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The fall semester has officially begun at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Thousands of freshmen are stepping into college life for the first time. The university has seen a record number of students seeking degrees in recent years, with annual enrollment growing by about 2% each year.

For Jessie Devillier, the path to becoming an occupational therapist wasn’t straightforward — but it was the right choice. “As an undergraduate, I struggled to decide what to do with my life,” she recalled. "I wanted a career that would hold my interest, fulfill and challenge me, and not ultimately feel like a dead...

A juvenile remains in critical condition after being shot Sunday evening on Lafayette's Saucier Parkway. Police are investigating and asking for community help."

Ivy Hebert, 54, of Maurice, was killed in a single-vehicle accident on La 700 near its intersection with La 699 on August 19, when their Ram 1500 truck overturned after hitting an embankment and utility pole.

Tashia Lemon-Guillory recently shared her Head Start success story with the National Head Start Association. She says, “After I graduated college with a degree in early education, I wasn’t sure what I wanted my focus area to be. At that time, I thought I might pursue an advanced degree in social work, but I was...

First-time buyers and longtime homeowners alike continue to face obstacles to stable housing. Rising interest rates, higher insurance costs, and expensive repairs cause hardship for many families. To address these challenges, the Lafayette Consolidated Government, for the past decade has offered a range of housing...

A vigil held Sunday night at Debaillon Park took a tragic turn when a 6-year-old girl was critically injured in a shooting, according to the Lafayette Police Department.

The Opelousas City Council is discussing plans to address the ongoing issue of brown water in the city, and is hoping to approve a budget for the next fiscal year that includes money for water improvements.

Lafayette’s Buc-ee’s might not be opening as soon as we thought. Reports say 2028, but Buc-ee’s hasn’t confirmed a thing.

The Youngsville Municipal Police Civil Service Board recently upheld the termination of a city police officer. The Tuesday decision led former Youngsville police lieutenant Lloyd Henry's attorney to seek an appeal to the district court, said attorney Joe Beck III. The officer was fired in September 2024. He was...