Friday Feed: Romacelli Bistro Acadiana Pasta
For this week's Friday Feed, Al Hebert visited Romacelli Bistro in Lafayette to find out how the restaurant's Acadiana Pasta is made. Friday Feed is brought to you by Kirk's U Needa Butcher.
The Winter Fair Rodeo returns to Lafayette with tradition and redemption
The 73rd Winter Fair Rodeo returns to Lafayette with top riders, family fun and redemption stories as competitors chase a spot at the National Finals Rodeo.
Replay: St. Thomas More wins Ken Cole Invitational
There may be a changing of the guard in LHSAA Division II wrestling. Defending champion Teurlings Catholic is the dominant force, the defending champion and winner of 12 titles in the last 15 years. North DeSoto and Archbishop Rummel also feature strong programs. However, St. Thomas More appears poised to...
Lafayette Parish Schools superintendent gets $65,000 raise; educators surprised with honors
As Lafayette Parish educators are recognized for their work in the classroom, the district’s top administrator is also receiving a significant financial reward. The Lafayette Parish School Board has approved a $65,000 pay raise for Superintendent Francis Touchet, increasing his annual salary to $300,000 and making...
4-Year-Old Fatally Shot by Toddler Inside Lafayette Home
The Lafayette Police Department has released new details explaining how a fatal shooting involving two young children occurred inside a residence on Lena Street. Officers were called to the 100 block of Lena Street around 5:59 p.m. Saturday after reports that a child had been shot. The victim, later identified as...
Lafayette Buc-ee’s could open by July 2027 under revised timeline
Buc-ee’s has moved up the projected opening date for its long-anticipated Lafayette travel plaza, with the company now indicating the location could open as early as July 2027. Company representatives stated the revised estimate would allow the Texas-based convenience store chain to begin serving its signature...
‘Kid Has Got A Lot Of Talent’: Veteran Jock Agent Comes Out Of Retirement...
After a brief retirement, Tony Martin is back – and this time the veteran jockey agent is representing Jamison Mudd, an apprentice rider at Fair Grounds. “I've seen some good ones come, and some good ones go,” Martin said. “I think this kid has got a lot of talent.”
Beer garden planned next to future Trader Joe’s in Lafayette
Construction is expected to begin soon on a beer garden planned for a property next to the future Trader Joe’s grocery store in Lafayette. Plans show the beer garden will be built along Bluebird Drive, just south of the Camellia Boulevard intersection, placing it adjacent to the site of the highly anticipated grocery...
Lafayette recital highlights unheard Black classical composers
Imagine hearing the classical sounds of Black composers whose work has gone unheard for decades, brought to life by professional musicians right in the heart of Lafayette. Such compositions are the focus of a free concert to take place at the Acadiana Center for the Arts on Saturday under the banner of the Black...
Cinma on the Bayou Film Festival announces schedule and events
During its eight-day run, the Festival will screen more than 120 films from across the U.S. and around the World.

















