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LCG to Provide Final Opportunity for Residents to Have Republic Trash Carts Removed During the Week of January 22

Newsroom - January 18, 2024 9:47 am

Lafayette Consolidated Government announced that January 22-26, 2024, will be the final week for residents to have their blue Republic carts removed.

UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory In Effect for Select Schools

Newsroom - January 17, 2024 5:24 pm

A boil water advisory has been issued for certain areas, including J. Wallace James Elementary School, Carencro High School, Live Oak Elementary School, J.W. Faulk Elementary School, David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy, Evangeline Elementary School, Acadian Middle School, Northside High School, Truman Elementary School, and Alice Boucher Elementary School.

LPSS Resumes School on January 18, 2024

Newsroom - January 17, 2024 3:16 pm

After closely monitoring weather and road conditions and thoroughly assessing all facilities, the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) has announced the resumption of regular operations.

LPSS Extends School Closure

Newsroom - January 16, 2024 11:55 am

In response to the ongoing extreme cold weather and below-freezing temperatures in the area, the Lafayette Parish School System has decided to extend the closure of all schools and facilities.

LCG Declares Civil Leave; Trash and Transite Also Suspended

Newsroom - January 16, 2024 8:47 am

In response to record-low freezing temperatures, Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet has declared Civil Leave for Lafayette Consolidated Government employees beginning at 8:00 a.m. today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

LPSS Announces School Closure Due to Extreme Cold Weather

Newsroom - January 15, 2024 12:24 pm

After assessing the impact of the extreme cold weather in our area and in consultation with local officials, the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) has decided to close all schools and facilities on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in the best interest of safety for students, faculty, and staff.

Face the Mirror

Newsroom - January 15, 2024 8:45 am

I never show up to the mirror to change the mirror. Instead, I show up differently each time I face the mirror.

LCG preparing for extreme cold weather; Encourages residents to start preparations

Newsroom - January 12, 2024 5:09 pm

Lafayette Consolidated Government, in coordination with the Lafayette Office of Homeland Security and the National Weather Services in preparations for the forecasted extreme temperatures, encourages residents to begin preparations now.

LPSO CALEA Public Portal Information

Newsroom - January 12, 2024 11:29 am

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has implemented a public comment portal as part of our accreditation process and is seeking engagement from our community.

City Councilman Boudreaux Remarks on Garbage and Recycling Service on 2024 MLK Jr Holiday

Newsroom - January 12, 2024 11:00 am

During his service on the former Lafayette City-Parish Council, current District 5 City Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux authored Resolution No. R-010-2019 to declare the suspension of residential garbage and recycling service on the Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) holiday within the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated parts of Lafayette Parish, which was adopted with unanimous support.

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