Lafayette LA

A crash on I-10 East in Lafayette disrupted the evening commute for many drivers on Thursday, February 12. It happened near University Avenue. Officials reported that the crash led to a temporary closure of the interstate, bringing traffic to a halt.

In an area better known for its food and festivals, a new Lafayette store is weaving together a different tradition. At 717 Lee Ave., Son of a Texan offers selvedge denim to downtown Lafayette, a premium fabric known for its durability and unique production method. Woven on narrow, traditional looms, these jeans...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is moving into Broussard, taking over the corner unit at Sweetland Centre on Albertson Parkway. The project is led by franchisees B.J. Crist and Gus Rezende, who are also behind a recently announced Youngsville location. There is no opening date on the books yet, but renovation work at the site...

Dunkin’ [dunkindonuts.com] today announced plans to open its new locally owned and operated restaurant in Lafayette next month.

It's Mardi Gras in Acadiana, and what would it be without a horse in a Mardi Gras store in Scott, Louisiana?

JEANERETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The hunt is on for two women accused of hitting a woman with a car at the Jeanerette Mardi Gras Parade, according to the Jeanerette Police Department. Hailey Batiste, 25, of Broussard, is wanted on charges of attempted second-degree murder, principal to aggravated second-degree...

LoveWorks in Lafayette may close after owner Clarissa Borel announced her retirement.

Whether Elijah Duplechain is hugging police officers, singing in church, cracking jokes or simply spreading joy, he has become a light in his community. Elijah, an eighth grader at Opelousas Junior High with Down syndrome, recently made history as the first Opelousas Police Department Junior Police Academy graduate...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette students are getting a head start on their future with a program focused on preparing them for success. The initiative, called Dress for Success, is teaching students at J. W. Faulk Elementary School about etiquette and fashion attire. "This is an initiative. Our...

The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) is moving forward with plans to build a new two-story K-8 school on the current JW Faulk Elementary property at 711 E Willow Street & Louisiana Avenue in North Lafayette. The new $50 million campus will consolidate students from JW Faulk Elementary, Baranco Elementary,...