Lafayette to dive into the world of bourbon and barbecue with this Derby Day...
For the past six years, Smoke and Barrel has celebrated the tastes, sounds and spirits of southwest Louisiana — and Texas — with a bourbon-fueled extravaganza in the heart of downtown Lake Charles. This Saturday, Smoke and Barrel is coming to Lafayette for the first time. For the...
Perro allegedly involved in another shooting
According to Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, on April 23, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to a drive-by shooting that took place on South John Hardy Drive in Abbeville. Upon arriving, Deputies learned that the house was struck multiple times by gunfire. No injuries...
With graduations coming up, LPSS reminds visitors of security measures
With graduations and other end-of-school-year events on the horizon, the Lafayette Parish School System is reminding attendees that the district has security measures in place at all school properties.
This Lafayette Favorite Was Flooded Knee-Deep Last Week—And Now They’re Already Back
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — When a sudden rush of floodwater hit Downtown Lafayette last week, local residents and businesses were faced with a dire situation. Residences and commercial properties alike were taking on water thanks to a storm system that dumped a lot of water over the parish in just a little bit of...
Southern Classic Chicken on Johnston Street Nearly Complete, Opening Set for May 22
It’s been about 10 months since we first shared that Southern Classic Chicken was coming to Lafayette, and now it’s finally starting to look just about finished!. See initial post for Southern Classic Chicken coming to Lafayette:...
UPS ditched Amazon to be more profitable. Now it’s slashing 20,000 jobs and plans...
One of the world's biggest shipping companies is trying to reorganize just as global trade is upended.
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up. Here are some Lafayette deals for educators.
Teachers Appreciation week is slowly approaching, which means now is the perfect time to let educators know how much they are valued. In honor of the week dedicated to teachers, which begins Monday and ends Friday, some businesses are offering deals or discounts for educators while others are offering freebies.
Police Warn They Are Cracking Down on One of Lafayette’s Oldest Traffic Shortcuts
Drivers who use one of Lafayette’s most popular traffic shortcuts are being put on notice. The Lafayette Police Department’s Traffic Unit has announced a continued crackdown along the S. College Road to Ambassador Caffery Parkway corridor — a heavily traveled cut-through that’s long been used by motorists looking to...
I’m visiting Lafayette and can’t get enough of this biscuit. I learned the restaurant’s...
As a New Orleans resident, I'm pretty spoiled when it comes to food. A quick walk anywhere, in any neighborhood, and you're sure to find an amazing meal. From fine dining to late-night windows, the opportunities can feel endless and there is always something for every kind of diner, picky eaters included.
UPDATE: Appeals court allows sentence to stand in boxer’s death
Two brothers from New Iberia were accused of murder in connection with the 2018 shooting death of Brandon "King Tut" Broussard, a local boxer.
