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City Council Chairman Kenneth Boudreaux proposed cutting funds to renovate Lafayette’s City-Parish Hall during Thursday’s budget hearing and called for more public input on the $17 million project, which has drawn wide criticism for its cost and scope. Boudreaux’s budget amendment removes $5.5 million in bond funds...

A vehicle caught fire on St. Charles Street this morning, but the driver was able to evacuate safely and no injuries were reported.

Students at Lafayette High School returned to classes today on a new 330,000-square-foot campus, greeted by LPSS Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr., which is expected to enhance the educational experience for students in Lafayette Parish.

Opelousas hosted its first National Night Out event, bringing together police and community members to strengthen ties. The Opelousas Police Department said it plans to make this an annual event to foster better relationships between the police and the community and to enhance neighborhood safety.

Two individuals, 17-year-old Landon Thompson and a 16-year-old juvenile, have been arrested in connection with an attempted first-degree murder investigation in Rayne, Louisiana, where a female victim was found with a minor gunshot wound to her leg.

WALKER, LA – Just over a year ago, two cousins—bound by love and now by a shared kidney—underwent a journey that forever changed their lives. In April 2023, then-20-year-old Emily Sofranec was a college freshman at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette when her health took a sudden and devastating turn. What began...

William Baker of Baton Rouge was arrested by Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft Unit for staging a motor vehicle crash and filing false public records.

Scattered showers and storms have flared up this afternoon, and the threat for wet weather will hang around into the early evening hours. More daytime storms are likely through the rest of this week, but we'll see slightly quieter weather just in time for the weekend.

The Sixth Annual Leaders in Law Enforcement Awards luncheon recognized several Acadiana law enforcement agencies with $40,000 grants for their impactful community service.

Lafayette drivers should prepare for increased traffic enforcement as students return to school. The Lafayette Police Department announced plans for added patrols in school zones and traffic control outside the new Lafayette High School. Sgt. Robin Green with the Lafayette Police Department stated that with the new...