Andrew Capps News Today

Jan Swift who finished third in the Lafayette Mayor-President race will not endorse either candidate, Josh Guillory or Monique Blanco Boulet, in the runoff.

Given an opportunity to dispel allegations of corruption leveled by one of his election opponents, Mayor-President Josh Guillory denied under oath any knowledge of federal and state investigations into Lafayette

A new bribery scandal in the DA’s office appears to link directly to Don Landry’s decision to return Gary Haynes to the office.

LCG has received one proposal for the new performing arts venue location.

Lafayette Council members support an expert in-depth study and robust public input before a final decision is made.

The Catholic Diocese of Lafayette is targeting the constitutionality of a law passed in 2021 that expanded the right of sexual abuse victims to sue.

Griffin was fired in January after an internal investigation determined that he had repeatedly lied to investigators about sending the messages.

The councils chose to override Guillorys veto Tuesday despite his attempt to withdraw it last week, saying it had no legal basis.

Mayor-President Josh Guillory defied Lafayette’s unanimous city and parish councils Monday to add $259,000 in raises back into LCG’s budget.

The lawsuit comes after controversial comments made on the radio last week.