by Editorial Staff | Aug 11, 2023 | Youngsville
The recent news about Chief Rickey Boudreaux’s resignation was the result of an investigation by public record, which can sometimes be challenging. After all, not many people are willing to put their misdeeds into a public document. If impropriety is found in a...
by Letters to the Editor | Jul 21, 2023 | Lafayette, LCG
On July 25th, 2023, the Lafayette City Council will be considering ordinances aimed at addressing the proliferation of Short-Term Rentals (“STR’s”) like AirBNB, VRBO, etc. There are two proposed ordinances from two city council members. Councilman Andy Naquin’s (R...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 17, 2023 | EDD Tax Districts, Lafayette, LPSS, Youngsville
More taxes coming soon to a ballot near you! So, let’s just get straight to it. On July 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM the Lafayette Parish School Board will be holding a meeting to consider calling a new tax election for the Southside School District. Residents in that area...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 7, 2023 | Youngsville
On Friday, June 30, 2023, counsel for both the City of Youngsville and Chief of Police Rickey Boudreaux presented their arguments to the court. This comes months after the March 30, 2023, special meeting wherein the Council for the City of Youngsville introduced a...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 8, 2023 | Youngsville
There are many phrases which refer to “law” in different respects. For instance, most of us are familiar with Murphy’s law – “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” The “law of Karma”, a notion that all of life is governed by cause and effect and that your deeds...
by Editorial Staff | May 27, 2023 | Lafayette, Louisiana
Have you ever stumbled upon an unexpected transaction posted to your bank account? Most likely it was in the form of a debit. Perhaps it’s a subscription you forgot to cancel or just a transaction from a vendor name you didn’t recognize. But what about an...