Mayor-President Monique Boulet's plan to make Bertrand Drive more walkable in Lafayette has stalled due to community pushback. The setback raises concerns about the viability of other marquee infrastructure projects in the area.
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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.
Read moreLafayette Parish School Superintendent Francis Touchet is under investigation by the district attorney for allegedly authorizing paid days off and work schedules for school employees that exceeded what the school board had approved. The probe examines whether the superintendent overstepped his authority in compensation matters.
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Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple will announce a major investment in Louisiana's fortified roof program Monday afternoon. This statewide initiative aims to strengthen roofs against severe weather damage, directly benefiting Acadiana residents facing hurricane and storm risks.
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