Scenes from a quick walk around the neighborhood. Winds are only getting stronger here in New Orleans #HurricaneIda

I went east on US 90 - stopped in Houma - and then down LA Hwy 1 to Galliano. A lot of downed power lines and snapped trees. Roofs have been caved in or blown off. #Ida

To date Guardsmen have rescued 359 citizens and 55 pets either by high-water vehicles, by boats or by air during the aftermath from Hurricane #Ida. Louisiana GOHSEP #ProtectWhatMatters

Hundreds of workers were ready and waiting to help Lafayette when we thought it was coming here. Thankfully Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) can now help out elsewhere

If successful, first power could return to New Orleans Wednesday night where previous expectation was weeks #lagov #Hurricane_Ida

Love this house

A Lafayette judge has sealed the case of Ian Howard, who is accused of killing a Lafayette Police officer, shooting at another and injuring two other people. The Daily Advertiser is suing to have the record unsealed. theadvertiser.com/story/news/loc…

I talked with two women - a former Lafayette Police officer and a current officer - who said sexual harassment is pervasive in the department and often goes unreported because of the "blue code" and fear of retaliation. Read their stories here: theadvertiser.com/story/news/202…

.Gov. John Bel Edwards says Lafayette judge involved in a racist-laced video filmed in her home should resign. 'I hope she will conclude that for herself,' he says. #lagov #lalege

Interim Lafayette Police Chief Wayne Griffin will return to his position as sergeant following a sexual harassment investigation. He's still on administrative leave. theadvertiser.com/story/news/202… via The Daily Advertiser and Andrew Capps

The first ALDI USA in Louisiana is opening in Lafayette and the first 100 customers will get gift cards and bags. theadvertiser.com/story/news/loc… via Andrew Capps

LGBTQ activist arrested, removed from Lafayette library meeting about banning books From ⁦Andrew Capps⁩ theadvertiser.com/story/news/loc…

The latest on Lafayette's search for a permanent police chief from Andrew Capps: The city council voted not to raise the salary cap for the next chief despite the job being advertised at a higher pay. theadvertiser.com/story/news/loc…

On top of that, the admin got a 30-day extension for the application period saying it was needed to hire a search firm. It hasn't done that. And it took weeks for the first advertisement for the job to be posted.

Lafayette Police Department has been without a permanent chief since Oct. 2021. Since MP Josh Guillory has been in office (Jan. 2020), there has been a permanent chief for 10 months. It's been without one for 20 months.

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory checked himself into rehab for treatment. From Andrew Capps theadvertiser.com/story/news/202…

Lafayette Mayor Josh Guillory would like to raise the price of public records so high that reporters would be discouraged from 'prying' into public business. Hmmmm. Story from my colleague Andrew Capps #lagov #lalege theadvertiser.com/story/news/loc… via The Daily Advertiser

The Louisiana Supreme Court has ordered an appellate court to determine whether a state law that allows sexual abuse victims to sue institutions more easily is unconstitutional, as the Louisiana Catholic church claims. From Andrew Capps #lalege theadvertiser.com/story/news/loc…

THE STUDENT LOAN DEBT RELIEF APPLICATION IS OPEN TELL YOUR FRIENDS studentaid.gov/debt-relief/ap…

Lafayette Mayor Josh Guillory's financial disclosure forms raise more questions about his outside businesses. From Andrew Capps theadvertiser.com/story/news/loc…