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Jail Budget Battle Heats Up | Lafayette Louisiana News
Lafayette Parish’s jail is locked in a fiery budget showdown between city, parish, and sheriff’s offices over who pays for what — with crumbling infrastructure, uncomfortable temperatures, and outdated equipment fueling the tension. The sheriff claims they’re being asked to do more with less, while legal battles dating back to 2019 loom over the dispute. A trial looms for November, but until then, council votes will decide the fate of the facility — and whether basic inmate dignity can be maintained amid the chaos. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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