Lanie Lee Cook
Youngsville Residents Voice Concern Over Park; Lafayette Council Defers Trailer Ban Vote
One Youngsville organization expressed concern Tuesday night after the Lafayette City-Parish Council introduced an ordinance transferring ownership of Youngsville's Foster Park from the Lafayette Consolidated Government to the City of Youngsville.
Durel Defends LUS Director’s Unexpected $100,000 Raise
Many people don't know the story behind the number, City Parish President Joey Durel explains Lafayette Utilities System director Terry Huval's $100,000 raise.
Council Approves Budget, New Pay Increases For LCG Employees
The Lafayette Conslidated Government's 2014 budget was approved tonight alongside significant pay increases for all Lafayette government employees.
Former Police Chief Ralph Peters Discusses Family Violence Intervention Program
When former Lafayette police chief Ralph Peters joined law enforcement in the early 1970s, he said more than 30 percent of the workload involved domestic abuse. Back then, all officers did was "restore the peace and try to convince the guy to leave," Peters recalled.
Mother Charged With First-Degree Murder In Daughter’s Death
A 22-year-old woman in Evangeline Parish has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of her 15-month old daughter.
Lafayette Firefighters To Host Sept. 11 Memorial Stair Climb
The Lafayette Professional Firefighters 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event will take place Saturday, Sept. 7, at 9:11 a.m. at the Chase Towers on Jefferson Street.
"This is not a race, but an opportunity to honor and remember the 343 FDNY members who selflessly gave their lives on 9-11-2001," according to the event's press release...
Louisiana Football Coach Mark Hudspeth Touts Accomplishments, Humility
"I think our fans are just now starting to really realize just what we have here, and what's taking place,” said Louisiana head football coach Mark Hudspeth. “And what's great is all these fans have been with us from the ground level.”