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Election 2026: An unusual challenge at Lafayette Family Court

A Lafayette family lawyer is challenging a sitting judge in the 2026 Lafayette Family Court election, raising questions about whether judicial candidates need to be parents to preside over family law cases. The unusual race highlights a debate over qualifications for the bench in a court that handles custody, divorce, and related matters affecting many local families.

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KLFY6h 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
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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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KLFY10h 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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