Lafayette LA

Cool and quiet this morning with temperatures in the mid 50s along with areas of fog or mist. Similar to yesterday, the afternoon stays cloudy as conditions turn cool to mild. Highs reach the mid 60s as a few isolated showers are possible too. Rain showers and storms will be...

The first six LHSAA state girls outdoor track and field championships were part of the fuel Lafayette High coach Ron Baillargeon burned to set ablaze his coaching career. “When I took over, I didn’t like losing,” he said. “We were getting smashed at track meets the first year.”

A St. Martinville police officer now finds himself on the opposite side of the law. Police Chief Ricky Martin reported LeTroy Johnson has been arrested on a charge of malfeasance in office. He said Johnson is accused of giving sensitive law enforcement information to a person outside of law enforcement.

With the upcoming storm expected to impact Louisiana and Arkansas, the Lafayette Parish School System LPSS is preparing and prioritizing the safety of its students. LPSS announced that due to expected record-breaking freezing temperatures in Lafayette Parish beginning Monday and possibly Tuesday, schools will be...

As freezing temperatures sweep across Acadiana, officials are urging residents to stay vigilant about fire safety while keeping warm. The colder weather increases the risk of house fires, often sparked by space heaters. Louisiana State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan Adams highlighted the importance of using space heaters...

A request to open a bar in a vacant spot in downtown Lafayette is drawing opposition from the Lafayette Police Department. Owners of the Downtown Daiquiri Lounge, which is registered to Marlon Haynes and Jeremy Figaro, are seeking a conditional use permit to open at 522 Jefferson St. from Lafayette Consolidated...

Broussard, LA (January 24, 2026) – David Hoke, with Understanding the Word, presented Broussard Mayor Ray Bourque with an inscribed, custom bible. Hoke is planning to also present Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter with one. Pictured from left to right: Louisiana State Representative Josh Carlson of District 43, Broussard...

Winter's chill is settling in across Louisiana, bringing icy surprises and a dash of unpredictability in the forecast.

A new location is being developed along with a new 'Fat Pat's Kitchen' brand

The community is rallying around a Youngsville woman facing a pancreatic cancer diagnosis after years marked by profound personal loss. In mid-January, Francine Gauthier went to the emergency room with symptoms she could not ignore. What she believed might be temporary instead became a life-altering diagnosis of...