News Here's where Lafayette's nearly $23 million in state funding will be spent By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer 13 hrs ago Lafayette Consolidated Government secured nearly $23 million in direct and set-aside funding for infrastructure and public safety improvements…
Zachary Zachary Water System earns an A for its 99% score Community news report May 12, 2026 The Zachary Water System scored 99% out of 100% for an A grade on its 2025 water grade from the State Department of Health.
News Lafayette Consolidated Government is asking citizens how to improve its public parks By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Mar 27, 2026 The Lafayette Consolidated Government is asking residents to share their thoughts on its public parks, recreations and community spaces.
News $1M plan could reshape downtown Lafayette, targeting parking, growth and key sites By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Updated Mar 24, 2026 An ordinance being introduced to the council on Tuesday asks the city to set aside funds for a comprehensive Downtown-Urban Core Redevelopment Plan.
News Busy Lafayette road will soon have nearly half a mile of new sidewalks thanks to $736K project By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Mar 10, 2026 Lafayette Consolidated Government recently began work on the sidewalk improvement along Carmel Drive on the city’s northeast side.
News As suburbs boom, officials ask Lafayette Parish residents to help shape future growth By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Mar 3, 2026 The Lafayette Consolidated Government recently launched a survey that aims to help shape growth in the parish’s unincorporated areas.
+3 News Broussard is building $1.2 million in new sidewalks after local neighborhood growth By JOEL THOMPSON | Staff writer Jan 16, 2026 Broussard city council members unanimously approved an additional 2 miles of sidewalk on portions of South Bernard Road, West Fairfield Drive,…
BR.fileacadiantraffic.adv HS 001.JPG STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK Apr 5, 2023 Drivers sit in traffic on S. Acadian Thruway between Perkins Road and Interstate 10 after a three car crash on the eastbound side of Interstat…
BR.fileacadiantraffic.adv HS 002.JPG STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK Apr 5, 2023 Drivers sit in traffic on S. Acadian Thruway between Perkins Road and Interstate 10 after a three car crash on the eastbound side of Interstat…
+2 News New cut-through between busy Bluebonnet and Essen roads near hospitals is under construction By PAUL COBLER | Staff writer Jun 16, 2022 Driving around Baton Rouge's hospitals near Bluebonnet Boulevard and Essen Lane will soon be a lot easier once brand new roadways are built, o…