Reckoning with investigations as a candidate, M-P Josh Guillory denies they exist
Testifying in a lawsuit he filed, the M-P denied the existence of probes confirmed by investigators and in court proceedings.
Testifying in a lawsuit he filed, the M-P denied the existence of probes confirmed by investigators and in court proceedings.
Lafayette Parish reported just over 17,000 early votes cast, a big jump over 2019’s state and municipal elections. But turnout is predicted to be comparatively low this cycle.
Source: KATC
While flavors and ingredients differ, savoring the taste of home is a common thread linking Latin America and South Louisiana.
At $60 million, funding for superparks and other recreation projects represents Lafayette’s largest economic development investment since LUS Fiber. It may not pay off.
The event’s goal has always been to showcase an eclectic mix of up and coming talent. This year, Downtown Rising is trying to top itself.
After hearing testimony for about six hours from witnesses called by Guillory’s attorney, District Judge Thomas Frederick granted a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Frederick said Guillory did not present enough evidence to convince him to approve an injunction halting Boulet’s campaign messaging accusing the incumbent mayor-president of corruption.
Source: The Advocate
UL’s Delta Urban Soils Lab has collected and analyzed hundreds of samples from homes and public spaces in Lafayette free of charge, and is planning to collect hundreds more.
The City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday on the prohibition after years of delay. The action does not prohibit short-term rentals in multi-family residential zones.
Source: The Advocate
Ian Howard, the man accused of fatally shooting Lafayette Police Cpl. Michael Middlebrook six years ago, entered a plea deal Tuesday that will keep him off of death row.
Source: The Advocate
If the NFIP were not funded, it would not be able to sell or renew flood insurance policies. It also would only be able to pay claims for existing policies if the funds already were available, meaning it would not be able to borrow from the U.S. Treasury to pay claims.
Source: Houma Courier
The new skate park will be located at 300 Geraldine Drive, Lafayette, La. and is expected to be complete by early January 2024, according to city officials. Covering 11,200 square feet, the park will feature a street plaza with rails and platforms, a 4.5 to 7-foot bowl and a mini ramp, providing skaters of all levels with a diverse and challenging terrain to enjoy.
Source: KLFY
Lafayette lost more than 700 college grads under 25 from 2017 to 2021. Better jobs and lowering housing costs could reverse the loss.
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