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Mayor-President responds to business owners' concerns over Bertrand Drive Revitalization project

Lafayette's Mayor-President is responding to concerns raised by business owners along Bertrand Drive regarding the city's revitalization project. Business owners are worried about potential impacts that construction activities could have on their operations during the project. The city leadership is engaging with local business community stakeholders about the project's implementation and effects.

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KATC5h ago
Local Government & Politics

Gov. Landry calls Daylight Saving Time ‘stupid’ in social media post

Governor Jeff Landry took to social media to criticize Daylight Saving Time as "stupid," joining President Donald Trump's push for the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act. The issue has drawn attention from Louisiana's state leadership as the federal government considers making daylight saving time permanent nationwide.

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KLFY7h 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 Current11h 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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