Lafayette is opening daily cooling shelters to help residents during the current heatwave. The cooling centers include all Lafayette public libraries and several park recreation centers, which will be open during the hottest parts of the day to provide relief from extreme heat.
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The Best Stop in Scott is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Sunday, November 1st, bringing together family, longtime employees, customers, and community leaders to honor four decades of serving Cajun food and community. The all-day event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the original location.
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Lafayette Consolidated Government and Keep Lafayette Beautiful will host a free Paper Shredding Day on Saturday, November 14, allowing residents to safely dispose of sensitive documents. The event provides a secure way for community members to destroy confidential paperwork.
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The Lafayette Police Department is reminding families in Acadiana about Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treating this week. Officers are emphasizing child visibility, candy inspection, and street safety to prevent pedestrian accidents during neighborhood festivities.
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