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Sandbag Availability

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Jan 25, 2024

Due to the heavy rainfall, sandbags are available at several locations in Lafayette Parish.

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Sandbag Availability

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Jan 25, 2024

Due to the possibility of heavy rainfall, sandbags are available in Lafayette Parish.

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Lafayette Consolidated Government to Reopen Warming Center for Vulnerable Residents in Advance of Arctic Front

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Jan 22, 2024

In response to the imminent below freezing temperatures approaching again on Friday, Lafayette Consolidated Government is reopening a warming center to provide refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness or who lack adequate heat.

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Lafayette Parish Buries Time Capsule to Commemorate Bicentennial Celebrations

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Jan 2, 2024

After a year-long celebration of its Bicentennial, Lafayette Parish buried two time capsules, one 50-year and the other a 100-year time capsule as the final event to mark this historic milestone.

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Lafayette Consolidated Government Hosts Lunch and Learn to Streamline Permit Approval Process

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Jan 1, 2024

Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Public Works Department is excited to announce a Lunch and Learn event, “How to Get Your Permit Approved Faster: Meeting Development & Stormwater Management Requirements in Lafayette Parish,”

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Lafayette Fire Department Reminds of Fireworks Laws and Safety

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Dec 30, 2023

The Lafayette Fire Department reminds citizens that it is illegal to set off fireworks in the City of Lafayette, but fireworks are legal in unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish.

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Lafayette Residents Can Now Dispose of Christmas Trees for Composting

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Dec 30, 2023

As the holiday season comes to an end, many residents in Lafayette and unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish are wondering what to do with their Christmas trees.

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Avoid Putting Expensive Christmas Boxes at the Curb

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Dec 28, 2023

The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) encourages residents to be mindful when putting empty electronic boxes at the curb after Christmas to avoid being a target of crime.

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St. John Street Temporary Road Closure

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Dec 9, 2023

A section of St. John St. will close next week for Lafayette Utilities System infrastructure construction. St. John St. between Versailles Blvd. and W. Vermilion St. will be closed from December 12 through December 20.

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LASR App

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Dec 9, 2023

LASR is now live.

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Pet Adoption Fees Waived For “empty The Shelters — Holiday Hope” Adoption Event

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Dec 2, 2023

Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation to save lives

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LCG Sets Up Christmas Light Recycling Drop-off Point

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Nov 29, 2023

Residents are urged to recycle their Christmas lights instead of throwing them away. Lafayette Consolidated Government has set up a drop-off point at the Robicheaux Recreation Center where residents can dispose of their old lights in a large, blue dumpster.

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Salvation Army Launches Red Kettle Drive At City-parish Hall

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Nov 24, 2023

Bell Ringer credits Salvation Army of Lafayette for guiding him on the right path

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Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Adopted Budget By Fund And Department Now Available

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Nov 20, 2023

Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Adopted Budget by Fund and Adopted Budget by Department are available to view online at: https://www.lafayettela.gov/finance-management/lcg-budget-documents/adopted-budget.

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Saturday Final Pickup For Blue Garbage And Recycling Carts

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Nov 17, 2023

After final removal, residents must make arrangements for removal

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Lafayette Parks, Arts, Recreation, And Culture Collaborates With The New Orleans Pelicans For Free Youth Basketball Clinic

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Nov 17, 2023

Get ready for some slam dunk fun! The Lafayette Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture Department (PARC) and the New Orleans Pelicans are teaming up to bring a fantastic, free youth basketball clinic to Lafayette.

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Aws And Lcg Address Operational Hiccups, Next Week Is Final Week For Blue Cart Pick Up

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Nov 16, 2023

Acadiana Waste Services (AWS), the new waste management provider for residents in the city of Lafayette and unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish, is navigating its second week of operations. Despite encountering some initial challenges, AWS is committed to reliable and efficient services residents expect.

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Lafayette Animal Shelter And Care Center Dogs Leave The Shelter For A Free Adoption Event

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Nov 10, 2023

Long-time sheltered dogs looking for permanent home

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Destroy Personal Documents During Lafayette Consolidated Government And Keep Louisiana Beauiful’s Paper Shredding Day

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Nov 3, 2023

Get rid of unwanted documents and protect against identify theft

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Lake Farm Road Extension Phase One Underway

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Oct 18, 2023

Construction on the first phase of extending Lake Farm Road has begun. The project will be done in two phases starting with extending the road from Kaliste Saloom Road to Settlers Trace Boulevard.