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Lafayette is building the future of local news. The Current is among the first news outlets to receive funding from Press Forward, a nationwide campaign to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news. October 15. Water leaks remain high amid LUS staffing challenges. Amid a staffing shortage, LUS is scrambling to fix more than 1,100 work ...
Early voting is underway. Get prepped here. – The Current
4 days ago · Election 2024 is here. Louisiana’s early voting period for the Nov. 5 election has begun and runs through Oct. 29. Besides the headliner on Election Day — the presidential race — Lafayette Parish voters will weigh in on two congressional races, an open seat on the Public Service Commission, local races in Youngsville and one constitutional amendment. Four more constitutional amendments ...
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The Latest – The Current. Celebrate Lafayette's heroes at the Undercurrent Awards, Nov. 13. Buy tickets here. News. October 18, 10:27 am. Early voting is underway. Get prepped here. Lafayette Parish voters will weigh in on two congressional races, an open seat on the Public Service Commission, local races in Youngsville and one constitutional ...
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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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Lafayette is building the future of local news. The Current is among the first news outlets to receive funding from Press Forward, a nationwide campaign to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news. Read More.
There’s a mental health crisis in Louisiana jails – The Current
6 days ago · Mental Health in Louisiana jails. Louisiana has two state-operated mental institutions. The burden of mental health care has landed on local jails. Lafayette spends at least $600,000 annually on mental health services. 20% of local inmates have diagnosed mental health issues, complicating jail management. “I struggled in jail the first time I ...
Duson officials vow to oppose school closure – The Current
6 days ago · October 10. Nine closures, new campuses, consolidations in plan for Lafayette schools. Proposed strategic plan aims to address declining enrollment, hits to tax revenue. According to CSG, Duson’s $9,904 cost per student is the most expensive among the district ‘s elementary schools, a full $2,500 above the maximum LPSS aims to spend per ...
Community – The Current
The Current is among the first news outlets to receive funding from Press Forward, a nationwide campaign to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news. Read More. Published: October 15, 1:14 pm.
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.
Lafayette - The Current
Lafayette Judge Jules Edwards dies at 66. Admirers spoke highly of Edwards’ command of the law and courtroom. Mayor-President Monique Boulet announced his death during Tuesday’s council meeting. Read More.