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Duson gets $10K grant for surveillance cameras to fight littering

The Town of Duson has received a $10,000 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Litter Enforcement Surveillance Camera Grant to combat illegal littering and dumping in the community. The grant will fund enhanced enforcement and surveillance technology to help address the litter problem in the town.

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KLFY7h ago
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Two Louisiana congressional candidates attend freshman orientation despite unfinished runoff elections

Two Louisiana Republican congressional candidates attended freshman orientation in Washington, D.C., even though their runoff elections for the 5th and 6th districts are scheduled for December 12. The candidates are moving forward with orientation preparations while their races remain unresolved. This development comes as Louisiana's congressional races head toward their final voting stage.

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KLFY8h ago
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Lafayette receives $22 million for flood control project

Lafayette has secured $22 million in funding for the Bayou Vermilion Flood Control and Homewood Detention project, a major drainage investment that has faced financial and regulatory challenges for years. Mayor-President Monique Boulet announced the development alongside state and local officials.

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KLFY11h ago
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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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