Saturday, September 12, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 92
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Lafayette Parish breaks ground on new Paul Breaux K-8 School

Lafayette Parish held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Paul Breaux K-8 School in north Lafayette. The nearly $50 million project is expected to provide modern educational facilities and expanded opportunities for students in the area. The new campus is scheduled to open in 2028.

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  1. · KLFYLPSS sets groundbreaking for new Paul Breaux K-8 School
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