Lafayette LA

A third suspect has been arrested in connection to the shooting of a 6-year-old girl who was attending a Sunday night vigil for another shooting victim. Kimmy Ray Dauntain Jr. has been charged with one count of attempted second degree murder and has been booked the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center, according to...

An overturned sugarcane trailer led to the closure of US 190 Eastbound near Port Barre, according to Police Chief Deon Boudreaux. He added crews responded to clear the roadway and everything opened back up around 6:30 p.m. He noted there were no injuries or property damage.

A Louisiana inmate’s escape turned into an entirely different viral moment after he was caught on camera hiding from police inside a backyard garbage can in Lafayette.

Building permits for the week of Aug. 20-26 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville:. RETAIL: 2301 Carmel Drive, description, close in 250 square feet of building for drive-thru window and other improvements; applicant, Istre Engineering Services; contractor, Complete Design/Build Contractors; $35,000....

Robert Benoit, former Lafayette Fire Chief, has joined Acadian Ambulance as Fire Liaison Supervisor and is working to build relationships with fire chiefs throughout Louisiana to improve the quality of life for people.

Grand Coteau has been grappling with several financial challenges over the past year, including a state audit that revealed financial losses and the resignation of the fire chief due to departmental cuts. Town leaders are now focusing on addressing ongoing water issues. Devin Thomas, an alderman with the Grand Coteau...

A dump truck caught fire along I-49 South just outside of Opelousas on Thursday, August 28. The Opelousas Fire Department acted quickly to put out the flames in the median between the interstate and the frontage road. Despite the dramatic scene, traffic on the interstate remained unaffected.

GMA anchor Taylor Toole sits down with Keith Frank in his home studio to talk all things Creole Renaissance Festival, happening Sunday, August 31 at noon at the Rayne Civic Center.

In June 2024, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed legislation that aimed to fulfill the state’s approach to economic development and revitalize business investment and job creation. SB 494, better known as the “Positioning Louisiana to Win” bill, modernizes the structure of Louisiana Economic Development so it can...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 51:29 — 70.7MB) Today we welcome Tim Metcalf, a Lafayette entrepreneur whose name is tied to some of Acadiana’s most beloved establishments. Owner of Deano’s Pizza, Prejean’s Restaurant, and Marcello Wine Market, along with ventures in real estate, storage, and...