the AIA LA Conference on Architecture Awards Dinner in New Orleans at the Westin in New Orleans on Friday, September 29th, 2023.

Shooting at 2400 Block of West Congress

At around 2:18 a.m., Lafayette Police (LPD) responded to a shooting in the 2500 block of West Congress Street.

ARREST MADE: UPDATE/CORRECTION: Drive-by Shooting Being Investigated by Lafayette Police

Around 10:40 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, Lafayette Police responded to reports of “shots being fired” in the 700 block of Hellen Street.

Bridge Closure South College Road

The La. 3025 (South College Road) Bridge over Coulee Mine, will have intermittent closures occurring in 15-minute intervals on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., weather permitting.

Median Improvements on Ambassador Caffery

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that beginning on October 18, 2023, construction will commence on a $525,350.00 project to perform median improvements on La. 3073 (Ambassador Caffery Pkwy) from its intersection with La. 89-1 (Youngsville Hwy) to .5-mile east of its intersection in Lafayette Parish.

LCG Receives $8,000 Grant

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and Keep Lafayette Beautiful (KLB), a Keep Louisiana Beautiful affiliate, are pleased to announce that it has been awarded an $8,000 grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful to tackle the issue of Mardi Gras litter and waste.
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