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See What’s On Your Ballot Before Early Voting
Residents in five parishes will be going to the polls.
AUDIO: Lafayette Government, Businesses Creating Mask Compliance Directory
Nanette Cook also discusses the Protect the City Committee and why she had a change of heart about a citywide mask mandate.
Filing Your Tax Returns Early Could Cost You $1400 in Stimulus Money
Filing your tax returns early could make you ineligible for the upcoming third stimulus check.
Lafayette Council To Appoint “Save The City” Committee Members
Nineteen people applied for two at-large positions.
Officials In Arkansas Introduce Bill That Would Ban Transgender Students From Being On Wom…
The Attorney General in Arkansas announced that new legislation has been proposed that would keep transgender students off of women's sports teams in K-12 schools. The bill comes in response to President Biden's recent executive order intended to combat discrimination when it comes to sexu…
Lafayette Police Won’t Enforce State Mask Mandate
Chief Glover says his officers would enforce a local mandate but they are currently not enforcing the statewide mask mandate.
Governor Edwards Blasts Lafayette Leadership
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards expressed his disappointment in how Lafayette leadership is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov Edwards Requests Emergency Declaration for Winter Weather
Once again Louisiana's Governor is asking for federal assistance in yet another natural disaster in the state.
Democratic Congressman Sues Trump Over Role In Capitol Riot
The lawsuit is part of an expected wave of litigation over the January 6 riot.
AP sources: GOP leader McConnell will vote to acquit Trump
McConnell made his thoughts known in letter to colleagues.
Senate Votes To Hear Witnesses In Trump Trial
This decision could cause a delay in the verdict.
Political Action Committee Wants Rep. Clay Higgins to Resign
Blackhorn, a newly formed political action committee (PAC), formed by Lafayette businessman Ken Miller, is calling for the resignation of Rep. Clay Higgins.