Meet Lafayette's Next Fire Chief: Earl Borden Jr.
Mayor-President Monique Boulet selected Earl Borden Jr. to lead the Lafayette Fire Department after a national search that began in August 2025.
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Years-Long Push for North Side Library Reaches Key Vote
Lafayette's north side is one step closer to getting its first library as the parish council prepares to vote on a 99-year lease at the Holy Rosary Institute.
Audit Confirms Lafayette Broke Laws in Secret St. Martin Project
Louisiana auditors found Lafayette violated state and federal laws in a secret $3.7M spoil bank project, forwarding findings to prosecutors for review.
Lafayette's $17M City Hall Plan On Hold After Social Media Uproar
Residents blasted proposal on social media while councils moved Mayor-President Boulet's funding to reserve amid criticism over spending priorities.
Boulet's $17M City Hall Plan Draws Swift Political Criticism
Monique Boulet's 2025-26 budget includes $5.5 million for first phase of major overhaul to former Sears building housing Lafayette government offices.
How Much Does Lafayette Want to Spend on Downtown Flooding?
LCG allocates $649K for Downtown Johnston Drainage improvements and $250K for first-ever Flash Flood Plan as part of comprehensive flooding strategy.
Where Is the Transparency? Lafayette Jail Project Faces Scrutiny
Community members are pushing for answers about a new jail project on Willow Street, raising questions about funding, location, and public input.
Lafayette Mayor-President Boulet Announces State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Storm Francine
Lafayette Parish Mayor-President Monique Boulet is declaring a state of emergency for the parish, ahead of an impending possible hurricane later this week.