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Lafayette's Community Voice
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Five Mile Eatery move, drainage, student library access
https://thecurrentla.com/2025/five-mile-eatery-move-drainage-student-library-access/?utm_medium=rss
Published: June 16, 2025 21:17
The Lafayette locally sourced restaurant’s move along West Congress is up for a final vote. Student IDs may soon qualify as library cards, and LCG’s drainage plans are scheduled for a discussion.
Trump admin halts fiber internet expansion in Louisiana
Published: June 16, 2025 14:52
Louisiana was the first state in the nation to have its plans for fiber expansion approved by the feds as part of a Biden era grant program. Now, that approval has been revoked by Trump’s secretary of commerce.
160 years of Juneteenth: Can Louisiana live up to the promise of liberty for Black Americans?
Published: June 13, 2025 18:09
Juneteenth Association of Louisiana President Abram Freeman says Louisiana is uniquely positioned to foster racial harmony. But there are plenty of challenges too.
Federal investigation underway into undocumented workers hired by LCG contractor
Published: June 12, 2025 19:05
The sheriff's office announced that an investigation is underway regarding a contractor for LCG using workers in the country "without legal documentation".
From ball pit to mosh pit — a new metal club is hiding inside a family fun park
Published: June 12, 2025 17:08
Hosted inside of a family fun park, The Pit is the newest club in a robust metal scene around Lafayette that draws young crowds in a way other venues don't.
Report: UL pulls affirmative action and equal opportunity policies
Published: June 11, 2025 16:25
UL's changes appear to affect hiring and employment, not admissions. Earlier this year, the university shuttered its Office of Campus Inclusion.
‘Time to move forward’: LPSB’s Hidalgo defends actions in light of ethics board decision
Published: June 11, 2025 13:40
In reaction to a decision by the Louisiana Board of Ethics prohibiting school vendors from sponsoring events at his Broussard bar, Lafayette Parish School Board member Jeremy Hidalgo defended his handling of the ethical conflict. “What matters is this — I…
Girard Park pool opening delayed to June 23
https://thecurrentla.com/2025/girard-park-pool-opening-delayed-to-june-23/?utm_medium=rss
Published: June 10, 2025 20:14
A failed pump has pushed back reopening of the Girard Park pool until at least June 23, Lafayette Consolidated Government announced Tuesday. The pool has not been open since 2019. LCG operates five pools through its parks department, but three have been…
Under scrutiny, LPSS overhauls process for awarding construction projects
Published: June 10, 2025 17:45
Amid allegations of forgery by a state licensing board and its own auditor’s finding of public bid law violations, LPSS is making big changes to the way it procures and awards construction projects.
LFT locked down, flights on hold after ‘suspicious package’ found
Published: June 10, 2025 16:25
Officials have blocked access to the Lafayette Regional Airport and shut down flights as law enforcement investigates a "suspicious package."