Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Partners with Faith House of Acadiana to Enhance Public Safety and Support Survivors

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) has signed a contract allowing Faith House of Acadiana to occupy and operate out of a downtown Lafayette office space ... READ MORE by clicking on the image ...

LPSS to Celebrate Literacy and Student-Grown Cuisine with Two Events on Thursday

The Lafayette Parish School System will highlight literacy and hands-on learning with two special events taking place Thursday, February 5. READ MORE ...

LPSS Students May Wear Sweatpants on Monday

With temperatures expected to be below freezing Monday morning, Lafayette Parish School System students will be allowed ... READ MORE ...

LPSS to Host North Lafayette Community Meetings on New K–8 School

The Lafayette Parish School System will host two community meetings to share information about the new K–8 school planned for North Lafayette. READ MORE ...

SLEMCO Increase

We know rising bills are the last thing anyone needs right now, and we're right there with you. Because of a nationwide power shortage—driven largely by huge new AI data centers—we're all facing higher costs to keep the lights on reliably. READ MORE ....

LPSS Schools to Open Tuesday

Lafayette Parish School System schools will be open on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing by around 10 a.m., and winds are expected to be relatively calm. READ MORE ...

High Risk of Black Ice Expected Overnight; Residents Urged to Stay Off Roads

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is urging residents to take extreme caution as high chances of black ice are expected between 8:00 p.m. tonight and early afternoon tomorrow (Monday) due to freezing temperatures and lingering moisture on roadways. READ MORE ....

LCG City-Parish Services Updates for January 26

Due to forecasted freezing temperatures and the potential for hazardous roadway conditions, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) will close all City-Parish buildings on Monday, January 26, 2026. READ MORE ...

Mayor-President Boulet Declares State of Emergency

Given the imminent threat of extreme weather involving freezing temperatures and potential icing of roads, Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet has officially declared a state of emergency for Lafayette Parish this January 25, 2026, at 7:30 am. READ MORE ...

Freezing Weather Preparation

With temperatures forecasted to fall below freezing in Lafayette, water conservation is essential to maintaining sufficient water pressure in the system. Damage from frozen and burst pipes in the system, along with an overuse of water by customers can cause a drop in water pressure. READ MORE ...
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