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Special council meetings rescheduled in Lafayette following winter storm

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Parish Council and the Lafayette City Council have rescheduled their regular meetings to special sessions due to last week's winter storm.

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 27, 2025

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Road closures in Lafayette rescheduled due to weather conditions

Lafayette, LA – Due to freezing temperatures and snow last week, the scheduled lane closures for Academy Road and Doucet Road have been postponed.

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 27, 2025

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Lafayette transit services to resume with free rides on January 25

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 24, 2025

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and the Lafayette Transit System (LTS) have announced that all transit services will resume normal operations on January 25, 2025, starting at 6:45 AM.

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Water distribution continues for Lafayette Parish residents

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 24, 2025

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and the Lafayette Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) have announced the continuation of water distribution for residents in need across the Parish.

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Lafayette government seeks business input after cold weather impacts

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government is urging businesses to participate in an economic impact survey following a historic cold weather event that began on January 20, 2025.

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Lafayette updates: transit halted; trash service resumes; warming shelter open

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has issued updates regarding public services for Friday, January 24, 2025.

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Lafayette government advises caution as icy roads persist

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has issued a warning for residents to remain indoors due to ongoing hazardous road conditions.

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Lafayette OHSEP organizes water distribution amid infrastructure challenges

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP), in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), has organized the distribution of bottled water to...

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Trash collection resumes in Lafayette following weather disruption

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and Acadiana Waste Services (AWS) have announced that AWS will restart curbside residential trash collection on Friday, January 24.

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Lafayette Parish continues water distribution efforts on January 24

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and the Lafayette Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) have announced continued water distribution for residents of Lafayette Parish.

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Lafayette provides updates on public services amid severe weather

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 22, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has issued updates on public services amid severe weather conditions affecting the region.

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Lafayette adjusts schedules due to freezing temperatures; closures extended

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 22, 2025

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has announced changes to its operations and scheduled activities due to freezing temperatures affecting the area.

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Lafayette opens warming shelter amid freezing weather

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2025

Lafayette, LA – With ongoing blizzard conditions, the Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) have advised residents without sufficient heating to seek shelter at...

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Garbage collections halted in Lafayette due to severe weather

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and Acadiana Waste Services (AWS) have announced changes to garbage and recycling collections due to severe weather conditions.

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EDA awards $130,000 in grants for economic development projects in Lafayette Parish in 2023

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $130,000 in grants for economic development projects in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.

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Lafayette councils cancel meetings due to forecasted icy weather

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 19, 2025

Due to the forecast of icy winter weather, the Lafayette Parish Council and Lafayette City Council have canceled their scheduled meetings on January 21, 2025.

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Mayor-President Boulet declares state of emergency due to extreme weather

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 19, 2025

Lafayette, LA – In response to the impending threat of severe weather conditions, including freezing temperatures and the possibility of snow and ice on roads, Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet has declared a state of emergency for...

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Lafayette opens warming shelter ahead of cold weather

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 18, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government, along with the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP), is set to open a warming center at Dupuis Recreation Center on January 19, 2025.

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Academy Road lane closure announced for sewer repairs

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

The northeast bound lane in the 100 block of Academy Road, Lafayette, will be closed from January 22 through February 11, 2025.

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Waste collection schedule unchanged despite expected winter weather

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and Acadiana Waste Services (AWS) have announced that garbage and recycling collections will continue as scheduled during the week of January 20, 2025.