A preliminary hearing was held Monday in a second lawsuit against the Lafayette Parish School System, its board president, and Superintendent Francis Touchet Junior, alleging violations of the state's open meetings law. The case centers on claims that the school board failed to properly conduct meetings in accordance with Louisiana's public records and open meetings requirements.
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Alex Savage, an 18-year-old Carencro resident, is running for a seat on the Carencro City Council. Savage aims to represent younger voices in the community while working to preserve Carencro's small-town character amid growth and addressing affordability concerns.
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Former President Trump will host a virtual rally for Julia Letlow, the Republican candidate for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, the day before Election Day. Letlow, representing the Acadiana region, is seeking to maintain her seat in Congress.
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VideoLafayette Parish saw a surge in early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with more than 27,000 ballots cast before Election Day. The 27,116 early votes represented approximately 17% of the expected turnout in the parish.
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