D.A.’s overhaul of diversion program, once ‘too restrictive,’ courted scandal
Don Landry expanded enrollment in a program called too restrictive under his predecessor, while contracting with an exclusive set of vendors.
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Heavier rain estimates offer a warning, opportunity to reassess drainage needs
Heavier rainfall estimates for Lafayette are a warning shot of things to come, but more research is needed locally before changing course, experts say.
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Louisiana minors will soon need parents’ permission for social media accounts
A law passed this year requires parental permission and age verification for minors to create social media accounts.
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‘We need help’ police say about deteriorating public safety in Lafayette neighborhood
Neighbors say they need help handling a rise in people living on the street. Top Lafayette police brass say they do, too.
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Column: Lafayette’s got an infrastructure hangover coming
With unprecedented funding has come unprecedented spending. But there’s no such thing as a one-time capital project, because there are always ongoing maintenance costs.
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To fight food deserts, Lafayette invests in corner stores
A new initiative will partner with nearly three dozen corner stores to provide forgivable loans for produce and prepared meal equipment and a dollar-to-dollar match for customers.
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Louisiana health department could be out $700 million; here’s what’s on the chopping block
The cuts would affect not just tens of thousands of patients, but also hundreds of health care providers. Some may have no choice but to find jobs elsewhere, health officials said.
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Downtown Lafayette needs another sewer fix
Two years after a local agency stepped in to fund necessary sewer capacity upgrades in Downtown Lafayette, another fix is needed and a new plan is in the works.
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