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Daniel Kelly dismissed from Lafayette Public Library Board of Control

The Lafayette Parish Council unanimously voted to immediately dismiss Daniel Kelly from the Lafayette Public Library Board of Control due to his absence from nine board meetings over two years. The decision followed a public hearing at City Hall regarding Kelly's repeated absences.

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KLFY2h ago
Local Government & Politics

Jeff Davis Parish votes to regulate data centers

The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury unanimously approved a new ordinance to regulate data centers in the parish. The measure establishes rules and standards for these facilities as a precautionary measure, even though parish officials say there are currently no active proposals to build a data center in the area.

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The Current6h ago
Local Government & Politics

‘The malfeasance statute is special’: Guillory defense challenges legal basis of indictment

Former Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory is challenging the legal basis of four felony malfeasance charges against him, questioning both where he is being prosecuted and the validity of the charges themselves. His defense team is arguing that the malfeasance statute as applied to his case may be improper.

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KLFY6h ago
Local Government & Politics

Arnaudville K9 Toji is set to get a new bullet- and stab-protective vest

K9 Toji, a police dog with the Arnaudville Police Department, will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest through a donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting law enforcement canines across the country.

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