What's going on?
Simone Champagne Endorses Josh Guillory For Lafayette Mayor-President
Simone Champagne of Youngsville and recent candidate for Mayor-President announced today that she is endorsing fellow Republican Candidate Josh Guillory in the November 16th Mayor/Presidents race.
Robideaux Makes Temporary Leadership Changes At LUS & LUS Fiber
Lafayette Mayor-President Joel Robideaux has appointed new Interim Directors at Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) and its sister telecommunications system, LUS Fiber.
$350,000 Going To Acadia & St. Martin Fire Departments
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announces that Acadia Parish Fire District 7 and St. Martin Parish will receive more than $350,000 in federal funding from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
Designated On-Street Early Voter Parking
On-street reserved parking will be available at no fee for early voters from Sept. 28 through Oct. 5.
Gov. Edwards, DOTD Sec. Wilson Lead Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Albertson Parkway Completi…
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D., as well as local and state officials, to celebrate the completion of the Albertson Parkway widening project in Lafayette Parish.
Cassidy Announces HUD Guidance For $1.2 B In Mitigation Funds
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published regulatory guidance for how Louisiana can use its $1.2 billion in flood mitigation funds.
Sen. John Kennedy Announces $8.3 Million Grant For Dredging In South Louisiana
U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) announces an $8.3 million Army grant to fund dredging on waterways in south Louisiana.
Taxable Sales Up Across Lafayette Parish
With more than $537 million in sales in June, year-to-date taxable sales have reached $3.09 billion. Year-to-date sales are up 4.6% from 2018 and up 6.9% from 2017.
$2 Million Grant Going To Parking At Lafayette Regional Airport
The Lafayette Airport Commission will receive a $2 million grant from the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to construct and rehabilitate parking facilities at the Lafayette Regional Airport.
Storm Debris Collection Continues In Lafayette Parish
Storm debris collection continues through Lafayette Consolidated Government’s (LCG) contractor, DRC Emergency Services (DRC).
Tropical Storm Barry Debris Collection
Additional storm debris collection will continue through Lafayette Consolidated Government’s (LCG) contractor, DNC Emergency Services (DNC).
Plans For New Animal Shelter Move Forward
Mayor-President Joel Robideaux signed an ordinance that re-allocates funds for the construction of a new Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center (LASCC).
Stuller Family Foundation Contributes To Lafayette Sheriff’s Team
The Stuller Family Foundation donated nearly $50,000 to support the efforts of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) Team on Friday.
The “ROBE” Golf Tournament To Honor Late Cajun Coach
UL athletic supporters, baseball fans and all who admired and respected Ragin’ Cajun coach Tony Robichaux will have an opportunity to honor the late coach and provide financial assistance for his family at the inaugural “Robe” Golf Tournament.
Storm Debris Collection In Lafayette Parish
Though Tropical Storm Barry has passed, evidence of the storm’s strong winds and rain remain throughout the community.
Higgins Announces $2.4M For Ile des Cannes Flood Control Project
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the Ile des Cannes flood control project in Scott, La. will receive $2,400,000 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Trump Grants Request To Expand Fed Emergency Disaster Declaration
Gov. John Bel Edwards’ request that the federal emergency disaster declaration be expanded to include six additional parishes was approved by President Donald J.Trump.
State of Emergency Declared for Lafayette Parish
Lafayette Parish Mayor-President Joel Robideaux declared a state of emergency for Lafayette Parish in advance of predicted severe weather from Tropical Storm Barry.
Multi-parish portion of US 90 dedicated to Kathleen Blanco
U.S. Hwy 90 from its intersection with I-10 in Lafayette to its intersection with La. Hwy 308 in Raceland is now "Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Highway."
Lafayette Charter Hearing Set For Next Week
The legal challenge to Lafayette Consolidated Government amending the City-Parish Government Charter via an ordinance will be heard next week in court.