September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Lafayette Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card…
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Downtown Lafayette has a few announcements. According to a report a portion of Jefferson Street will be closed Friday and Saturday nights. This closure will allow pedestrians and cyclists to travel freely through Jefferson, Vermilion,…
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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is reminding drivers that fallen trees, downed power lines and other debris have made many roads in south Louisiana impassable, including portions of I-10 and I-12. This will…
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As Hurricane Ida approaches, and after consulting with Mayors, Chiefs of Police, and Chiefs of Fire throughout Lafayette Parish, Mayor-President Josh Guillory has ordered a mandatory curfew for all of Lafayette Parish beginning at 6:00…
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Source: National Weather Service of Lake Charles
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Hurricane Ida is projected to make landfall as a Category IV storm. Lafayette Parish could see 50 to 100 mph winds, 4 to 10 inches of rain, possible tornadoes, and widespread power outages. Lafayette residents,…
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In response to Hurricane Ida, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has announced the following instructional and operational changes beginning Sunday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Aug. 30. Classes All classes will be canceled on Monday,…
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On Friday, President Joseph R. Biden declared that an emergency exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical…
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Because of the impending hurricane, Republic Services is suspending trash and recycling collection on Monday, August 30. Collection for all customers will run one day behind for the rest of the week. Residents are asked…
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With the future threat of widespread wind and water damage caused by Tropical Depression 9/Tropical Storm Ida, and in consultation with area Mayors and Sheriff Garber, Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory has declared a state of…
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