Lafayette LA

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A woman is hospitalized after being stabbed during a fight in Lafayette, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Authorities reported a deputy with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office was flagged down near the intersection of North University Avenue and Cameron Street just before 5 p.m.

The Rayne Frog Festival celebrates its 54th year May 7–9, 2026 with frog races, a frog leg sauce piquant eating contest, a kick-off parade Thursday at 6:30 p.m., carnival rides, and two nights of great Cajun and Zydeco music.

In Louisiana, crawfish is everywhere, but only a few spots become the ones people swear by year after year. One roadside shack has quietly built that kind of reputation, with cars lining up long before the first boil hits the table. Inside, it is loud, crowded, and full of the...

Johnson’s Boucaniere has officially been crowned Louisiana’s top barbecue destination, earning national recognition from the Food Network in its prestigious “50 States of Barbecue” roundup. This family-run smokehouse blends Cajun heritage with slow-smoked perfection, making it a must-visit spot for barbecue lovers across the South. In a state known for its rich and competitive food ... Read more

A recent video from Parish Foods shows thousands of crawfish crossing a road near Rayne, Louisiana, likely prompted by recent rain and dropping temperatures affecting their ponds.

LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — A 9-year-old girl is dead after an early morning apartment fire, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. Her name has not been released. Fire officials reported multiple fire departments responded to Barracks Street near Marigny Circle in Lafayette Parish on Sunday, May 3,...

Tributes pour in after the passing of Lee Allen Zeno, a Louisiana music legend known for his soul, kindness, and groove.

Boosie was everywhere in Acadiana this week as excitement builds for his Cajundome Boosie Bash debut.

At the end of Jonathan Lucroy's acceptance speech for getting his numbered retired, the former UL catcher looked at the dugout and challenged the current Ragin' Cajuns to meet the program's high standards established by his former coach Tony Robichaux. Apparently, they listened. The Cajuns promptly went out and demolished...

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