News – Page 2 – The Current

August 9

Report: Slain Lafayette officer killed by ‘friendly fire’

Because the suspect, Nyjal Hurst, shot at police, allegedly initiating the firefight, he may yet face first-degree murder charges.

Exterior of HImbola Manor apartments with sign

August 8

Federal housing officials order Himbola to fix unsafe living conditions

HUD puts troubled complex’s owner on notice that it is in default of Section 8 contract requiring it to provide residents with “decent, safe and sanitary” living conditions.

August 8

Lafayette city, parish property tax bills may increase

Bumps for police and fire salaries, juvenile detention, the airport, the library system and more are on the table.

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A vacant lot and abandoned house, both adjudcated

August 7

Opinion: Lafayette’s housing problem isn’t unique. Its lack of action is.

Lafayette is adrift without a plan, public investment and or any real sense of purpose or priority.

Two people stand at a podium between posters of the Ten Commandments

August 6

Landry deploys ‘Hamilton,’ RBG posters to defend Ten Commandments law

Gov. Jeff Landry and AG Liz Murrill displayed posters they believe pass constitutional muster as the issue likely heads to the Supreme Court.

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

August 6

Are you struggling to find housing in Lafayette?

Have you had trouble finding a place to rent in Lafayette? Or have you had issues with the quality of the housing you’re in?

August 5

Council Preview: Boulet resumes push for emergency prep office

M-P Monique Boulet is now seeking funds for a single position for two months, following the Parish Council’s rejection of a larger scale plan.

Man in blue jacket speaking in front of an American flag

August 5

Landry keeps paid parental leave for thousands of state employees

Gov. Jeff Landry reauthorized paid parental leave for 30,000 unclassified state employees working in the executive branch.

A hotel with four stories and a front parking lot.

August 2

Residents facing eviction from extended stay hotel have few alternatives

There are some of furnished rooms and apartments available, but many are at a price point higher than these families could afford.

August 2

Gulf ‘dead zone’ is larger than average, the size of New Jersey

Due largely to lagging runoff prevention efforts in the Midwest, the low-oxygen area in the Gulf of Mexico is bigger than expected this year, imperiling marine life across nearly 4 million acres.

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 30

Suspect in shootout that killed LPD officer had long criminal history

The suspect in a July 25 standoff that led to the death of LPD Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette had extensive run-ins with law enforcement and consistently failed to meet his parole obligations.