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Mayor-President Monique Boulet selected Earl Borden Jr. to lead the Lafayette Fire Department after a national search that began in August 2025.

Lafayette's north side is one step closer to getting its first library as the parish council prepares to vote on a 99-year lease at the Holy Rosary Institute.

Louisiana auditors found Lafayette violated state and federal laws in a secret $3.7M spoil bank project, forwarding findings to prosecutors for review.

Residents blasted proposal on social media while councils moved Mayor-President Boulet's funding to reserve amid criticism over spending priorities.

Monique Boulet's 2025-26 budget includes $5.5 million for first phase of major overhaul to former Sears building housing Lafayette government offices.

LCG allocates $649K for Downtown Johnston Drainage improvements and $250K for first-ever Flash Flood Plan as part of comprehensive flooding strategy.

Community members are pushing for answers about a new jail project on Willow Street, raising questions about funding, location, and public input.

Lafayette Parish Mayor-President Monique Boulet is declaring a state of emergency for the parish, ahead of an impending possible hurricane later this week.

Here is a list of items you can't toss into your provided trash bins for regular garbage pickup.

Lafayette, Louisiana residents who want to get an early start on weekend yard work should just how "early" is "too early" for that.

Lafayette Consolidated Government CAO says they have 200+ open positions they need to fill. If you're in need of a job and fit the qualifications, apply now.

Construction is beginning on two major Lafayette roads and drivers need to plan accordingly or expect for major slow downs.

Lafayette Consolidated Government want to make sure you can find a place to pee during the Mardi Gras parades in Louisiana's best carnival destination.

The barricades are going up along the Lafayette parade route this week.

Several services will be halted in Lafayette today due to weather.

Freezing temperatures and possible precipitation in Louisiana compelled Lafayette leaders to shift garbage collection for next week, despite MLK Day.

Officials are providing a warming shelter and information ahead of this week's brutal temperatures.

Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet took office. She is joined by a new leadership staff who assume the most important administrative responsibilities.

Melanie Brevis, who was removed from a meeting in January, is fighting back now.

Towards the end of 2020 into 2021 Lafayette Consolidated Government began cracking down on panhandling. One homeless man challenged that crackdown in federal court and won.