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Lafayette Parish Superintendent Francis Touchet will present updates on schools to the parish council, while LEDA CEO Mandi Mitchell will brief the city council on development plans to address blight in the Northside neighborhood.
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U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) announced on NBC's "Meet the Press" that he is considering a presidential run. The announcement comes as Kennedy continues to represent Louisiana in the U.S. Senate.
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VideoLafayette City Council is pausing demolition plans for Himbola Manor Apartments to explore renovation alternatives instead. Local officials are seeking solutions that would keep current residents from being displaced while addressing the complex's issues.
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VideoThe Lafayette City Marshal's Office has received $100,000 in state funding to purchase portable metal detectors for use at local events and venues. Marshal Reggie Thomas plans to use the equipment to enhance security at gatherings throughout Lafayette where deputies provide protection.
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A bill that would make daylight saving time permanent in Louisiana faces an uncertain future after the state Senate adjourned without voting on it. The measure, which would eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes, did not advance before the legislative session ended.
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Scott Mayor Jan-Scott Richard signed a sister city agreement with Ploemeur, France, a municipality in Brittany in northwestern France. The mayor called the historic agreement a significant moment for the city of Scott.
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VideoJeanerette City Marshal Fernest "Pacman" Martin has been named Marshal of the Year by the National Constables and Marshals Association, recognizing his more than three decades of service in law enforcement. Martin received the honor at the association's awards banquet in Pensacola, Florida, a recognition that came as a surprise to the veteran lawman.
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VideoSt. Martin Parish Government is seeking up to $750,000 in state funding through Louisiana's Community Development Block Grant Clearance Program to demolish and remove blighted properties in unincorporated areas of the parish. The funding would target abandoned residential and commercial structures that are negatively impacting the community.
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Louisiana's Attorney General's Office received $1 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to support victims of digital abuse. The grant will help the state expand services and resources for those experiencing online harassment, cyberstalking, and other forms of digital abuse.
Read moreGov. Jeff Landry has moved to centralize state control over major industrial projects, reducing local authority in decisions affecting coastal communities. Cameron Parish officials are grappling with the implications of this shift as the region faces a potential LNG development boom, questioning what input they'll have in shaping their community's industrial future.
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Senate Democrats blocked a bill addressing data center electricity costs, calling it ineffective despite House passage with bipartisan support. The Ratepayer Protection Act failed to secure the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster in a procedural vote. This statewide energy and economic development issue affects Louisiana's ability to attract and support data center operations.
Read moreLafayette Consolidated Government is surveying residents and business owners about their priorities for improvements to Johnston Street as part of the M-P's (Metropolitan Planning Organization) project. The city wants community input to guide the development of this major thoroughfare.
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VideoLouisiana's Attorney General has joined Alabama and Arkansas in filing a federal lawsuit challenging abortion shield laws in three other states that protect the mailing of abortion pills. This lawsuit reflects Louisiana's restrictive abortion stance and could affect access to medication abortion for residents across the region.
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VideoSt. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz confirmed that deputies mistakenly arrested Melville Mayor Caretta Robertson due to a miscommunication. The arrest was unauthorized, as officers were only instructed to notify her to appear in court. A shift supervisor misinterpreted a judicial order, leading to the improper apprehension.
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Five Republican candidates vying for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District seat are scheduled to debate in Denham Springs. This statewide election race directly affects voters across the region, including those in Acadiana.
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VideoThe Louisiana Housing Corporation proposed changes to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program during a public hearing, redirecting funding priorities toward cooling assistance and crisis support while reducing weatherization program allocations. This statewide policy shift will affect how utility assistance reaches low-income households across Louisiana, including Acadiana residents.
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The Downtown Development Authority is asking Lafayette city leaders to reconsider the city's alcohol rules and bar approval process, citing concerns about late-night crowds, public safety issues, and strain on police resources in the downtown area. The DDA CEO stated that concerns have grown as more people gather outside bars and in parking areas late into the night.
Read moreThe Downtown Development Authority is urging Lafayette city leaders to reconsider alcohol licensing rules and the approval process for new bars, citing growing concerns about late-night crowds, public safety issues, and strain on police resources in the downtown area.
Read moreMayor-President Monique Boulet has appointed a new director to lead Lafayette Parish's Office of Homeland Security And Emergency Preparedness following a brief search process. The new director will oversee emergency management and preparedness efforts for the parish.
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VideoCaretta Robertson, 55-year-old mayor of Melville in St. Landry Parish, was arrested on a civil warrant by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. No additional details about the nature of the warrant were provided in the available information.
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Lafayette City-Parish Government has announced Christopher D. Hebert as the new director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, succeeding Chad Sonnier, who has been appointed Louisiana State Fire Marshal.
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Jeanerette City Marshal Fernest "Pacman" Martin Sr. has been re-elected as National President of the National Constable and Marshal Association for the 2027 and 2028 terms. The announcement was made during the association's national conference held in Pensacola, Florida. In addition to his re-election, Marshal Martin received a nomination for an award.
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VideoLafayette police and the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control conducted a joint enforcement operation in downtown Lafayette, inspecting bars for underage alcohol sales and issuing violations and summonses at four establishments.
Read moreMayor-President Monique Boulet is launching a public engagement process this week for the first phase of a Johnston Street revitalization project focused on the downtown Lafayette segment. The initiative marks the beginning of efforts to improve this major thoroughfare in the heart of the city.
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