Thursday, October 2, 2025

Lafayette Parish

Using Past Challenges to Help in the Present

Bringing the past challenges up to think about in the present helps me to remember the pain, struggle, perseverance, and what it took to overcome.

AWS and LCG Address Operational Hiccups

Acadiana Waste Services (AWS), the new waste management provider for residents in the city of Lafayette and unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish, is navigating its second week of operations.

LASCC Dogs Leave the Shelter for a Free Adoption Event

Looking for your next furry family member? Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center (LASCC) staff will showcase eight dogs available for adoption at Shades Sunglasses and Casual Apparel.

Lafayette Parish Fire Chiefs Decide to Opt Out of the SFM Burn Ban

Fire Chiefs from Lafayette, Broussard, Carencro, Duson, Milton, Judice, Scott, and Youngsville met again this morning to discuss the State Fire Marshal’s modified Statewide Burn Ban.

Infinity Valve & Supply Expansion to Result in 213 New Acadiana Region Jobs

Infinity Operators, LLC announced it is investing $1.1 million to increase production capacity of its new air compression division through equipment upgrades and physical expansion of its manufacturing facility in Lafayette Parish.

Being Grateful

There are so many things in my life that I can choose from to be grateful for and I’m sure you can agree that you do as well.

Senior Property Assessment Freeze

Although the Senior Property Assessment Freeze (SPAF) started in Louisiana through a constitutional amendment in 1998, there may be some seniors who are unaware of it, what it is, and how it could benefit them.

Destroy Personal Documents During LCG and Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s Paper Shredding Day

Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Department of Environmental Quality and Keep Lafayette Beautiful are hosting Paper Shredding Day.

Stay Ready

She asked me, “What are you training for?” I told her that I was training for life.

Not Looking for Permission

Eventually, we have to get to a place of not looking for permission from others to do what we know we need to do or to desire what we want to achieve.
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