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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.
President Trump Approves Request To Expand Federal 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 This Week
The legal challenge to Lafayette Consolidated Government amending the City-Parish Government Charter via an ordinance will be heard this week in court.
LCG Sandbag Sites Open in Lafayette Parish
Lafayette Consolidated Government reminds you that there are two sandbag sites available to residents of Lafayette Parish.
Lafayette Police Looking To Crack Down On Juvenile Curfew Violations
As the school year has ended and summer is well on its way, the Lafayette Police Department will be focusing on juvenile curfew violations due to an increase in violent crimes, car burglaries and trespassing when curfew hours are in effect.
President Trump Approves Disaster Declaration For Louisiana
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that President Donald Trump has approved his request for a federal disaster declaration for the state of Louisiana’s flood fight, including some emergency protective measures.
Interim Director of LUS Fiber Named
Mayor-President Joel Robideaux has appointed Teles Fremin as Interim Director of LUS Fiber until a permanent Director is named.
Lafayette Business Family Member Accused of Sexual Battery
Ismail Balbeisi, a member of the Balbeisi family, has been arrested on one count of sexual battery.
President Trump’s Comments At FEMA Briefing Anger Cajun Navy & Houston Officials
Comments made by President Trump at a FEMA briefing on Wednesday are leaving Cajun Navy members and people in Houston very upset following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
I-10 Westbound Closed Due to Accident
If you are traveling from Baton Rouge you should be diverted at Lobdell to Hwy 190 and south on I-49 before returning to I-10.
United Blood Services Teams Up With The Girl Scouts
Get your Thin Mints-- or Samoas--fix when you donate blood at United Blood Services.
UL Lafayette’s Recognizes Outstanding Fall Graduates
Congratulations to all of the Fall 2017 Outstanding Graduates.
Lafayette Parish Students Win Congressional App Challenge
The team of Lafayette Parish students developed an app that can help connect volunteers with victims in the wake of a natural disaster.
Gov. Edwards Responds to Policeman’s Death In Lafayette & Las Vegas Shooting
"In the wake of evil and hardship, communities across our country come together and demonstrate the inherent goodness in people."
I-10 Westbound Closed At Milepost 4 Near Texas State Line
State Police say I-10 Westbound at milepost 4 near the Texas state line is closed due to flooding.
SLEMCO Prepared For Potential Power Outages
Field crews are ready to be mobilized throughout Acadiana to restore power, if needed.
La. National Guard Prepares For Tropical Storm Cindy Response
The men and women of the state's National Guard are ready for immediate response to weather-related emergencies.
Red Cross Readies Workers, Resources In Anticipation Of Tropical Weather
Louisianans encouraged to share preparedness resources with loved ones in path of storm