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Louisiana school board accused of violating open meetings law

Former state representative and Lafayette Parish School Board member Rickey Hardy has filed an amended complaint alleging the Lafayette Parish School System violated Louisiana's Open Meetings Law. The complaint claims the school board failed to allow public comment before voting on motions related to the closure of Ovey Comeaux High School. The case raises questions about the school system's compliance with state transparency requirements.

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KLFY5h ago
Local Government & Politics

Louisiana voters urged to prepare for long ballots, lines on Election Day

Louisiana election officials are warning voters to expect potentially long lines and complex ballots for the November 3 election. Voters in the state, including those in Acadiana, are being urged to prepare ahead of time and arrive early to polling places.

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The Current9h ago
Local Government & Politics

Lafayette activist sues U.S. Rep. Higgins over Facebook blocking

Lafayette activist Matthew Humphrey is suing U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, alleging the congressman unconstitutionally blocked him from Higgins' Facebook page in 2024. Humphrey contends the blocking violates his First Amendment rights to free speech and petition.

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The Current16h ago
Local Government & Politics

Meet the 18-year-old running for Carencro City Council

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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