Great Acadian Awakening connects Louisiana Cajuns with history, family with free events
It's a big week coming up for lovers of Acadian history and culture. Festivals Acadiens et Créoles kicks off Friday in Lafayette with a concert and celebration. Cajun musician and writer Zachary Richard is reprising his performance from the festival's second year, 50 years ago, where he sang in French to a packed-out...
People Drive From All Over Louisiana To Eat At This Legendary Cajun-Creole Restaurant
There’s a bright red barn-shaped building sitting just off the highway in Henderson that’s become something of a pilgrimage site for food lovers across Louisiana – and with good reason. Crawfish Town USA isn’t just another roadside eatery; it’s a temple of Cajun-Creole cuisine where seafood is...
Baskin Robbins in Lafayette to close for remodeling. Here’s when.
The Lafayette Baskin Robbins will close temporarily for remodeling. Starting Oct. 13 until Nov. 15, the Baskin and Robbins at 4807 Johnston St., Suite A, will come back better than ever, according to Lindsay Horn, owner of Baskin and Robbins of Lafayette. "Come see us this week to get your...
Video Shows Crowley Home Burglary as Police Hunt for Suspects
Caught on camera: three men break into a Crowley home before dawn. Police hope someone recognizes them and calls Crime Stoppers.
Mama’s Fried Chicken is expanding to New Iberia
Since opening in 1977, Mama's has remained a family-owned and -operated business with LaGrange and his sister, Kristin Cooley, handling day-to-day operations.
Fallen deputy’s body escorted to funeral home in Ascension Parish
The body of Iberville Sheriff’s Deputy Charles W Riley will be escorted to his resting place in Ascension Parish on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
‘Topping off’ celebrated for new Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church on UL campus
Construction of the new Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus hit a significant milestone. A topping-off ceremony marked the placement of the last structural beam. This ceremony celebrated an important phase in the church's construction, where the highest and final...
Lafayette police encourage residents to join them for National Night Out Against Crime
Lafayette is gearing up for an event aimed at reducing crime and fostering community spirit. An anti-crime block party is set to take place at the Martin Luther King Center on Tuesday, October 7, as part of the National Night Out Against Crime. The longstanding initiative aims to strengthen partnerships between the...
Acadiana Trick-or-Treat Times for Halloween 2025
Halloween 2025 is almost here! Check out trick-or-treat times across Acadiana parishes and tips to keep everyone safe.
Permit gives glimpse of what’s next for former Cafe Vermilionville building
The former Café Vermilionville building will reopen possibly as a boutique offering formal wear and gowns. The owners of the 6,500-square-foot historic building at 1304 Pinhook Road were granted a building permit from Lafayette Consolidated Government for the building Friday, records show. The work is valued at...