Texas man arrested for scam targeting Lafayette Parish resident
A 23-year-old man from Houston, Texas was arrested and charged with online impersonation and theft for allegedly attempting to scam a Lafayette Parish resident out of a large sum of money.
Let’s drink to Taylor Swift. Superior Grill Lafayette takes inspiration for new cup color.
Tuesday, Aug. 12 started as a typical summer day — but by noon, the internet was buzzing with the announcement that Taylor Swift would drop a new album, Life of a Showgirl, on Oct. 3. The colors of her new era will be a bold, glittery orange offset with...
Crowley’s Rice Festival poster sparks debate over AI use
The 88th International Rice Festival in Crowley has sparked debate over its poster art, which was created with assistance from AI tools and includes a tribute to fallen Rayne officer Allen "Noochie" Credeur, receiving mixed reactions from the community.
Krewe de Canailles Reveals 2026 Parade Theme
Lafayette’s biggest walking parade just revealed its 2026 theme.
Six Louisiana restaurants make Southern Living list of readers’ bucket list dining spots
TripAdvisor named New Orleans as the top food city in the U.S. in its 2025 Best of the Best food destinations, and four of the top five cities were in the South, which didn't come as a shock to the staff at Southern Living. So the magazine polled its readers...
LDR and OMV team up to address license suspensions in Lafayette
The Louisiana Department of Revenue has partnered with the state Office of Motor Vehicles to provide assistance to Lafayette-area taxpayers in resolving driver's license suspensions due to tax issues.
Young Girl Improves After Debaillon Park Shooting
A 6-year-old girl shot during a Lafayette vigil Sunday night is now in stable condition. Police continue investigating the Debaillon Park incident.
Lafayette completes $1.3M E. Verot School Road bridge repairs
The Lafayette Consolidated Government has completed repairs on the E. Verot School Road Bridge, a $1.3 million project that utilized Soil Nail Wall technology to stabilize severe erosion, prevent the failure of the bridge's approach slab, and extend the bridge's lifespan.
Whatever Happened To Popeyes’ Buffet?
Although Popeyes is a common Southern-style fast food chain, you may not know that some locations once offered a buffet option beloved by people in the know.
Lafayette Police confirm 6-year-old shot during vigil for Phillip Francis Jr.
The Lafayette Police Department has confirmed that the 6-year-old child injured in a Sunday night shooting was shot while attending a vigil for another shooting victim. At about 7:25 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 500 block of Saucier Parkway in north Lafayette. Upon arrival, officers...
