Lafayette Parish

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

On January 8, 2024, Louisiana State Legislators took their Oath of Office at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge.

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Lafayette Parish School Board (LPSB) member Kate Labue took her oath of office on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 for District 7.