Anna Fischer

LAFAYETTE PARISH (BROUSSARD) — A former Lafayette Parish firefighter is being honored with a special dedication at the Broussard Fire Department, where a newly introduced ladder truck now bears the name and memory of Alex Bourque, a firefighter who died from cancer in 2022.

LAFAYETTE PARISH — Moncus Park officially opened its new Kergan Meditation Garden Saturday morning, welcoming community members, donors and organizers for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the addition of a tranquil space designed for reflection and connection with nature.

Parish President Jessie Bellard said the violence threatens a long-standing tradition deeply rooted in the parish’s culture and economy.

“Whether it’s one person or 20 people, it does not matter to me; I have an obligation to serve the public and to listen to you.”

City building inspector Matthew Gulotta said the investigation began last month, after the funeral home’s property manager reported the business was approximately $250,000 behind on rent.

The ceremony served as both a remembrance of Sonnier’s sacrifice and a reflection on the meaning of Memorial Day for the Elton community.

LAFAYETTE PARISH — As hurricane season approaches, officials in Lafayette Parish are encouraging residents to take steps now to prepare for emergencies, offering resources and expert advice during a free community workshop this week.

“Many years ago, when someone was diagnosed with cancer, that was a death sentence, and that’s not true anymore."

LAFAYETTE PARISH (SCOTT) — As hurricane season officially begins, Louisiana homeowners have a new opportunity to strengthen their homes against severe weather through the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program, an $80 million initiative offering grants for hurricane-resistant roof upgrades.

Many who attended Tuesday's hearing argued the plan comes at the expense of an established high school, and reflects a broader pattern of "underinvestment" in Lafayette’s northside.