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Lafayette has effectively committed itself to endlessly pursue a project that could be an impossible dream. LPSS is finalizing an agreement to lease the old Truman school to local nonprofit SUN CHDO to convert it into a community center. The troubled apartment complex owner has already been fined more than $32,000 and will incur that same fine ...
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Youngsville wins federal grant for its 12th roundabout. The project is one of 70 selected nationwide for this year’s round of grants, two of which went to Louisiana projects. Read More. News. October 9.
Lafayette is building the future of local news – The Current
5 天之前 · Lafayette is building the future of local news. The Current's community reporting, like the 2023 voter town hall, sets it apart as an innovator in local news. Photo by Travis Gauthier. Over the last six years, Lafayette has helped us grow our scrappy nonprofit news outlet into a genuine force. Today marks a significant milestone on that journey.
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About Us. The Current is a nonprofit news organization serving Lafayette and southern Louisiana. Founded in 2018 by local journalists, The Current ‘ s in-depth reporting connects Lafayette to stories that matter and helps readers understand how our community works — and how we can make it better. In everything we cover, we put our community ...
Lafayette 101
1: Lafayette is a Parish May 8th, 2023 | Season 1 | 13 mins 21 secs Lafayette Parish was established in 1823 and is now home to more than 240,000 residents.
There’s a mental health crisis in Louisiana jails – The Current
5 天之前 · Mental Health in Louisiana jails. Louisiana has two state-operated mental institutions. The burden of mental health care has landed on local jails. Lafayette spends at least $600,000 annually on mental health services. 20% of local inmates have diagnosed mental health issues, complicating jail management. “I struggled in jail the first time I ...
Closures, consolidations in plan for Lafayette schools
2024年10月10日 · Nine closures, new campuses, consolidations in plan for Lafayette schools. Lafayette Parish School Board members will be asked to vote on a massive overhaul of the campus system. The proposed plan is expected to undergo changes in the coming weeks, with a revised plan scheduled to be presented Nov. 20. Photo by Robin May.
2023 Budget Explorer • The Current
2023 Budget Explorer About About. This visualization explores the first proposed 2023 Lafayette Consolidated Government budget. Check out The Current's full budget guide for more information. Notes. This visualization totals $712 million.
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Judge sets Jan. 31 deadline for Himbola repairs. The troubled apartment complex owner has already been fined more than $32,000 and will incur that same fine every month if the complex does not meet the deadline for repairs. Read More. October 1.
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It’s all about the joy for 2024 Lafayette Pride Grand Marshal. Amid a legislative session that targeted her community, Peyton Rose Michelle embraces an upbeat attitude as grand marshal of Lafayette Pride. Read More.