Jeanerette is using a $500,000 grant to demolish approximately 40 blighted properties in the town, with demolition underway on about 20 homes while the rest await approval. Mayor Carol Bourgeois Jr. said the effort addresses public safety concerns, as deteriorating structures can pose risks to neighboring properties during severe weather.
Read the full story at KLFYHimbola Manor, one of Lafayette's federally subsidized housing complexes, will be partially demolished following years of serious code violations. The decision comes after documented problems at the facility.
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Lafayette has been recognized as the fifth-best fall destination in the USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards. The recognition highlights the region's appeal during autumn months, showcasing Lafayette's attractions to a national audience.
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Dozens of residents at Bacmonila Gardens affordable housing complex in New Iberia have filed complaints about controversial evictions, disputed rent charges, and management misconduct. Current and former tenants have contacted News 10 with concerns, and a former security officer said he quit over disagreements with how the complex was being operated.
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