![Lanie Lee Cook](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/Lanie-Lee-Cook1.jpg?w=300&q=75)
Lanie Lee Cook
![Lanie Lee Cook](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/Lanie-Lee-Cook1.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Durel To Move Forward With Negotiating Four Corners Purchase](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/Screen-Shot-2014-09-18-at-5.28.02-PM.png?w=980&q=75)
Durel To Move Forward With Negotiating Four Corners Purchase
The City-Parish Council last night gave its blessing for the administration to explore the property’s purchase, but not until Durel’s initial proposal was stripped down.
![Elections Are Near, But Louisiana Is Short On Candidates](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/08/Election-Day-iStock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Elections Are Near, But Louisiana Is Short On Candidates
More than 100 candidates have withdrawn or disqualified, and 24 races have no candidates.
![Another Round Of Lafayette School Board Candidate Forums Scheduled](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/10/Ballot-Box-Credit-Photodisc-dv1673053.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Another Round Of Lafayette School Board Candidate Forums Scheduled
The forums are organized by the League of Women Voters.
![Hearing Date Scheduled For Lafayette Superintendent Pat Cooper](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/01/Dr.-Pat-Cooper-www1.lpssonline.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Hearing Date Scheduled For Lafayette Superintendent Pat Cooper
Board members will also receive a draft of attorney Dennis Blunt's investigative report.
![New Beautification Project To Focus On Litter, Appearance In Lafayette](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/IMG_1005.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Beautification Project To Focus On Litter, Appearance In Lafayette
The project is backed by heads within the government, business and education communities, along with local media outlets — including this one, Townsquare Media.
![State Police Investigating Three Fatal Officer-Involved Shootings This Week](http://townsquare.media/site/437/files/2014/05/Handgun.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Police Investigating Three Fatal Officer-Involved Shootings This Week
The dead include a 25-year-old man, a sheriff's deputy and a 14-year-old boy.
![Health Costs For Young Adults Rising Since 2010](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/cash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Health Costs For Young Adults Rising Since 2010
A study by the nonprofit Health Care Cost Institute found that health-care spending for those aged 19-25 grew at an annual average of 6.9 percent.
![Old Federal Courthouse, Four Corners Could Get Upgrades — Lafayette Live](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/Screen-Shot-2014-09-18-at-5.28.02-PM.png?w=980&q=75)
Old Federal Courthouse, Four Corners Could Get Upgrades — Lafayette Live
Durel will ask the City-Parish Council to support opening negotiations with the LPTFA at Tuesday's meeting.
![Lafayette Board Requests Legislative Audit Of Cooper’s Questioned Practices](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/01/Dr.-Pat-Cooper-www1.lpssonline.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Board Requests Legislative Audit Of Cooper’s Questioned Practices
Blunt says Cooper violated state law through certain personnel and salary decisions that weren’t approved by the board.
![Lafayette Millage Consolidation, Animal Control Funding, Dead For Now](http://townsquare.media/site/341/files/2014/02/Main-SilverblueCat1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Millage Consolidation, Animal Control Funding, Dead For Now
The City-Parish Council failed Tuesday to take a vote on whether to put the consolidation proposal to voters in December.
![Lafayette Board Approves Another Budget Cooper Says He Won’t Accept](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/10368246_766396270079549_2956698109905981729_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Board Approves Another Budget Cooper Says He Won’t Accept
Law requires the budget to be submitted to the state by Sept. 30.
![Lafayette Board Accepts Charges Against Cooper; Hearing Within 30 Days](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/01/Dr.-Pat-Cooper-www1.lpssonline.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Board Accepts Charges Against Cooper; Hearing Within 30 Days
Cooper maintains that he'll be vindicated through the process.
![Surplus Funds Could Balance Lafayette Schools Budget](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/cash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Surplus Funds Could Balance Lafayette Schools Budget
The funds come from excess tax collections and changes in salaries and benefits payouts.
![City-Parish Council Makes Changes To UL Bus Agreement](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/08/Lafayette-Transit-Bus-KPEL-staff-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City-Parish Council Makes Changes To UL Bus Agreement
The city will now be responsible for all major repairs.
![Greg Davis Files Restraining Order Against Lafayette Board Members](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/12/School-Board-V-Cooper.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Greg Davis Files Restraining Order Against Lafayette Board Members
The board will soon vote on formal charges against its superintendent.
![Curious Goods Lawyer Found Guilty In Synthetic Marijuana Scheme](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/02/Synthetic-Marijuana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Curious Goods Lawyer Found Guilty In Synthetic Marijuana Scheme
Daniel Stanford was found guilty for his role in the conspiracy.
![School Bus Involved In Johnston Street Accident](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/08/cathedral-bus-accident.png?w=980&q=75)
School Bus Involved In Johnston Street Accident
Police are still investigating the crash.
![School Board Races Shape Up In Neighboring Parishes](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/08/Election-Day-iStock1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
School Board Races Shape Up In Neighboring Parishes
Here's a breakdown on school board races in the five parishes surrounding Lafayette.
![Board Requests Formal Charges In Cooper Investigation](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/Dr.-Pat-Cooper-KATC.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Board Requests Formal Charges In Cooper Investigation
It will vote next on whether to accept all or some of those charges, after which Cooper would be subject to a hearing before the board and possible reprimanding, including termination.
![Helicopter Assembly Center To Hire 250 Next Year](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/08/Screen-Shot-2014-08-27-at-7.45.29-PM.png?w=980&q=75)
Helicopter Assembly Center To Hire 250 Next Year
The facility will open in 2016.