Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory notified Governor John Bel Edwards in a letter Wednesday afternoon that Lafayette Parish is opting-in pursuant to Proclamation Number 17 JBE 2021. This will allow bars in the Parish to open for on-premises, indoor consumption at the full extent authorized by the Governor’s current proclamation. Bars allowed to open under…… MORE
Effective Monday, February 22nd Louisiana Department of Health updated priority populations for COVID-19 Vaccines. While SouthStar Urgent Care is working to have COVID-19 vaccines at all of their 26+ locations, they want to do their part for helping Louisiana get access! This statewide list will help share awareness directly to residents who need the…… MORE
Coronavirus infections across the US are still on the way down, and more Americans are getting vaccinated — but variants could cause complications soon. The predicted surge is why many experts highlight the need to double down on safety measures like face masks, social distancing, and avoiding crowded areas. Read More From cnn.com… MORE
Juanita “Mama T” Thibeaux was an important member of Lafayette Parish education. She was one of the first Black principals in the district and long after she retired she served as a substitute teacher until retiring (again) in 2019. Read More From klfy.com… MORE
After a 12-year-old girl was identified as a suspect through surveillance footage, she was arrested and is now facing an aggravated arson charge for allegedly setting a fire inside an elementary school bathroom. Investigators determined that the fire was intentionally set with a lighter and the school had to evacuate 300 students as a precaution. …… MORE
WHO: All Louisiana residents in need of a COVID-19 Vaccine. WHERE: Waitlist located here: GoSouthStar.com/VACCINES . Availability pending supplies allocated to any of the 26+ Louisiana SouthStar Locations. WHEN: List opened up on February 22nd, accessible to all residents via webpage. WHAT: Effective Monday, February 22nd LDH updated priority populations…… MORE
From The La. Dept. of Health- COVID-19 VACCINE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PROGRESSIVE BAPTIST CHURCH COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER 125 GALLIAN STREET LAFAYETTE 70501 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH To schedule an appointment call 337-262-5311 Vaccination Available only for those in the current eligibility group: • Persons 65 years of age or older • Dialysis patients • Persons…… MORE
From Lafayette Police Department, The Lafayette Police Department will be conducting a traffic safety campaign beginning March 1st through March 14th. Special emphasis will be aimed toward the detection and enforcement of traffic violations on several target areas within the city of Lafayette. As we continue in our efforts to make the roads safer,…… MORE
The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) Parks and Recreation Department has formed the Greater Lafayette Little League, expanding baseball and softball opportunities for youth in Lafayette and nearby parishes. “Our goal with creating the Greater Lafayette Little League is to provide additional opportunities for families and children in our area,” Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory said.…… MORE
Tina Knowles-Lawson wrote her son-in-law Jay-Z a touching “love letter”. The letter was to commemorate that he sold half his Armand de Brignac champagne brand to luxury goods owner LVMH. Read More From thegrio.com… MORE
She says her “preference is lighter guys.”
“This lacks respect and tact.”
The singer is teaching her son about Black Boy Joy!