Community Conversation: America transitions from Trump to Biden
We’re living through historic upheaval. And it’s a lot to process. How do you feel about it?
We’re living through historic upheaval. And it’s a lot to process. How do you feel about it?
Parades may not be rolling in 2021, but arguing about king cake is a tradition that can survive any calamity.
The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association has canceled all Lafayette parades due to Covid-19 concerns. Press release below:
Lafayette City District 1 Councilman Pat Lewis is proposing a resolution that would form a committee from which to gather the input of a diverse range of citizens on the benefits of City-Parish consolidation to the City of Lafayette.
The state started distributing the vaccines to commercial pharmacies for the first time this week — a process several pharmacists described on Monday as chaotic and overwhelming.
In all, only a fraction of the state’s pharmacies will receive any vaccine supply this week at all.
There’s still plenty of time for parlor games. What in your mind will be the big Lafayette stories and/or questions of 2021?
How are you feeling about the way things are going? What worries you? What doesn’t? What scares you? What gives you courage?
How much do you know about the job? And what would more would you like to know about it or the race?
Can you vote if you have Covid? If the polls close while you’re in line, will you still get to vote?
It’s #ElectionWeek! We’ll be monitoring the world wide web for local and state election updates and tracking the stories you need to follow.
Unlike other states, Louisiana’s absentee voting program is mostly unchanged. Those votes still need to be turned in by Nov. 2. If they arrive later than that, they won’t count.
Ballot propositions are as democratic as it gets. Often overlooked, they offer a chance for voters to set policies directly. This year, Lafayette Parish voters have three propositions to vote on. Tell us how you’re voting!
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