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Lafayette hits pause on Downtown bars

The Lafayette City-Parish Council voted to deny a permit for a new bar, prompting Mayor Monique Boulet's administration to pause all bar permitting while they review the process. The move signals a potential shift in how the city handles new bar licenses in the downtown area.

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KATC15h ago
Local Government & Politics

Lafayette City Council rejects proposed new downtown AI bar

The Lafayette City Council voted to reject a proposed new high-tech bar planned for downtown Lafayette during a late-night Tuesday meeting. The decision marks the end of the project's pursuit of city approval.

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KLFY19h ago
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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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KLFY19h ago
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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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