Lucien Benoit News Today

NORTH SMITHFIELD – A conceptual proposal for the residential redevelopment of the old Pines Restaurant on Pound Hill Road is drawing intense opposition from neighbors. They’re citing everything from trash

Driving through Lafayette Parish, you may have noticed a lot of your favorite local businesses shutting down, relocating, or maybe you're noticing a few new places popping up near you — but why?

NORTH SMITHFIELD – A Chipotle Mexican Grill and Starbucks should soon be coming to town.

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Newly proposed changes to the Water Supply Overlay District are now before the North Smithfield Planning Board.

NORTH SMITHFIELD – A new major land development will soon be underway on Industrial Drive as New England Truck Solutions continues to expand, according to owner Jason Jarvis.

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Several residents in the area of Buxton Hollow Farm aren’t much happier about a plan for new housing than they were about previous composting operations happening there.

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Representatives from Narragansett Improvement Co. came to the North Smithfield Planning Board Jan. 26 to ask for a two-year extension on their proposed 270-acre housing development on

Cafe Coachella picks new location in North Lafayette KATC and last updated 2021-04-28 19:59:25-04 Cafe Coachella is relocating along the Evangeline Thruway in North Lafayette; owners are hoping it’s a move that will attract more customers to the business and encourage other businesses to move to the area. John Young and Lucien Benoit, owners of Cafe Coachella, say they think the move will help their business with a better location, but they also hope it builds up the north side of town as...