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Lafayette Attorney Vying For Joel Robideaux’s Seat Hosts Fundraiser
Lafayette real estate attorney Jean-Paul Coussan is running for term-limited Rep. Joel Robideaux's seat in House District 45.
Police Uncover Synthetic Marijuana Manufacturing Operation
Agents reportedly discovered 1,137.5 grams of synthetic marijuana and a major manufacturing operation.
18-Month Old Drowns In Lafayette
The child -- who remains unidentified -- was transported to the hospital and soon pronounced dead.
UL Professor Announces Candidacy For Lafayette School Board
Kathleen Schott Espinoza sent out a press release Thursday afternoon announcing she's entering the race for Greg Awbrey's District 6 seat.
Lafayette Chief Against Police Pay Raise Bill
Craft said although he supports a pay increase for his employees, he doesn't think the state shouldn't mandate it.
Lafayette School Board Officially Selects Interim Legal Counsel
The firm represents other school districts throughout the state.
Lafayette School Board Committees To Meet Today
Committees of the Lafayette Parish School Board are meeting today to discuss hiring security at meetings and to begin discussion on selecting legal counsel.
LALegis2014: Bill Would Require State’s OK Before Filing Oil, Gas Suits
Republican Rep. Joel Robideaux discussed the bill March 17 at the Acadiana Press Club's Newsmaker Forum.
LALegis2014: Lawmakers Reconsider TOPS Program
At least 15 bills proposed by the Louisiana House and Senate address the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, which ballooned into a $235 million program after starting out at around $40 million in the late 1990s.
Source Says FBI Now Involved In Lafayette School Board Bribery Scandal
Allegations of bribery first surfaced after health insurance consultant Rina Tikia sent a letter to the LPSB demanding more than $200,000 in payment.
Lafayette Wrap-Up: School Calendar Considered, Council Reorganizes MPO
Mardi Gras pushed back the Lafayette City-Parish Council meeting to run at the same time as last night's regular meeting of the Lafayette Parish School Board.
UPDATE: Four Adults, One Child Dead In Weekend Crashes
Police say the victims were unrestrained and alcohol was a factor.
News Wrap Up: Child Shooting Victim Dies, Drug Court Proposed For Vets, Idaho Wants Guns On Campus
Because news doesn't stop for Mardi Gras.
Lafayette Council Considers Ways To Increase Parking Revenues
The Lafayette City-Parish Council is looking at possible supply-and-demand pricing for downtown parking in order to increase revenues to pay for technological upgrades for the parking system.
Action Sought By Lafayette Postal Union To Halt Scalebacks At Local Facility
All mail sent through the Moss Street facility must be processed in Baton Rouge, whether it's sent across the country or across the street.
No-Show Causes Another Continuance In Oil And Gas Suit
LOGA is suing the state's attorney general to block a suit by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority that asks energy companies to clean up after themselves or pay for damages.
Lafayette Parish School Board Joins Lawsuit Against State
The suit comes as the Lafayette School System faces a $15 million budget shortfall.
Lafayette Council Approves 2 Percent Cost-Of-Living Increase For Retirees
The Lafayette City-Parish Council approved a 2 percent cost-of-living increase for some retired police officers and firefighters at its Feb. 18 meeting.
Vitter Holds Town Hall In New Iberia; Another Scheduled For Crowley
U.S. Sen. David Vitter held a town meeting in New Iberia Feb. 17, and more than 80 people showed up to voice their concerns.
Crimes In Lafayette Up 9 Percent In 2013
Crimes increased by 9 percent in 2013 — the highest increase since 2007 — according to statistics released Feb. 17 by the Lafayette Police Department.