by Michael Lunsford | Apr 14, 2026 | Lafayette, LCG
Just weeks ago, Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet delivered the annual State of the Parish speech. I attended the address just feet from the podium. That matters, not because of proximity, but because tone and body language are easier to read up close. This...
by Michael Lunsford | Dec 1, 2025 | Lafayette, LCG, Sunshine
We just finished telling our families the same thing many of you probably did: “No politics at the Thanksgiving table.” Holidays are supposed to be breaks from the political circus rather than extensions of it. But apparently someone forgot to extend the usual holiday...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 18, 2025 | Lafayette, LCG, St. Martin, Sunshine
We told you about it first! It was on March 9, 2022, that we broke the story of the clandestine spoil banks removal project. That story would spark debate, with some folks agreeing with the expressed intentions of the project and others calling baloney. However, as...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 13, 2025 | Lafayette, LCG
Regular readers should remember the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Center proposing yet another 150,000-square-foot sports complex at an estimated taxpayer cost of $40 million, and no one bats an eye. Additionally, no one seems to care about a $64 million...
by Michael Lunsford | Jul 3, 2025 | Lafayette, LCG, Libraries, Louisiana, Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAt a recent Lafayette Parish Council meeting, a familiar narrative resurfaced — one we’ve heard before from those trying to rewrite history. During public comments, a speaker claimed there were never any inappropriate or offensive...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 11, 2025 | Lafayette, LCG, Libraries
Lawfare is the new game in American politics. Like any game, if you’re going to play, you’d better learn the rules. It’s also high-stakes. But above all, it’s a game of process, not just outcome. So let’s break down how it works—and why playing along isn’t...