by Editorial Staff | Dec 12, 2023 | Sunshine, Youngsville
Youngsville has selected yet another interim member of the Youngsville City Council. Well ahead of the meeting, word had spread that of the nine applicants, Jamie Creed (R 5/10) would be appointed. This appears to be another sign of an open meetings violation....
by Editorial Staff | Sep 7, 2023 | Sunshine, Youngsville
It is a sad situation. A sad state of affairs as they say. It has been upsetting to the public, unpleasant for the elected officials and unfortunate for all. So where do we go from here? How do you restore public trust? How do you re-earn the respect of your...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 31, 2023 | Youngsville
Youngsville council meetings have been interesting over the last few months. They’ve proven that nothing generates a crowd quite like a good public spectacle. Even without gladiator contests, wild animal hunts, or the chariot rides, as were features of the Roman...
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...