Parish News

14/09/2024

Mark your calendars for this fun event... Acadiana Bird Club, Inc.

Attention!
The Acadiana Fall Bird Fair has well over 100 spaces rented full of treasures and fun for you to discover. We can take a couple of more vendors as of today. It is going to be an epic fair and I hope everyone will join us.
There are also tons of raffle prizes, great food and a Parrot petting experience waiting for you. Family friendly event and a unique adventure even if you are not in the market for a pet bird.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

14/09/2024

📢 UPDATE: September 18 is Now a Full School Day! 🎒

We hope our LPSS families are safe following the recent weather event. Due to disruptions in the academic schedule, LPSS has revised the calendar. Wednesday, September 18, will now be a normal instructional day...

📢 UPDATE: September 18 is Now a Full School Day! 🎒

We hope our LPSS families are safe following the recent weather event. Due to disruptions in the academic schedule, LPSS has revised the calendar. Wednesday, September 18, will now be a normal instructional day for students! 📅

This change helps us: 1️⃣ Retain Emergency Days for future weather events. 2️⃣ Ensure Academic Continuity after two shortened weeks.

Parents, please make arrangements for your child's attendance. Let's keep the learning going! 📚🌟

12/09/2024

Plane crashes just after takeoff from Lafayette Regional Airport. Local pilot killed...

A tragic plane crash occurred Thursday morning in Lafayette, leaving one person dead after his small aircraft went down shortly after takeoff...

10/09/2024

Quick contacts for Lafayette Parish.

10/09/2024

Projected path of Hurricane Francine...

10/09/2024

**MISSING CHILD-Endangered Runaway**

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office would like the public's assistance to locate Mason Melancon, 15, missing from Lafayette Parish, LA. (Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Height: 6'3"; Weight: 170lbs.)

Mason was last seen on September 10, 2024 near Carencro wearing a light blue long-sleeved shirt, khaki pants and white shoes.

If you see Mason, or have any information on his whereabouts, please call the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 345-6098, Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS(8477) or submit a tip on the Lafayette Sheriff App.

**UPDATE: MASON FOUND SAFE**

**MISSING CHILD-Endangered Runaway**

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office would like the public's assistance to locate Mason Melancon, 15, missing from Lafayette Parish, LA. (Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Height: 6'3"; Weight: 170lbs.)

Mason was last seen on September 10, 2024 near Carencro wearing a light blue long-sleeved shirt, khaki pants and white shoes.

If you see Mason, or have any information on his whereabouts, please call the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 345-6098, Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS(8477) or submit a tip on the Lafayette Sheriff App.

10/09/2024

School Closure Links...

Here are the latest updates on school closures in PSC District 2:

Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Baton Rouge: https://bit.ly/CapitalRegionSchools
Lafourche, Terrebonne: https://bit.ly/BayouRegionSchools
Lafayette, St. Martin: https://bit.ly/AcadianaSchools
West Baton Rouge: WBRSchools
East Feliciana: East Feliciana Public Schools
West Feliciana: West Feliciana Parish Schools
Livingston: Livingston Parish Public Schools
Pointe Coupee: Pointe Coupee Parish School District

10/09/2024

This State of Emergency will allow parishes statewide to have the resources to help protect the life, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana. Throughout this process, we will remain in constant contact with local officals and first responders and will assist them in every step of the way.

10/09/2024

𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳’𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲

Due to the expected impact of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Francine, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Administrative Office and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, September 10, through Thursday, September 12. Enforcement and patrol services will continue.

For emergency assistance, please call 911. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.

10/09/2024

Here is the latest on Tropical Storm Francine and it's expected impacts...

10/09/2024

If you see or hear your neighbors setting up/testing their generators before , stop by and make sure they’re practicing these safety tips!

❌Do not place generators inside of any structure including garages, carports and sheds (not even if the door is open fully or partially)
↔️Instead, place the generator at least 20 feet away from your home, down-wind away from open doors, windows and vents (porches are too close)
⛽️Before refueling, turn the generator off and allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes
❌ Never try to power the house wiring by plugging the generator into a wall outlet
🔌 Instead, use a heavy-duty, outdoor extension cord to plug appliances into generators
💦Do not use in rain or wet conditions
🧯Have a fire extinguisher nearby
🚨 Have a carbon monoxide monitor for your home

💡If your power does go out, and you DO NOT have a generator, we have the following safety tips for some alternative lighting sources you may be considering:

🕯Keep candles and oil lamps 3-5 feet from combustible objects and never leave them unattended or within reach of children. This includes blowing a candle out when you go to sleep or leave a room.


Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Governor Jeff Landry

09/09/2024

🚨Mandatory Evacuation order issued for Cameron Parish, Louisiana ahead of Francine.
Stay tuned!

09/09/2024

Sand Bag locations in Iberia Parish...

Sand and sandbags locations.

09/09/2024

Sand Bag locations in Lafayette Parish...

With Tropical Storm Francine approaching, the following sandbag locations are open and available to residents. All locations are self-bagging, and residents must bring their own shovels and manpower.

Lafayette:
🔵 400 Dugas Road (located off North University Avenue)
🔵 Picard Park - 130 Park Lane
🔵 Brown Park - 1234 E. Pont des Mouton Road
🔵 Robicheaux Recreation Center - 1919 Eraste Landry Road

City of Broussard, Louisiana
🔵 Broussard City Hall - 310 East Main Street
🔵 Deer Meadow Subdivision - corner of Deer Meadow Boulevard and Myette Point
🔵 Broadview Drive - by the Broussard Community Center

City of Carencro Government
🔵 Carencro Community Center - 5115 North University Avenue

City of Scott
🔵 118 Lions Club Road

City of Youngsville Louisiana
🔵 Lasalle Regional Retention Site - 333 South Larriviere Road

09/09/2024

Lafayette Parish School System School Closure Scedule...

🚨The information on this post has been updated. Please check our most recent post for the new details!🚨

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IMPORTANT: SCHOOL CLOSURE ALERT

Due to the approaching Tropical Storm Francine:

1. All public schools in Lafayette Parish will dismiss early on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Francine advances toward the Louisiana coast.
2. Schools will also be closed all day on Wednesday when the storm is expected to make landfall.
3. Schools will remain closed on Thursday while administrators and facilities assess damage to our campuses.

Please click the link for detailed dismissal times and further operational updates. Stay safe and take precautions as the storm nears!

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/schoolclosure91024

09/09/2024

Latest forecast 1:pm

04/09/2024

How To Avoid Getting Burned By Solar Energy Scams

These scams start with an unexpected phone call, message on social, or even an in-person visit. The so-called official offers you an “energy audit”...