LETTER: Louisiana’s future demands 21st century approach to transportation
It’s time for Louisiana to stop building urban highways, investing in transportation infrastructure that makes our cities poorer.
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As Lafayette freezes, St. Joseph Diner loses heating unit
Space heaters are now being used to warm the diner to the extent possible, and Catholic Charities says repairing the unit could take four to six weeks.
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StoryCorps rolls in and rolls tape on Lafayette
Sixteen years after its first visit in 2007, the national nonprofit’s mobile recording unit has returned to capture more conversations for eternity’s sake. A little legacy goes a long way.
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Council Preview: City Council to vote on contentious Northside mental health facility
After a lengthy delay, Lafayette’s City Council is set to vote Tuesday on contentious plans to convert the old J. Wallace James Elementary school into a mental health facility.
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Column: Parish government can’t afford its politics
The mayor-president and council think the parish doesn’t need more tax revenue. They’re making the same costly mistake we’ve made for decades — in the name of politics.
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In scramble over Parish millage veto, hindsight is 2020
The council is scrambling to pass this year’s property tax rates after failing to override Guillory’s veto, which erased 15 millages totaling some $67 million in annual revenue over a total increase of less than 0.5%.
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Council Preview: Tax revenue up, short-term rental ban back on agenda
Tax revenues are up for the City and Parish councils this year, and a vote is set for the city’s first short-term rental rules.
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2023 Election Candidates for Lafayette City Council District 2
Housing What changes, if any, would you pursue to Lafayette’s Development Code? Shelby Arabie did not answer this question. Would you support using public funds for housing initiatives? Why or why not? Shelby Arabie did not answer this question. Quality of Life What role should local government should play in economic development and the job […]
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What did we get from millions spent on drainage? We don’t know
Lafayette has spent big money on drainage projects for years, but it’s not clear how much that work was worth.
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‘I felt like a woman’: Partnership helps breast cancer survivors find the right fit
A new collaboration between Miles Perret Cancer Services Center and local lingerie store La Femme is helping survivors acclimate to life in their changed bodies.
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Council Preview: Moving City Court and more adjudicated lots for Habitat
Lafayette’s City Council is looking for news on the $9.5 million City Court relocation this week, while both councils will consider plans to give 14 adjudicated properties to Lafayette’s Habitat for Humanity.
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Packed ballots overwhelm Louisiana’s young voters
With so many races and candidates, the wide scope of this fall’s elections can be a turn-off for young voters.
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