Lafayette LA

UPDATE: Hit and Run Traffic Fatality on Willow Street

On October 5, 2023, at approximately 8:31 p.m., Lafayette Police responded to reports of a hit-and-run crash involving major injuries on the 1300 block of West Willow Street.

UPDATE: Lane Closures: Evangeline Thruway SB from Donlon Avenue to East Pinhook Road

US 90/US 167 (Evangeline Thruway) southbound from Donlon Avenue to East Pinhook Road will have alternating lane closures beginning Monday, October 9, until Sunday, December 17, 2023, weather permitting.

Registration Deadline for Lafayette’s Inaugural Veterans Day Parade

There is one month away from the registration deadline to ride in Lafayette’s first Veterans Day Parade.

Lewis Hosts Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Rezoning

District 1 Lafayette City Councilman Patrick “Pat” Lewis is hosting a neighborhood town hall meeting to discuss the proposed rezoning of the former J. Wallace James Elementary School campus at 100 Poydras Street in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Start of Construction for Thomas Park Skate Park

City officials and members of the skating community came together on October 3, 2023, for a momentous occasion as they broke ground for the highly anticipated skate park at Thomas Park.

Six Community Members Recognized with Disability Awareness Awards

The Lafayette Mayor-President’s Awareness Committee for Citizens with Disabilities hosted an award ceremony on October 4, 2023, to recognize six amazing citizens in our community.

Fire Under Bridge in 2400 block of West Congress Street

Lafayette firefighters responded to a 911 call of smoke from under the bridge in the 2400 block of West Congress Street on Friday, September 30, 2023, at 10:32 p.m.

UPDATE – Congress Street Bridge Open but with Restrictions

The inside lanes of the bridge on West Congress Street between Bertrand Drive and Foreman Drive are closed until further notice.

Spend Time with Believers

I had a conversation with my girls this morning. They brought up that some students at their school were speaking negatively about a situation involving their sister over something I decided to do for my daughter and her closest friends.

Lane Closure: West Pine Street at Moss Street

Both lanes on West Pine Street at the intersection of Moss Street will be closed, beginning on Monday, October 2, through Friday, October 6, 2023, for Atmos Energy to perform infrastructure repairs within the roadway.
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