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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
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Household Hazardous Waste Day this weekend
Lafayette, LA (KLFY) – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) reminds Lafayette Parish residents to safely dispose of unwanted chemicals and electronics during Household Hazardous Waste Day. This event provides residents with a safe, environmentally responsible way to dispose of items that can pose risks to health, sanitation workers, and the environment if not handled properly. Residents can drop off their items this Saturday, May 31 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1229 NW Evangeline Thruway and are asked to enter from Donlon Avenue. New this year residents can now bring thoroughly-rinsed glass food and beverage containers for recycling—including beer bottles, wine bottles, pickle jars, and more due to a partnership with BackYard Sapphire. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now LCG ask others to refer to the list below detailing accepted and unaccepted item. Accepted Items Include: Alkaline Batteries Chemical Cleaners Fluorescent Tubes Gasoline Herbicides Mercury Thermometers Paint and Paint Products Paint Thinner and Stripper Pesticides Photographic Chemicals Pool Chemicals Stains Turpentine In addition to hazardous household items, electronics such as computer hardware, accessories, laptops, and related equipment will also be accepted. Items NOT Accepted: Appliances, Furniture, TVs, and CRT Monitors Office Copiers and Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Toner/Ink Cartridges, GPS Devices, MP3/DVD Players Digital Cameras, Stereo Equipment, Fire/Smoke Detectors Automotive or Rechargeable Batteries, Motor Oil, PCB Oil Antifreeze, Commercial Waste, Compressed Gas Cylinders Medical Waste, Medicine, Radioactive Material, Explosives For safety, residents are asked to remain in their vehicles while staff unload materials during the drop-off process. For full details and guidelines, contact LCG's Environmental Quality Division at (337) 291-5637 or click here. Black bear seen roaming Louisiana neighborhood Wednesday morning Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy provides updates on Newark airport Household Hazardous Waste Day this weekend Bobcat sneaks into Colorado home, ignores 'high-tech trick' to get it out How rare are May tropical storms? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
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LCG launches LafayetteNOW app; emergency alert system
LAFAYETTE, LA (KLFY) – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) announced the official launch of LafayetteNOW, a modern emergency alert notification system designed to deliver timely, critical updates to the public when it matters most. As hurricane season is approaching, LafayetteNOW will provide a step forward in keeping the public informed and safe through direct-to-device alerts. From severe weather warnings and critical road closures to public safety incidents and emergency preparedness efforts, the system is built to ensure residents receive real-time information, helping them act quickly and stay safe. With the app available to Lafayette residents, Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet looks forward to the app's accessibility for everyone in a critical time of need. 'Public safety is our top priority, and that starts with making sure every resident of Lafayette Parish has access to timely, reliable information,' Boulet said. 'LafayetteNOW will be a critical tool to help us keep our community safe, aware, and prepared.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now This initiative also introduces new opportunities for residents to subscribe to additional updates such as transit alerts, PARC notifications and alerts from participating municipalities within Lafayette Parish. 'LafayetteNOW represents a major step forward in how we serve Lafayette Parish—before, during, and after emergencies,' Jamie Boudreaux Chief Communications Officer, said. 'It's more than simply sending alerts. It's about putting vital, trustworthy information directly into the hands of our residents so they can make informed decisions and stay connected to what's happening around them.' Signing up is simple and free. To start receiving LafayetteNOW emergency alerts in Lafayette Parish,text JOIN LFTALERT to 31002 today. For more information, visit Best Buy to open at midnight for Nintendo Switch 2 launch Collision 'sport' trending on social media turns deadly Dozens more Rite Aid locations slated to close, court filing shows Woman sings 'God Bless America' every day at noon for 5 years RFK Jr. ends COVID shot recommendation for healthy kids, pregnant women Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
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Lee Avenue schedule to close for sewer main repairs
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) announced the closure of Lee Avenue between E. Cypress Street and the LCG bus terminal entrance on 100 Lee Ave. The closure will allow Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) crews to perform sewer main repairs within the roadway. The closure is scheduled daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following dates from Monday, May 27 through Thursday, May 30 and Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 6. The following suggested detours include these streets: E. Cypress Street, Johnston Street, Northbound Evangeline Thruway, S. Chestnut Street and Jefferson Street. Local access, including the bus terminal, will be maintained, and access to the Rosa Parks lot will not be affected, LCG has informed. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and follow posted signage when traveling near the construction zone. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now California police officer was partying at festival, going skiing while on disability for head injury, DA's office says Amazon reportedly issuing refunds for returns made years ago Big, beautiful bill heads to the Senate Flags placed at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day Video shows University at Buffalo graduate chased onto stage by campus police Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Climate
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LCG encourages residents to submit voluntary storm damage reports
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Lafayette Consolidated Government is urging residents and business owners affected by the flood on April 24 to submit a voluntary storm damage report, with an emphasis on completing it promptly. LCG Chief of Staff, Christina Dayries, explained the advantages of completing and submitting the online report. The Storm Damage Report is voluntary and does not mean you will get federal disaster relief. The survey helps the state determine how each area is doing and what kind of help residents in those areas might be eligible for. was opened online after April 24 by the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Dayries states that local reports submitted through the system will be shared with the state and FEMA. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'You can upload pictures, tell us the details of your data, and enter the GPS coordinates as well,' Dayries said. Dayries explained that the state will use technology to view areas or conduct walking tours to validate the information provided. 'A flooding event that has come up, such as four or five feet in your home. So, we're able to validate that at the local and state level, and that helps us get either a state declaration and/or federal declaration and potentially available resources,' Dayries said. Not all events reach that threshold. Sometimes, the information is shared with volunteer agencies that provide support to help people get back on their feet. 'We share that with our volunteer organization, and they may supply cleaning supplies, and they help them muck and gut,' Dayries said. However, remember that submitting a report of damage does not automatically guarantee disaster relief. To report April 24 storm damage website: Damage LA Gov. Multicar crash near Target Loop causes delay Why flags will be lowered in Louisiana Thursday 'I am completely dead now': Indiana man's humorous, self-written obit reflects on brushes with death Gov. Jeff Landry issues executive order supporting student-athlete NIL payment in Louisiana LCG encourages residents to submit voluntary storm damage reports Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Lafayette Parish Government, schools announce winners of annual Anti-Litter Poster Contest
Lafayette Consolidated Government, in collaboration with the Lafayette Parish School System and the Lafayette Garden Club, recently announced the winners of this year's Anti-Litter Poster Contest. LCG said the annual initiative encourages students across Lafayette Parish to promote environmental awareness through creative artwork and slogans. This year, the contest received a total of 279 submissions from students across Lafayette Parish. First place: Connor Graves, Green T. Lindon Elementary School Second place: Samuel Melancon, L. Leo Judice Elementary School Third place: Amelie Lambert, Milton Elementary School First place: Manha Bux, Edgar Martin Middle School Second place: Phung Nguyen, Milton Middle School Third place: Jolie Jones, L. J. Alleman Middle School First place: Sam (Harper) Faulk, Lafayette High School Second place: Ramni Maya Manuel Roy, Lafayette High School Third place: Alia Hdouch, Lafayette High School Overall Best T-Shirt Design: 'Louisiana Litter Not Good For The Critter' by Sam (Harper) Faulk, Lafayette High School Overall Best Slogan: 'Plant Love Not Trash.' By Alia Hdouch, Lafayette High School Parents, teachers, students and school administrators are invited to celebrate the winners at the official award ceremony at 5 p.m. May 15 at the Lafayette Parish School Board Office, 202 Rue Iberville in Lafayette. This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: Lafayette government, schools announce Anti-Litter Poster Contest winners
