City & Parish News

Louisiana Fortify Homes Program expands to Lafayette Parish, offering homeowners up to $10,000 in grants to strengthen roofs against hurricane damage.

LCG will close the intersection of Acadian Hills Lane at N. St. Antoine Street, for daily work from Tuesday, May 26 through August 9, 2026, weather permitting.

Milton residents are invited to a Lafayette Parish Growth Plan meeting on June 9 to share input on housing, transportation, drainage, and future growth.

Sandbags are available in Lafayette Parish at Dugas Road and Picard Park. Residents must self-bag and bring shovels. Limits apply per household.

LCG announces Memorial Day 2026 schedule changes, including transit, City-Parish building closures, compost facility hours, and garbage service updates.

W. St. Mary Blvd will close May 19 from Brook Ave to Johnston St for LUS Lift Station work involving concrete pours and heavy equipment access.

Attend a free Lafayette Disaster Readiness Workshop to learn hurricane preparation, flood zones, insurance coverage, FEMA resources, and recovery planning.

Lafayette Stars & Stripes returns to Parc International with live music, food trucks, fireworks, kids activities, and free admission July 4 celebration.

LCG reports FY2025 audit findings drop to 5, down from 11, showing improved financial controls, $93M debt reduction, and strong economic growth.

Lafayette high school students can apply for the 2026–2027 Mayor-President’s Youth Advisory Council to learn local government and develop leadership skills.