One Restaurant Closes, Another Opens
Acadiana’s restaurant scene sees change as Rice Palace closes in Crowley while Mama’s Fried Chicken prepares to open in New Iberia.
Two Arrested in Death of Lafayette Business Owner Lerhonda ‘LuLu’ Carter
Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of Lafayette business owner Lerhonda “LuLu” Carter, according to a press release issued by the Scott Police Department. Police confirmed Carter, 40, died after a shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Scott. While Carter was known locally as...
Hot Development Area in Youngsville Set to Add a Tropical Smoothie Café
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is the latest brand to stake its claim along a booming strip in Lafayette Parish
Cold couple of nights; Warmth returns by New Year’s
A cold front that barreled through the region early this morning has created a cold and blustery start to the final week of 2025. And although we're looking at some pretty cold evenings across the region, temperatures will warm back up for the start of 2026.
First-Ever All-SEC Sugar Bowl Brings Major Money to New Orleans
For the first time in 62 years, two SEC teams meet in the Sugar Bowl as Georgia faces Ole Miss on Jan 1 in New Orleans. The CFP quarterfinal could bring $200M to Louisiana.
Cold tonight; Warm start to 2026
It's going to be a cold start to our New Year's Eve, but a warming trend will push highs back into the 70s for the start of 2026.
Gulf Council holds public hearings on shallow-water grouper
The Gulf Council will hold three in-person hearings (one in Louisiana) and one webinar to gather public comments on Draft Reef Fish Amendment 58A: Modifications to Shallow-Water Grouper Management Measures. The Other Shallow-Water Grouper complex includes scamp, Yellowmouth Grouper, Yellowfin Grouper, and Black...
Lafayette awarded nearly $8M to advance Johnston revitalization
LCG has been awarded federal funding through the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program to implement critical safety improvements along Johnston Street.
Dutch Bros opens its first Lafayette location this week. We have the details.
Dutch Bros is opening its first location in Lafayette on Wednesday. It’s the latest step in the process for Dutch Bros Coffee, often ranked behind Dunkin’ and Starbucks as the most popular coffee brands in the United States. The Lafayette location, at 5711 Johnston St. will feature specialty...
Trader Joe’s Construction Begins Along Camellia Boulevard in Lafayette, LA
Site work is officially underway for the new Trader Joe’s location coming soon at 1710 Camellia Boulevard in Lafayette, Louisiana. According to our friendlies at The Acadiana Advocate, the property sale closed this week, clearing the way for construction to begin. Crews are now able to move forward with groundwork...
