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LCG reimbursed $6 million on plagued flood project. After a long delay, the state has reimbursed LCG $6.1 million of the $27 million it is seeking for flood prevention efforts under former M-P Josh Guillory. Read More. News. November 8.
Flash flooding overwhelms Lafayette roadways – The Current
15 hours ago · Intense rains flooded Lafayette early Wednesday morning. The fast, heavy downpour overwhelmed roadside drainage systems, causing flash floods on several roadways. Lafayette’s 911 dispatch reported as many as two dozen stalled vehicles. As of 8:15 a.m. the Vermilion River flood stage approached 12 feet at Surrey Street, according to gauges ...
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Nov 23, 2022 · A new initiative will partner with nearly three dozen corner stores to provide forgivable loans for produce and prepared meal equipment and a dollar-to-dollar match for customers.
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1: Lafayette is a Parish May 8th, 2023 | Season 1 | 13 mins 21 secs Lafayette Parish was established in 1823 and is now home to more than 240,000 residents.
Louisiana tax overhaul advances with ‘government growth’ limit
1 day ago · This story was first reported by Louisiana Illuminator and republished with permission.. State lawmakers advanced key legislation Monday connected to Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposed tax overhaul. While most of the package would free up funding currently locked into the Louisiana Constitution, another part seems to do the opposite by establishing a …
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About Us. The Current is a nonprofit news organization serving Lafayette and southern Louisiana. Founded in 2018 by local journalists, The Current ‘ s in-depth reporting connects Lafayette to stories that matter and helps readers understand how our community works — and how we can make it better. In everything we cover, we put our community ...
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Louisiana tax overhaul advances with ‘government growth’ limit. Lawmakers folded changes to state spending caps into legislation that would cut taxes and make it harder to pass new tax exemptions. Read More.
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Lafayette is building the future of local news. The Current is among the first news outlets to receive funding from Press Forward, a nationwide campaign to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news. Read More. October 15.
Undercurrent Awards: Celebrate these Wavemakers Nov. 4
Oct 5, 2021 · We’re proud this class will set the standard for future Wavemakers. They represent the best of our community. The Undercurrent Awards is a celebration of Lafayette’s Wavemakers: those moving Lafayette forward from under the surface. The inaugural event is scheduled for Nov. 4 at the Lafayette Science Museum. Tickets can be purchased here.