Lafayette has secured a location for its crisis center on Dulles Drive, eliminating the need to construct a new facility from the ground up. The city is planning to open the crisis center in early 2027. This development marks progress on an important community mental health and crisis response resource for the Lafayette area.
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VideoAn Acadiana woman is reflecting on how the September 11 attacks inspired her to enlist in the military just 16 days after the tragedy. Twenty-five years later, she shares how that pivotal moment changed the course of her life and the impact it had on her.
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VideoLeo Lafleur, a student at ESA who aspires to become a mechanical engineer, is featured as this week's Acadiana Kidcaster. Leveraging his theater experience, Leo delivers the weather forecast with confidence and skill under the studio lights.
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VideoThe Lafayette Fire Department held a commemoration service on Friday at Parc San Souci to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Ceremonies honoring 9/11 took place across the Acadiana region on this significant day of remembrance.
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