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State audit finds several repeated discrepancies by St. Mary Parish Council

A state audit of the St. Mary Parish Council has identified multiple discrepancies in financial or administrative practices that were previously flagged but not properly corrected. The repeated issues suggest a pattern of compliance problems within the parish council's operations.

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Lafayette rejects permit for 'AI bar' downtown

The Lafayette City Council rejected a conditional use permit for Plush Syndicate, a planned downtown venue at 201 Jefferson Street that gained attention online as an "AI bar." Following the rejection, Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet's administration suspended accepting new conditional use permit applications for downtown bars.

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KLFY9h ago
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Arrests of public officials connected with new charges, State Police confirm

Three public officials in Evangeline Parish, including a candidate for Opelousas Police Chief, were re-arrested Thursday on new charges, according to Louisiana State Police. The re-arrests represent a significant development in what appears to be an ongoing investigation involving local government figures in the Acadiana region.

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KLFY9h ago
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry eyes 2027 re-election bid, highlights record

Gov. Jeff Landry announced plans for infrastructure investments during a Thursday visit to New Orleans while simultaneously launching his 2027 re-election campaign. The governor highlighted his record as he prepares for a second term.

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