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WEBFacing up to 60 years if convicted, Lafayette prosecutor Gary Haynes pleads not guilty. Haynes’ alleged co-conspirators in a bribery scheme at the DA’s office admitted guilt and are expected to testify against him. The Current is a nonprofit news organization exploring the politics and culture of Lafayette and southern Louisiana.
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WEBNew Lafayette clinic wants to help Acadiana sleep better. Almost half of Louisiana residents don’t get enough sleep. A newly opened clinic in Lafayette is hoping to change that. Read More. 1 2 3 … 170 Older Posts. Latest posts: The Current….
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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 ...
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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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WEBLCG aims to fix a ‘rift’ with reimagined Johnston, UL connection. Packaged together in a federal grant application, the Boulet administration’s $31 million plan imagines a strategy to improve pedestrian safety and connect UL’s campus with nearby neighborhoods. Read More. September 26.
Closures, consolidations in plan for Lafayette schools
WEB1 day ago · Nine closures, new construction, campus consolidations in plan for Lafayette schools. Lafayette Parish School Board members will be asked to vote on a massive overhaul of the campus system. The proposed plan is expected to undergo changes in the coming weeks, with a revised plan scheduled to be …
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.
Higgins, up for re-election, brushes off controversy
WEB1 day ago · Higgins, a former law enforcement officer, has repeatedly refused to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election, referring to Donald Trump as “rPOTUS,” short for the real President of the United States, on social media. At the Jennings town hall, he discussed what he described as the “compromised election cycle of November 2020.”.
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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.
Undercurrent 2024 honorees announced – The Current
WEBSep 9, 2024 · We are thrilled to announce the 2024 class of Wavemakers, local doers we honor at the Undercurrent Awards. They are: Chris Amos, Parc De Oaks. Lynette Mejia, Lafayette Citizens Against Censorship. Francis Davis Shaw, Northside High School. Daniel Barousse, Barousse Works. Cecil Doyle, KRVS.