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‘It’s like a big puzzle': Crowding, routing issues explained as buses roll in Lafayette
3+ week, 2+ day ago (605+ words) Students board their bus following on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Lafayette High School in Lafayette, La. More than 20,000 Lafayette Parish students are riding school buses this year, putting the district's transportation system to the test as officials work through early issues…...
Lafayette High's running game continues to flourish in rout of Franklin
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (574+ words) Lafayette High's Jaden Celestine runs downfield for yardage during the Lions' 50-7 win over Franklin on Friday. Despite several of their players battling illnesses, the Lafayette High Mighty Lions continued their winning ways o Friday, routing the Franklin Hornets 50-7 to improve…...
Calls for safer roads grow in Lafayette as more than 30 pedestrians, bicyclists killed since 2023
1+ week, 6+ day ago (687+ words) Pedestrians on East Pinhook Road hurry across the Evangeline Thruway as the light turns green Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Lafayette, La. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk on the NE Evangeline Thruway Frontage Road Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Lafayette, La. A pedestrian looks…...
Lafayette Parish school leaders celebrate wins and lay out future goals in district address
1+ week, 3+ day ago (618+ words) Lafayette Parish School System Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr., left, greets Michael Richard, center, and Sabra Richard, before delivering the State of the District Address on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Lafayette High School. Lafayette Parish School System celebrated a significant milestone when…...
$4 million grant to help LUS fast-forward grid strengthening project
1+ week, 4+ day ago (315+ words) A utility crew from Tallahassee, Florida, with the help of LUS workers, prepares to replace a utility pole that was blown to an unsafe leaning position during Hurricane Laura Thursday, August 27, 2020, in Lafayette, La. Lafayettet Utilities System has been awarded…...
Lafayette honors ‘Ma D,’ the woman who helped build youth soccer in the city
3+ week, 4+ day ago (471+ words) Rachel Godeaux, chief administrative officer for Lafayette Consolidated Government, speaks during a ceremony to unveil a plaque dedicated to Deanna Bostick, a supporter, coordinator and coach of Lafayette youth soccer since 1978, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Moore Park Soccer Complex in…...
Lafayette's newest krewe is all about whimsy, dancing, and friendships
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (824+ words) Dancing Shrimpettes, called "Tail Shakers," pause for a mirror selfie during one of their bi-weekly dance practices. The Lafayette Shrimpette’s performing at the 2026 Pride Acadiana Parade in Downtown Lafayette. Members of the Lafayette Shrimpettes marching group strut down Jefferson St....
Manner of death confirmed for decomposed body found at Lafayette hotel demolition site
1+ week, 4+ day ago (227+ words) A blackened sign looms over the remnants of the La Quinta Inn, which is still undergoing demolition, Monday, August 31, 2026, on the Evangeline Thruway Frontage Road in Lafayette, La. What remains of the lobby building of the La Quinta Inn, which…...
Intersection sidewalks by Lafayette High may be completed soon. See timeline.
3+ week, 5+ day ago (338+ words) Workers build wooden frames which will hold the concrete for a stretch of sidewalk at the intersection of Congress and Marie Antoinette streets on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Lafayette. Wider sidewalks and intersections on Congress Street near Lafayette High School may…...
Lafayette Regional Airport is bringing live music to travelers. See when.
1+ week, 2+ day ago (296+ words) Travelers arrive in terminal Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Lafayette Regional Airport in Lafayette, La. Along with browsing a variety of food and drinks, people flying out of Lafayette Regional Airport this summer and fall can enjoy live music as part of…...