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WEBHere’s how Francine, as projected, would compare to some of the major hurricanes that have impacted the Lafayette area. The Current is a nonprofit news organization exploring the politics and culture of Lafayette and southern Louisiana.
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WEBLafayette schools to close for Francine. All public schools will close early Tuesday and remain closed through Thursday as Lafayette braces for Tropical Storm Francine. Read More. News. September 9, 12:57 pm.
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WEBAbout Us. The Current is a nonprofit news organization serving Lafayette and southern Louisiana. Founded in 2018 by local journalists, The Current ‘ s in-depth reporting connects Lafayette to stories that matter and helps readers understand how our community works — and how we can make it better. In everything we cover, we put our community ...
Lafayette 101
WEB1: Lafayette is a Parish May 8th, 2023 | Season 1 | 13 mins 21 secs Lafayette Parish was established in 1823 and is now home to more than 240,000 residents.
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WEBAccess to infertility treatment is limited in Louisiana — a Lafayette clinic’s grant helps couples trying to conceive. Access to fertility treatment Louisiana is limited — the clinic is the only one providing IVF services in Lafayette. Restrictions on reproductive rights make it more difficult to recruit to the state. Read More.
Boulet’s first budget up for final adoption
WEB8 hours ago · Special Joint Meeting Final Adoption. LCG’s next FY budget is up for a final vote. With much of the budget spending already politically secured, only a few disagreements remain among the two councils and various members. Allocation around IT spending is one of the disagreements, with the Parish Council expected to vote down a City Council amendment that would send $185,000 in IT costs to the ...
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WEBIt’s all about the joy for 2024 Lafayette Pride Grand Marshal. Amid a legislative session that targeted her community, Peyton Rose Michelle embraces an upbeat attitude as grand marshal of Lafayette Pride. Read More.
2023 Budget Explorer • The Current
WEB2023 Budget Explorer About About. This visualization explores the first proposed 2023 Lafayette Consolidated Government budget. Check out The Current's full budget guide for more information. Notes. This visualization totals $712 million.
Health - The Current
WEBMold is unsafe, but Louisiana’s low-income tenants lack protection. Exposure to mold inside the home can lead to respiratory issues and make asthma worse. But in Louisiana, there are few protections for renters exposed to it. Read More. August 16. Sepsis kills. A new tool at Lourdes catches it early. Sepsis is the leading cause of hospital ...
Lafayette - The Current
WEBIt looks like the Lafayette Police Department will enforce the gun-free school zone around the UL Lafayette Science Museum Downtown after all — clarifying over a week of confusion around how Louisiana’s firearm free zones work. Conversations. August 22.
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