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Voter registration events set for Acadia Parish

Acadia Parish is organizing voter registration events during National Voter Registration Week, September 21-25, with multiple sites available for citizens to register to vote or update their existing registration information.

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  1. · KLFYUpcoming voter registration events in Acadia Parish
  2. · KATCVoter registration events set for Acadia Parish This story
  3. · KLFYAcadia Parish announces remote voter registration events in September
KLFY7h ago
Local Government & Politics

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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KLFY7h ago
Local Government & Politics

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
Local Government & Politics

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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