Lafayette Parish

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 ...

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 ...

Meteorologists are forecasting record-breaking freezing temperatures in Lafayette Parish beginning Monday, with brisk winds driving wind chills into the single digits and remaining near 20 degrees throughout the day. READ MORE

SLEMCO has put numerous plans into place prior to predicted subfreezing and icy conditions this weekend and early next week, to make certain crews are ready to handle any possible power outages. READ MORE ...

A Lafayette Parish teen is behind bars after an extensive investigation involving possession of child sexual abuse materials. READ MORE ...

Lafayette man is behind bars after an extensive investigation involving possession of child sexual abuse materials. READ MORE ...

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has announced an administrative reorganization to strengthen how infrastructure projects ... READ MORE ...

Lafayette Parish School System Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr. has been selected as one of only 30 superintendents nationwide ... READ MORE ....

Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet welcomed committee members, community partners, and residents this morning as Lafayette Consolidated Government officially raised the America250 flag at City Hall ... READ MORE

We’re wired to believe the negative faster than the positive. One critical comment outweighs ten compliments. READ MORE ...