Lafayette LA

Lafayette, LA (February 13, 2026) – The Diocese of Lafayette made the following announcement of the death of Father Gary Scheynayder: “With faith and hope in the resurrection of Jesus, we inform you of the death of Father Gary Schexnayder, who died last night at Calcutta House. He was 83 years old. Please pray for...

LAFAYETTE, La. — Sophomore Kearstin Tinsley and senior Kayla Zaid each recorded three-hit performances, but the Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers came up just short in a 3–2 loss to the Texas A&M-CC Islanders on Saturday. Kayla Adams (1-1) earned the start in the circle for Prairie View...

Lily Claire Hutchison will reign over the 2026 Mardi Gras festivities in Lafayette. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Larcade Hutchison, Evangeline the LXXXVII, Queen of Carnival, has three siblings: Kate Barry Hutchison, John Hayes Hutchison and Hayden Scott Hutchison. Hutchinson is a native of Lafayette. She...

This year’s King Toussaint L’Ouverture LXVIII is Chris Terrell Ervin, a man whose life has been defined by service, leadership and integrity. The King of Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Inc., Lafayette's oldest African-American Mardi Gras krewe, is a seasoned logistics and supply-chain leader whose career spans decades...

People across parts of Acadiana are dealing with the aftermath of powerful thunderstorms that swept through the region overnight, with at least one tornado touching down. An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down outside of Crowley in rural Acadia Parish. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. ACADIA PARISH, La. (NEWS...

The Ole Miss softball team lost 8-5 to Louisiana on Saturday, after leading early. The game ended with a walk-off home run by the Ragin' Cajuns in the seventh inning.

Le Festival de Mardi Gras is in full swing at Cajun Field. The lively celebration offers carnival rides, food, and live music for attendees. Organizers highlighted the festival's family-friendly atmosphere, ensuring a joyful experience for everyone. The festival will continue at Cajun Field through Fat Tuesday.

A donkey rescued on a Lafayette Parish road finds a loving home after microchip issues leave him unclaimed.

Severe storms rolled through Acadiana Saturday night, leaving damage in different parishes, including a possible tornado in Evangeline Parish and a reported wind gust of 132MPH in Mire.

Looking for authentic Cajun restaurants in Louisiana that are worth a road trip?. These 9 no-frills eateries offer mouthwatering local cuisine and genuine Cajun hospitality!. 1. Poche’s Market & Restaurant (Breaux Bridge) Poche’s might not look fancy from the outside, but boy, does it deliver on flavor. This...