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One Dead After Altercation on Louveteau Road

Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s (LPSO) Detectives are investigating a Thursday night altercation that left one man dead and another under arrest.

UPDATE: LPSB Facilities and Long-Range Plan Committee Agenda

The Facilities and Long-Range Plan Committee of the Lafayette Parish School Board will meet at 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Post-Storm Debris Pickup in Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is actively addressing the extensive debris left in the wake of the recent storms that battered the area with hurricane-force winds, which surpassed initial National Weather Service forecasts, resulting in an exceptionally large volume of debris.

UPDATE: Lafayette Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Day

Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Household Hazardous Waste Day (HHWD) will occur on May 18, 2024, at the Northgate Mall.

Tammy Luke Appointed as Director of Community Development and Planning at LCG

Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet announces the appointment of Tammy Luke as the new Director of Community Development & Planning.

Grinding Through the Discomfort Requires Belief in Your Abilities

Grinding through the discomfort requires belief in your abilities. It’s daily telling yourself that you’re going to make it, that you have what it takes, and that your ideas are worthy of pursuit. Though it may seem crazy, you’re on the right track.

LPSS Announces New Principal Appointments

The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) is pleased to announce several administrative changes across the district, effective for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Memorial Day Garbage Collection Schedule

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) wants to inform residents about the garbage collection schedule for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024.

Father Turns Grief into Advocacy Against Forms of Distracted Driving

After grieving the loss of his eighteen-year-old daughter Ramsie Baumgardner in a tragic accident, Brian Baumgardner made the decision to advocate against drinking and distracted driving.
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