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A ‘taste of Louisiana’ for survivors of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. “We’re used to the hurricanes — this was a shocker for them,” operations coordinator Cassandra High said. “So we decided to come and show them some love. Because …
What’s on the ballot in Lafayette? – The Current
1 day ago · What’s on the ballot in Lafayette? A record number of people, just over 53,000, cast early votes in Lafayette Parish. That’s likely to be around half of all of Lafayette votes cast in Election 2024. And while the presidential tilt between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump gets most of the attention, there’s a lot at stake for Lafayette ...
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1: 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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About 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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What’s next for Lafayette Public School System? Lafayette Parish School Systems are about to change drastically. Under a proposed strategic plan to address declining enrollment and hits to tax revenue, LPSS could see nine schools closed, consolidations of several schools and the construction of two new campuses. 1 2 3 … 147 Older Posts.
City Court update and more homes for Habitat - The Current
Sep 18, 2023 · The council bumped the library’s 1.84-mill tax to 1.97 mills for the two-year period between the vote on the renewal and when it would take effect, which is this year. The change is worth more than $300,000 in lost annual revenue for the library and will save 97 cents a year in taxes on a $150,000 house with a homestead exemption.
Development code changes, Moore Park project – The Current
4 days ago · Lafayette Christian Academy’s agreement with LCG to improve fields at Moore Park has been greatly diminished. The project is now focusing on a new softball field, new LED lighting and a new front entrance. Plans to add a splash pad, pavilion, one-mile walking path and stage have been scrapped. The new plan is three phases with the last not ...
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Catch Up: What’s happening with Lafayette schools?
Oct 24, 2024 · How do you feel about the changes proposed for Lafayette schools? Some numbers from NCES: 2.1% – decrease in total enrollment nationwide from 2017 to 2022. 5.5% – projected decline from 2022 to 2031. 11.5% – Louisiana’s expected decline through 2031. School officials hinted at big changes as far back as February. In March, amid fears ...