A home on West Congress Street in Lafayette has been struck by a vehicle for the second time in 2026, with neighbors expressing growing concerns about speeding and road safety on the busy thoroughfare. The repeated incidents highlight ongoing safety challenges along the roadway and prompt calls for measures to address dangerous driving conditions.
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The state will reimburse $22 million toward the Homewood detention pond project in Lafayette, a significant step toward completing the infrastructure designed to manage stormwater and reduce flooding in the area. The funding boost should accelerate the project's timeline and bring residents closer to improved drainage protection.
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VideoKLFY television station will upgrade its broadcast signal by switching to a temporary antenna starting Friday, November 13, at 9 a.m. The upgrade may temporarily affect signal reception for viewers in the Lafayette area.
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VideoA major pedestrian crash on Northeast Evangeline Thruway Frontage Road in Lafayette has prompted the closure of that roadway between High Meadows Boulevard and Goldenrod Drive. The Lafayette Police Department is investigating the incident, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
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