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Small stages, big sound: Lafayette's music scene gets national recognition
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (278+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " Lafayette has long been known for its Cajun and Zydeco roots, and now a lifestyle magazine has named it the best music town in the South, highlighting the Hub City's live music scene, culture, and community. For Justan…...
Mayor-President highlights progress, future plans in State of Lafayette Parish address
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (310+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. " Community members packed the Cajundome Convention Center Tuesday for the Lafayette State of the Parish address, where Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet outlined the community's progress and unveiled plans for future growth. "Momentum begins with people who believe their…...
Downtown Lafayette brings Bach Lunch back Friday
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (206+ words) KATC Downtown Lafayette brings Bach Lunch back Friday LAFAYETTE, La. " Downtown Lafayette Unlimited invites the community to Parc Sans Souci on Friday, May 29 for another installment of Bach Lunch. This month's concert will feature Grace Novosad, bringing lively music and…...
Lafayette Fire Department enters new era under Chief Earl Borden
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (203+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. " Earl Borden was officially sworn in Friday as the new chief of the Lafayette Fire Department, ushering in a new era of leadership for one of Louisiana's premier fire agencies. "From this point forward, I'm ready to put…...
Lafayette Parish School Board approves pay raises for bus drivers and support staff
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (286+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. " The Lafayette Parish School Board has approved additional salary increases for school support personnel and bus drivers, as part of a continued effort to improve compensation and retain essential staff across the district. "Recruiting bus drivers is difficult,…...
Lafayette Parish Clerk breaks down voting rules, changes ahead of saturday's election
1+ week, 5+ day ago (288+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " As Louisiana voters prepare for Saturday's election, Lafayette Parish election officials are urging residents to take a few simple steps ahead of time to avoid confusion and delays at the polls, including confirming their polling location, bringing proper…...
Developing Lafayette: Trappey Riverfront District coming to Lafayette's Vermilion River
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (119+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. " The old Trappey facility site in Lafayette is being reimagined as the Trappey Riverfront District, according to Developing Lafayette. The 125-acre mixed-use development aims to. .. " The old Trappey facility site in Lafayette is being reimagined as the Trappey…...
Construction resumes on Buc-ee's Lafayette site after months of delays
3+ week, 6+ day ago (162+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " Construction is back underway this week on the future Buc-ee's in Lafayette after several months of delays. The site, located off Interstate 10 at Louisiana Avenue, is once again. .. Construction is back underway this week on the future Buc-ee's…...
Lafayette police investigate shooting death of 16-year-old Northside high student
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (323+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " LAFAYETTE, La. " Lafayette police are continuing their investigation into the shooting death of a 16-year-old high school student. Officers responded to East Cedar Road Monday night, where they found Travis Griffin Jr. dead in the roadway from a…...
Bistrology brings vibrant Latin brunch and coffee experience to Lafayette
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (347+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " Bistrology, a Latin-owned brunch and coffee brand known for its vibrant plates and theatrical coffee service, is opening soon in Lafayette. The restaurant is moving into the former. .. Bistrology, a Latin-owned brunch and coffee brand known for its…...