![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)
![Lafayette Council Approves Putting Airport Tax To Ballot](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2013/11/Airport.png?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Council Approves Putting Airport Tax To Ballot
The City-Parish Council gave the election the go-ahead at its Tuesday meeting with a 7-1 vote.
![Inmate Beaten; Four Lafayette Deputies Arrested](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/Lafayett-Parish-Sheriff-Deputy-badge-KPEL-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Inmate Beaten; Four Lafayette Deputies Arrested
The inmate required hospitalization for several days, according to Louisiana State Police.
![Lafayette Airport Director Resigns Suddenly Following “Incident”](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2013/11/Airport.png?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Airport Director Resigns Suddenly Following “Incident”
Airport Board Chairman Matt Cruse released a statement Monday saying the incident had nothing to do with passenger safety or airport operations, but it is under investigation.
![Rayne Police Chief: “We Are Facing A Criminal Justice Crisis”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/calvin-minix-and-trudy-miller-booking-photographs.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rayne Police Chief: “We Are Facing A Criminal Justice Crisis”
The statement came in a Thursday press release regarding the June 5 arrest of three teenagers on felony charges.
![Lafayette School Board Discusses Goals For Coming School Year](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/01/LPSS-13.01.15.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette School Board Discusses Goals For Coming School Year
The board will vote on whether to adopt tonight's proposals at its regular meeting June 16.
![Local Groomer Faces Animal-Cruelty Charges After Video Goes Viral [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/Screen-Shot-2014-06-10-at-5.50.21-PM.png?w=980&q=75)
Local Groomer Faces Animal-Cruelty Charges After Video Goes Viral [VIDEO]
Lafayette Animal Control Supervisor Virginia Lee said this is the second complaint she's received against the business this year.
![Overfilled Rail Car Caused Chlorine Leak](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/02/firetruck.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Overfilled Rail Car Caused Chlorine Leak
Investigators say the excess liquids increased pressure in the car and caused its safety valve to activate.
![No Headway Yet In Covering Lafayette Schools’ $20 Million Shortfall](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/01/LPSS-13.01.15.jpg?w=980&q=75)
No Headway Yet In Covering Lafayette Schools’ $20 Million Shortfall
The Lafayette Parish School Board isn't yet tapping into its reserve funds to cover the shortage.
![Lafayette Board Won’t Disclose Information About Cooper Investigation](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/12/School-Board-V-Cooper.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Board Won’t Disclose Information About Cooper Investigation
Cooper distributed a letter Wednesday waiving his right to privacy in the matter.
![Council Approves Plans For Lafayette Central Park](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/05/Horse-Farm-Farmers-Market-With-Bret-Fruge-and-Joey-Durel-KPEL-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Council Approves Plans For Lafayette Central Park
Expect to see lush gardens, an amphitheater and a hammock grove at the park, along with revenue-generating attractions like mini golf and a carousel.
![LEAP Scores Released As PARCC Remains In Limbo](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/RS3283_100281534-scr1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LEAP Scores Released As PARCC Remains In Limbo
This could be the last time students take the LEAP, as the Common Core-aligned PARCC tests are set to be administered next year.
![Costco Agreement Could Bring Infrastructure Improvements To South Lafayette](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/163567711.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Costco Agreement Could Bring Infrastructure Improvements To South Lafayette
Improvements to the area could include drainage, additional roadways and even a new police substation.
![Attorney General Approves Lafayette Superintendent Investigation](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/12/School-Board-V-Cooper.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Attorney General Approves Lafayette Superintendent Investigation
Board members Mark Cockerham, Kermit Bouillion and Shelton Cobb specifically asked for detailed explanations about why the investigation is moving forward.
![Lafayette Council Amends Fines For Trash Pickup](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/01/97366182.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Council Amends Fines For Trash Pickup
Lafayette landowers who defy the city's new trash ordinances can face up to $150 in fines.
![Northside Residents Voice Concerns About Increased Gun Violence](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/LLC_22681.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Northside Residents Voice Concerns About Increased Gun Violence
Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft said Precincts 1 and 4 have seen a recent increase in "sporadic gun violence."
![Weekend Bust Nets 135 Arrests, $400K In Drugs](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/LLC_3805.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Weekend Bust Nets 135 Arrests, $400K In Drugs
It's the fourth operation of this caliber since May 2013.
![Building Character, Convenience Essential To Downtown Lafayette’s Future](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2014/01/1492571_10151859479285079_2043791081_o.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Building Character, Convenience Essential To Downtown Lafayette’s Future
Setting a standard for how downtown looks and operates is necessary from an economic standpoint, says the Downtown Development Authority.
![Senate Committee Approves Moving School Board Election Years](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/10/Ballot-Box-Credit-Photodisc-dv1673053.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senate Committee Approves Moving School Board Election Years
Rep. Nancy Landry, R-Lafayette, said her bill would increase voter turnout when electing the school district’s governing body.
![New Policies For Bus Drivers After Student Left Behind](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/01/School-Bus-2-KPEL-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Policies For Bus Drivers After Student Left Behind
The bus driver involved in the incident had stopped at a store to run a personal errand.
![Keg Owner Banned From Business For Selling To Minors](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/the-keg-e1397913191447.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Keg Owner Banned From Business For Selling To Minors
The bar will be subleased under the direction of the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.