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LCG reimbursed $6 million on plagued flood project. After a long delay, the state has reimbursed LCG $6.1 million of the $27 million it is seeking for flood prevention efforts under former M-P Josh Guillory. Read More. News. November 8.
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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 …
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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 ...
Louisiana tax overhaul advances with ‘government growth’ limit
11 hours ago · This story was first reported by Louisiana Illuminator and republished with permission.. State lawmakers advanced key legislation Monday connected to Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposed tax overhaul. While most of the package would free up funding currently locked into the Louisiana Constitution, another part seems to do the opposite by establishing a …
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Nov 23, 2022 · A new initiative will partner with nearly three dozen corner stores to provide forgivable loans for produce and prepared meal equipment and a dollar-to-dollar match for customers.
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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. October 15.
City Court update and more homes for Habitat - The Current
Sep 18, 2023 · City Council Reports. City Court. After agreeing to Mayor-President Josh Guillory’s $9.5 million bid to move City Court two weeks ago, the council is looking for an update on plans to renovate the Lemoine Building at 214 Jefferson St. Downtown to house City Court functions.Judges Doug Saloom and Jules Edwards previously told the council they were on board with the move, provided they could ...
Events for Hub Citizens – The Current
Nov 21, 2023 · The Current and United Way of Acadiana are gathering the nation’s mid-sized communities in Lafayette, April 23-24. Read More. Events. November 21, 2023.