The Current’s very existence and its vibrancy is intrinsically linked to the health of Lafayette’s economy and democracy.

Lafayette Parish voters will weigh in on two congressional races, an open seat on the Public Service Commission, local races in Youngsville and one constitutional amendment.

Despite relatively high performance scores, Duson Elementary is among the schools that would close under a draft plan.

The Current is among the first news outlets to receive funding from Press Forward, a nationwide campaign to strengthen ...

Admirers spoke highly of Edwards’ command of the law and courtroom. Mayor-President Monique Boulet announced his death during ...

After nearly a year of research and work, we presented the new Lafayette Development Code (LDC), which was passed by both the ...

Candidate Questionnaire Parish Council District 3 Ken Stansbury did not answer this question. Terry Hughes did not answer ...

District 4 is the southernmost area of the City of Lafayette, with the most new development, and with the most available land ...

This amendment eliminates six funds: the Atchafalaya Conservation Fund; Higher Education Fund; Millennium Leverage Fund; ...

At this time last year, Lafayette’s ban on short-term rentals was still up in the air. That ban is now in effect, prohibiting ...

How we’re covering Election 2023 We’re focusing on the issues that matter to young voters. Here’s why. Lafayette is losing ...

They played for the festival; they played for the crowd. They played for themselves. And course they played for Chris.