Tuesday, September 29, 2026Headlines from KATC, KLFY & The Current · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 109
Local Government & PoliticsKLFY

DDA asks Lafayette to rethink downtown alcohol rules, new bar approvals

The 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.

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