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New lawsuit filed against LPSS alleging violations of Open Meetings Act

The Lafayette Parish School Board, Superintendent Francis Touchet, and Board President Hannah Mason are facing a lawsuit alleging they violated the Open Meetings Act by improperly conducting recent board meetings. The lawsuit challenges the legality of the board's meeting procedures and adherence to public transparency laws.

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  • City CouncilTuesday, November 10 · 5:30 p.m. · Ted A. Ardoin City-Parish Council Auditorium, 705 W University Ave
  • Parish CouncilTuesday, November 10 · 4:30 p.m. · Ted A. Ardoin City-Parish Council Auditorium, 705 W University Ave
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KLFY4h ago
Local Government & Politics

Lafayette Fire Training center designated as regional facility

Lafayette has established a new partnership between the Lafayette Fire Department, Lafayette Consolidated Government, and the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office to designate the Lafayette Fire Training Center on Dugas Road as a Regional Training Facility. This designation aims to reduce travel times and costs for fire departments across the region seeking training services.

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KATC5h ago
Local Government & Politics

Jamie Davis won’t rule out run for Louisiana governor after narrow Senate loss

Louisiana State Sen. Jamie Davis has not ruled out running for governor after losing his re-election bid to Julia Letlow by a narrow margin. Davis's potential candidacy would position him against Republican Jeff Landry in a future statewide race.

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The Current6h ago
Local Government & Politics

Express Inn given two weeks to bring buyer or face demolition

A Lafayette administrative judge has ordered the co-owner of the shuttered Express Inn hotel to secure a buyer willing to rehabilitate the property within two weeks or face demolition. The hotel has been deemed a public nuisance, and the city is moving to address the deteriorating structure.

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