by Editorial Staff | Jun 29, 2026 | Broussard, Carencro, Lafayette, LCG, LPSS, Scott, Youngsville
Public records requests submitted to four Lafayette Parish municipalities uncovered an unexpected problem. Two cities could not produce the ordinances that Louisiana law appears to require before municipal officers may legally be paid. Two others handled the issue...
by Michael Lunsford | Jun 10, 2026 | Podcast, Youngsville
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe City of Youngsville says no transcript exists from a civil service hearing involving Officer John Davison. There’s just one problem. Public records obtained by Citizens for a New Louisiana show taxpayers paid $1,587 for...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Youngsville
Youngsville residents have consistently been told a reassuring story. The City is financially strong. Reserves are healthy. Growth continues. Major infrastructure projects are moving forward. New equipment is being purchased. Long-term investments are being made. But...
by Editorial Staff | May 14, 2026 | Lafayette, Youngsville
Just when we thought we could take a break from Youngsville, yet another decision by the Youngsville Chief of Police has been overturned by a court. On April 14, 2026, the 15th Judicial District Court issued written reasons that should stop every resident of...
by Michael Lunsford | Jan 20, 2026 | Sunshine, Youngsville
Last week, the Youngsville community erupted over the impending police civil service hearing. That reaction followed several electronic billboard advertisements created expressly to accomplish that purpose. In fact, I’ve witnessed a recording implicating...
by Editorial Staff | Jan 5, 2026 | Sunshine, Youngsville
For nearly three years, Youngsville officials treated a violent police encounter as a problem best handled quietly — through lawyers, executive sessions, and institutional delay. That strategy has now failed. Former YPD Officer Eric Segura Charged With Malfeasance in...