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The Lafayette Consolidated Government put out a press release today that details potential funding for sustainability and resiliency within Lafayette Police and Fire Departments as well as a raise for government employees.

A Lafayette Consolidated Government work crew cleaning a coolly near Hillside Drive found a dead body on Friday.

The Lafayette Consolidated Government put out a press release today that details changes made to the Lafayette Police Department's Use of Force Policy. The revisions to the policy mirror the '8 Can't Wait' campaign, which is a national effort to address issues in the community that result in police violence.

The new round of applicants only includes one from outside the state of Louisiana.

If you live in Lafayette Parish and noticed an increase of mosquitos around your house lately, you can now make a request for mosquito control.

DRC Emergency Services, contracted by Lafayette Consolidated Government, will begin making the rounds to pickup Hurricane Laura storm debris in Lafayette Parish.

Whether you have insurance or not, Lafayette Consolidated Government encourages residents of Lafayette Parish whose homes or businesses experienced damage to fill out a Damage Assessment Form.

The Lafayette Consolidated Government put out a press release today detailing the consideration of an ordinance to appoint a special counsel to represent the city of Lafayette. The counsel will help resolve the current dispute with the City-Parish Attorney's office over the City Council's ability to control city tax dollars as the voters intended.

The wall, made up of local women, will form just before 1 pm at City Hall in Lafayette as a means of protesting the closure of four rec centers in town.

A motion to oppose a plan to close four Lafayette rec centers did not have the support needed to be introduced for discussion at last night's meeting of the City-Parish Council.

An ordinance that would block the Mayor-President's plans to shutter four Lafayette Rec Centers will be considered by City-Parish council members in meetings later today.

The State Fire Marshals Office has issued a warning regarding capacity during dance recitals at Lafayette's Heymann Center.

Trash pickup will not be affected by the upcoming holiday, however, several other services will be curtailed for the Independence Day observance.

COVID compliance checks for businesses that deal directly with the public are underway and ongoing in Lafayette. The first round found three Lafayette businesses in violation.

Lake Charles' Mayor supports the removal of a confederate era monument in that town. Lafayette could reach a decision on the Alfred Mouton Statue in the coming weeks.

The deadline to purchase your rain barrel from Lafayette Consolidated Government has been extended through the end of the month.

Allowing churches to open using specific social distancing guidelines would certainly be welcome news for many in Acadiana.

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority said Monday the city could see a 35% reduction in tax revenue this year. That's about a $10 million hit.

Lafayette Consolidated Government is looking for local lawn services to partner with during the summer mowing season.

The free screenings for first responders, healthcare workers, and law enforcement professionals will begin today at 8:30.