City & Parish News

Road closure on Elmwood Drive between Robley Drive and Maplewood Drive has been extended to March 20, 2026 for subsurface cross drain replacement work.

LCG launches a parish-wide drainage engagement series to share flood mitigation updates, stormwater planning efforts, and gather resident input.

LCG PARC and Lafayette Coca-Cola launch a student-athlete scholarship for graduating seniors in Lafayette Parish who participated in PARC athletics programs.

LCG begins construction on Carmel Drive sidewalk improvements including ADA-compliant sidewalks and crosswalk upgrades to improve pedestrian safety.

PARC celebrates 100 years of the Jay & Lionel Hebert Municipal Golf Course in Lafayette, honoring a century of golf history, community events and tradition.

LCG’s 2025 Annual Report highlights record employment, $186M in infrastructure investment, crime reduction, drainage progress, and major park reopenings.

Zydeco Marathon returns to Lafayette March 8, 2026, with road closures and traffic impacts across downtown, UL campus, Oil Center and surrounding areas.

PARC opens registration for 2026 Youth Track & Field in Lafayette for ages 5–14. Free to join with meets at Northside High School beginning April 18, 2026.

Elmwood Drive 300 block between Robley Drive and Maplewood Drive will close March 3–10 for subsurface cross drain replacement and drainage improvements.

Lafayette’s African American Heritage Parade returns March 1, 2026 with a 2-mile route, phased street closures, parking guidance and safety regulations.