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LUSFiber Financial Information Revealed

Sam Stokes — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:40:18 +0000

In recent weeks conflicting reports have been made over the current state of LUSFiber's finances as well as projections of the government-run fiberoptic network's future.

Lafayette And Broussard Announce End To Water And Land Dispute

Bernadette Lee — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:29:46 +0000

The two leaders met today to talk about annexation and litigation.

Broussard Mayor Says He Is Withdrawing Lawsuit Against The City Of Lafayette

Bernadette Lee — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:19:03 +0000

Langlinais says he is making the move as a sign of good faith on the part of Broussard.

Lafayette To Discontinue Fire Dispatch Services For Broussard – City's Attorney Responds To Durel's Comments

Sam Stokes — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:28:12 +0000

The ongoing dispute between the city of Lafayette and the city of Broussard is reaching new heights, with the attorney representing the City of Broussard now responding to Durel's comments made on Lafayette Live.

City-Parish President Joey Durel's Wife Injured In Morning Accident

Nathan Pike — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 01:30:58 +0000

Chief Administrative Officer Dee Stanley confirms to KPEL that Lynn Durel was injured and had to undergo surgery.

Lafayette Parish To Write $3.4 Million Check To Waste Facilities

KPEL 96.5 — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:00:48 +0000

Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel says the money did not come out of the general fund, but out of the Mosquito Abatement Fund.

Carnival Controversy–St. Louis Claims Second-Largest Mardi Gras, Lafayette Disagrees

Nathan Pike — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:20:38 +0000

The mayor of St. Louis, Mo., Francis Slay, told reporters today that his city has, not only the second-largest Mardi Gras event in the country, but the best in the U.S. as well.

Joyey Durel And Greenville Mayor Engage In Friendly Challenge Over New Orleans Bowl

Michael Scott — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:27:13 +0000

Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel and mayor of Greenville, North Carolina, Allen Thomas, have agreed to a friendly wager over the New Orleans Bowl this weekend. The winning team’s mayor will be treated to a home-cooked meal from the losing team’s mayor. The losing mayor will also give a tree native to his city to [...]

Lafayette Up For $5 Million Award in Bloomberg Challenge

Jude Walker — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:04:27 +0000

Lafayette has been chosen as one of 20 cities in the final running for the Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayor Challenge

Curfew Set for Lafayette Tonight

Jude Walker — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:08:41 +0000

Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel has announced a curfew will be in effect tonight starting at 6pm through 6am on Thursday morning. Here’s the post of Joey Durel’s Facebook page: Just made the decision, along with all municipalities, to go to a 6:00pm to 6:00am curfew. This will help businesses make a decision and allow [...]

Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel Provides Isaac Update

Nathan Pike — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:28:02 +0000

“It’s really not the strength of the winds that’s anything to really be concerned as much as it is the length of the time we have these winds,” Durel says.

Lafayette Parish Declares State Of Emergency

Nathan Pike — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:29:22 +0000

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel has declared a state of emergency, and all non-essential government workers will be off Wednesday. “These declarations by communities and states are simply legal requirements to position themselves for reimbursement by FEMA, primarily,” Durel said through his Facebook page. Officials are also asking the public to [...]

Why Politicians Avoid Disc Jockeys [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:00:24 +0000

We are YOUR radio station and not your elected official. We are held to a much higher standard.

Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel Says Parish is Broke

Jude Walker — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:20:20 +0000

Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel said Thursday night that city and parish funds have been misallocated for quite some time now. In his budget proposal though, there are solutions on how to address the problem.

Sen.Vitter Talks Obamacare And Highways [Audio]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:45:59 +0000

Louisiana Senator David Vitter visited with Bruce and the Kennel Club about the issues that are affecting you the most.

Bruce Street Bridge Finally Open To Traffic

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:02:14 +0000

The Bruce Street Bridge, according to legend, was named for 97.3 The Dawg Morning Show Host Bruce Mikells. The 24 foot long by 20 foot wide bridge was deemed unsafe in October of 2009 and was closed to traffic immediately

Fire Decision Heats Up Lafayette – Broussard Feud

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 28 May 2012 11:55:28 +0000

In spite of the disagreement between the two entities both are vowing that residents in the unincorporated portions of the parish will indeed have fire protection.

Lafayette To Cut Ties With City Of Broussard

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:01:03 +0000

City Parish President Joey Durel announced at last nights city parish council meeting that Lafayette Consolidated Government will be severing ties with the city of Broussard. This means that as soon as legally possible LCG will no longer provide services such as fire dispatch, animal control and water.

Lafayette's Red Light Cameras Face Crucial Vote Tonight

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:37:04 +0000

By the end of tonight's meeting of the council we should know one of two things. There will be more Redflex cameras in operation around Lafayette or there will be NO Redflex cameras operating around Lafayette.

LUS Fiber To Be Featured on NBC's 'Rock Center'

Jude Walker — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:20:44 +0000

Lafayette is getting more national attention. This time LUS Fiber will be featured on NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams with the episode airing later this month or early April. “This kind of publicity has brought credibility and respect to Lafayette from all over the country,” City-Parish President Joey Durel said. “You can’t pay for [...]