Lafayette LA

Sombreros Mexican Restaurant, a Louisiana-based Tex-Mex eatery is expanding to Lafayette with a new location coming soon to the former Chili’s space at 1734 West Pinhook Road. The former Chili’s space closed back in November of last year, 2024. According to their website, Sombreros is founded on a...

As Louisiana families brace for a potential stoppage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November, one Lafayette restaurant is stepping up to make sure no child goes hungry. Chicken Salad Chick, located at 101 Saloom Farm Rd, Suite 101, Lafayette, LA 70508, announced via Facebook that...

As a self-proclaimed Diet Coke expert who has a running list of the best restaurants for fountain drinks in multiple Gulf Coast cities, I never thought I'd find a better soda than those poured at McDonald's. The crispy, delicious soda at Golden Arch locations across the U.S. attracts praise from...

A public warning has been issued after a transport truck carrying lab monkeys from was involved in a crash, resulting in some of the monkeys escaping.

The JPJ Memorial Turkey Trot returns to Lafayette this Thanksgiving, honoring Jean Paul Judice and supporting St. Joseph’s Diner.

A look at news making headlines in your parish for Tuesday, October 28, 2025. If you have a news tip or know of an upcoming event where you live, email us at [email protected].

BENTLEY – Heath and Alyson Hensgens’ children continue to take down the first deer of his or her life. After two special deer hunting trips in mid-October, it’s three down, three to go. Hensgens cleaned two deer, a big-bodied doe and a smaller doe, on back-to-back days with a little help from a couple of the happy...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — National First Responders Day was celebrated with a special recognition event at Brown Park in Lafayette, organized by Acadian Ambulance. The event brought together various emergency services to honor those who risk their lives daily. The gathering highlighted the vital role of first...

Communities across Lafayette Parish are preparing for Halloween 2025 with official trick-or-treat hours, fall festivals, haunted attractions and family-friendly events scheduled throughout the city. This year, the celebration takes place on Friday, Oct.31, with official trick-or-treat hours set from 6 to 8 p.m. under...

Faith House of Lafayette hosted a candlelight vigil as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month to honor survivors and remember those lost to domestic violence, and to raise awareness through their Purple Light Project.