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People working in a volunteer commercial kitchen

September 6

Letter: You can help end hunger

During Hunger Action Month this September, you can take action to end hunger.

August 30

What can you do if the home you rent is unsafe?

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At Lafayette’s Himbola Manor Apartments, residents say mold is harming their health. Louisiana law says landlords have an obligation to make homes liveable, including dealing with mold.

News

City officials sit in a room at three long tables. TV with presentation along walls.

July 30

LCG playing catch-up on emergency management

Lafayette has long lacked a comprehensive emergency plan, but the Boulet administration aims to change that.

July 25

My Lafayette: Deuxième Vie Creative looks for new location

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Cindi Axtelle, founder of Deuxième Vie Creative, thinks nothing should go to waste. Now in its seventh year, her shop is looking for a new home.

News

July 23

The Current wins four press association awards

Awards for investigative reporting, news videos and web design highlight The Current’s clout in an evolving industry.

Events

Six people holding illustrations of themselves on a stage

July 22

Nominate someone making a difference for Undercurrent Awards 2024

We want to hear about the best people you know, so we can throw them a big party.

News

Housing development under construction with dirt covering sidewalks and no trees in sight

July 17

LCG hosts first Spanish housing workshop

Later this month Lafayette Consolidated Government will host a housing workshop in Spanish, intended to arm attendees with understanding and skills to plan for eventual homeownership.

Currency

July 10

Column: Lafayette’s golden age of food variety

Adventurous eaters rejoice! Lafayette’s buffet of restaurants has more choices than ever.

Peyton Rose Michelle, Executive Director of Louisiana Trans Advocates and Pride 2024 Grand Marshal, stands in front of the Y Lafayette sign in Parc Sans Souci. The Y Lafayette sign is painted in the colors of the Progress Pride Flag and Michelle sports the Pride Grand Marshal sash.

June 27

It’s all about the joy for 2024 Lafayette Pride Grand Marshal

Amid a legislative session that targeted her community, Peyton Rose Michelle embraces an upbeat attitude as grand marshal of Lafayette Pride.

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June 26

Column: Will Lafayette accept Landry’s homeless shelter funding veto lying down?

Gov. Landry’s decision to veto $1 million for Catholic Charities of Acadiana to run its homeless shelter — if left unchecked — could literally kill people.

Health