COLUMN: Lafayette is betting too big on sports tourism
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.
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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
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
Breaking the cycle: How can Lafayette keep young people?
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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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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Longtime KATC news anchors Marcelle Fontenot and Jim Hummel are expected to be hired by rival station KADN, Lafayette’s Fox affiliate.
Source: The Advocate
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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LCG’s drainage projects leave a trail of environmental problems
Landowners who were paid to accept dirt from an LCG drainage project now have environmental problems and, potentially, big cleanup bills.
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Will Lafayette’s ambitious bike plan actually happen?
Bicycle Lafayette would build 50 miles of trails, a potentially transformative project. Building the first mile has proven difficult.
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