Lafayette LA

New information released after a fatal I-10 crash in Lafayette, including the identity of the victim.

A cold front is sweeping into Louisiana, bringing unseasonably cool weather this weekend—time to swap shorts for jackets and enjoy some gumbo by the fire.

Miles Perret Cancer Services has opened a new facility in Lafayette, offering more space and expanded resources for Acadiana families facing cancer. The organization has relocated in late March to its new Cancer Care Resource Center at 110 Capital Drive, the former Halliburton office, leaving behind its longtime home on Kaliste Saloom Road after outgrowing the space. The new facility focuses not only on...

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a 14-year-old girl. Authorities said Khloe Dugas has been reported missing and classified as an endangered runaway. Dugas was last seen on Sunday in Lafayette. She was wearing a black T-shirt and pajama pants at...

Acadian Ambulance has named paramedic Chris Rogers and EMT Megan Wiley as its Southwest Louisiana finalists for Medic and EMT of the Year. The company selects 33 finalists annually from across its four-state service area based on peer nominations for patient care, work ethics and professionalism, according to a news release. Winners will be announced May 19 in Lafayette, according to Acadian Companies...

Traffic at a standstill after a fatal crash closed I-10 eastbound in Lafayette during rush hour. Drivers urged to avoid the area.

A big box office supply retailer in mid-city Lafayette will close later this year and a fitness chain will move into the space. Planet Fitness was granted a building permit from Lafayette Consolidated Government to begin construction on the Office Depot space at 1879 W. Pinhook Road, documents show. The...

Authorities are searching for Demarkus Johnson, who escaped St. Landry Parish Jail Monday evening while facing serious charges, leaving the community on alert.

Lafayette firefighters responded to a fully engulfed house fire in the 100 block of Canal Street around 10:42 p.m. Sunday, April 26.

LOUISIANA — A 61-year-old Opelousas man has been arrested in connection with multiple felony drug charges, according to authorities. Police identified the suspect as Jerry Deville II. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute oxycodone, […] The post One person arrested following drug bust...