Lafayette LA

Jaden Ardoin and Jaimon Mason were both convicted of the murder of Wade Vaughn-Smith and the attempted murder of James Preston Vaughn in 2022

Northbound I-49 is at a standstill in north Lafayette due to an accident, authorities said.

We're in for a hot and humid week with hazy skies expected through the weekend. Temperatures will climb into the low to mid-90s each day, with the potential for even higher temperatures inland. The combination of heat and humidity will lead to triple-digit heat index values, so staying cool and hydrated will be...

Javontae Anthony, 18, was killed Aug. 3, 2024, when St. Martinville Police responded to the 700 block of Washington Street to a report of shots fired.

The Vatican has officially accepted and approved the investigation into the life of Charlene Richard, “the Little Cajun Saint,” according to the Charlene Richard Foundation. Charlene, a Richard native, died from acute lymphatic leukemia when she was 12 years old. She is known for offering her suffering up...

An overturned truck has caused a road in Scott to close while hazmat crews transfer its cargo, authorities said.

When Lee Johnson moved to the Quail Hollow subdivision on the southside of Lafayette in 2021, he paid $35 for his monthly sewage bill. Four years later, and after Magnolia Water’s takeover, his bill has shot up to roughly $75 a month. Residents in Lafayette Parish have seen rate...

A Houma businesswoman has expanded her franchise outside of the parish and soon will open a 20th location. The owner of Brooke’s Sno World , Brooke Carrere, will open her 20th location in Youngsville this fall. The location has not been chosen yet. Carrere’s chain began in Houma but has expanded to Raceland,...

From laid-back to lively, Acadiana-area campgrounds have just want you need to have fun. Camping is one of the best ways to get to know the ins and outs of a community or region, no matter if you’re a longtime resident or just visiting. You get more of a sense of its outdoor recreation, plus you can fill your time...

A new non-profit grocery store called Makin’ Groceries Store is coming soon to 319 East Pinhook Road in Lafayette. Led by Second Harvest Food Bank and supported by United Way of Acadiana, the project is focused on improving food access for residents of Lafayette’s Northside. The store will...