Lafayette LA

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that, effective immediately, US 90 (Cameron St) from Westgate to Debonnaire Road in Scott, Lafayette Parish, is closed until further notice.

Lafayette Parish Council Member Josh Carlson has provided some 2023 second-quarter highlights of accomplishments for District 3, the City of Lafayette, and the parish.

Mayor-President Josh Guillory has confirmed Judith Estorge as Chief of the Lafayette Police Department (LPD), effective August 1, 2023, three months before completing her 12-month probationary period.

The Broussard, Youngsville, and Lafayette Fire Departments displayed the American Flag today in honor of Ville Platte Deputy Marshall Barry Giglio, who was escorted to New Orleans this morning.

The Industrial Trades Career Fair is held to match skilled job seekers with employers in South Louisiana from the manufacturing, construction, transportation, and distribution/warehousing industries.

The northbound outside lane of LA 176 (Moss Street) between E. Pont Des Mouton Road and Maryview Farm Road, 0.16 mile north of E. Pont Des Mouton, will be closed daily beginning Wednesday, August 9, 2023, until Friday, August 11, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather permitting.

Jeremy Hidalgo, a proven leader and former District 9 School Board Member, is stepping up once again to serve the community by announcing his candidacy for the District 9 School Board seat this upcoming October.

Jacob Landry, candidate for House District 49, attended The Main Event – a night to meet state and local candidates event at Le Pavillion, in Lafayette, Louisiana, last Saturday night.

Residents concerned about the excessive heat and lack of rainfall putting stress on their trees can pick up free compost at the Dean Domingues Compost Facility to help trees retain moisture.

Beginning Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the 300 block of Spring Street will close for Atmos Energy to perform gas line infrastructure construction.