MLK Center pool reopens in Lafayette after lengthy closure for repairs
The public pool at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center on Lafayette's northside reopened to the public on Friday after a lengthy closure for repairs. Families took advantage of the cool water on a hot afternoon, marking the return of the MLK pool to public use. The reopening brought the number of active Lafayette Consoli
A master plan came to Bayou Vermilion’s rescue decades ago. Those who love it...
At the Vermilionville performance center this spring in Lafayette, citizens gathered and stuck sticky notes on maps with messages. “We need more places to relax and have a drink on the bayou.”. “More ecotourism, please.”. A yellow note said, “What about a river walk?” and was countered with a pink...
Medical professionals share risks associated with summer heat and humidity
BATON ROUGE - For the first time this year, Louisiana's Department of Health has recorded that someone died because of a heat-related issue. The health department released few details to protect the victim's privacy, other than to say the victim was a man over the age of 65, in region 4 around Lafayette.
Home Bank marks 118 years with anniversary celebration and community kindness campaign
Home Bank is celebrating two milestones this year: its 118th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of its headquarters at 503 Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette. The bank marked the occasion with a reception July 7. Founded in 1908, Home Bank now operates 43 banking centers across south Louisiana, the greater...
Driver loses control, car plows into Lafayette home under construction; brake failure suspected
A car crashed into the side of a Lafayette house after the driver lost control, with a brake malfunction suspected as the cause. The crash happened on West Congress Street near Monteigne Drive late Friday afternoon.
Lafayette Regional Airport flights delayed after bird strike on inbound Delta flight
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A bird strike on an inbound Delta flight from Atlanta caused delays at Lafayette Regional Airport on Friday evening. The bird strike occurred as the Delta flight approached Lafayette Regional and led to delays of several hours for return flights to Atlanta. It is...
Check out the Outdoors calendar for fishing events
RED STICK FLY FISHERS PROGRAM: 7 p.m., Bluebonnet Regional Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge. Open to the public. Email Brian Roberts: [email protected]. Website: rsff.org. WEDNESDAY. FLIES & FLIGHTS: 7-9 p.m, Rally Cap Brewing, 11212 Pennywood Ave., Baton Rouge. Casual fly tying. Open to public. Emai
Watch: Stolen Truck Crashes Into Local Crowley Business During ATM Burglary
New videos show a truck smashing into Mikey's Seafood as suspects allegedly stole an ATM after the vehicle was taken from Scott.
Lafayette police seek hit-and-run driver after crash that left woman seriously injured
Lafayette police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a woman was seriously injured in a crash. It happened at the intersection of North University Avenue and Renaud Drive on Friday evening.
Saving A Paradise: A man-made habitat draws thousands of birds
Forty years ago, Mike Richard was looking for a way to reduce the amount of groundwater being used at his family’s nursery near New Iberia. He converted a cattle pasture into a series of ponds.

















