Walmart to invest over $300M to modernize Opelousas distribution center
Walmart has announced plans to invest more than $330 million to modernize its regional distribution center in Opelousas.
‘Just call me Derrick Groves;’ Iberia Parish escapee appears to taunt authorities while on...
IBERIA PARISH, La. (KPLC) - Authorities in Iberia Parish are actively looking for a woman accused of escaping custody while in court. The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for 27-year-old Jada Landry. She’s described as being about 5′8″ and has visible tattoos on her chest and neck.
A new Trader Joe’s location is rumored to be coming soon to Louisiana
On Trader Joe's website, under the announcements page, there are a number of new store locations coming soon. While Trader Joe's has confirmed two new locations opening in Louisiana, there is one additional location rumored to be coming to Louisiana. Is a Trader Joe's opening in Lafayette? What to know Trader Joe's...
Maurice Bar Shares Video Of Man Accused Of Stealing Purse
A viral surveillance video from a Maurice bar shows a man accused of stealing a purse, and police are now involved.
New Fat Pat’s Kitchen (FPK) Coming Soon to Lafayette
A new Fat Pat’s Kitchen (FPK) restaurant and bar is coming soon to 6004 Johnston Street in Lafayette, near the Johnston Street and Duhon Road intersection, across from the Southside Regional Library. According to public records, the project will include a restaurant space along with an additional portion of...
EXHORDER To Kick Off Unforeseen Circumstances US Headlining Tour Later This Month; Tickets On...
New Orleans thrash metal legends EXHORDER will kick off their US headlining tour later this month. The Unforeseen Circumstances Tour 2026 Winter run will commence on January 29th in Lafayette, Louisiana and close on February 22nd in Hobart, Indiana. Support will be provided by Luicidal, Ringworm, Phobia, and...
Erath police juror/sugar cane farmer said sugar cane industry gets ‘beat up’
Errol Domingues told Erath Mayor what if sugar cane workers, farmers quit buying items in his town. Vermilion Parish Police Juror Errol Domingues, who is also a sugar cane farmer, asked his fellow jurors to help defend the sugar cane industry in Vermilion Parish when people or social media users complain about its...
Lafayette Consolidated Government is looking to spend the remainder of federal HUD funding
Lafayette Consolidated Government is inviting nonprofits to apply for the remaining $840 million in federal Housing and Urban Development dollars. The opening of applications was discussed at a meeting Tuesday in Lafayette. Speakers at the meeting also requested continued community feedback throughout the process to...
Parish Brewing owner talks THC drink ban, state of Louisiana craft brewing, expansion plans
So what do you do when your attempt at diversifying your brewery business gets spiked by the federal government?. “That’s a good business question,” Parish Brewing Co. owner and operator Andrew Godley said. Starting in November, the Broussard-based brewery will no longer produce and sell its line of...
Youngsville police forward ARCA pencil-jabbing complaints to district attorney’s office
Parents are raising concerns over a recent incident at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy involving two boys and pencils. The school reported the boys were disciplined for pencil jabbing. Some parents have filed complaints with the Youngsville Police Department. Police have forwarded those complaints to the...

















