Lafayette LA

Anthony Tyrone Minor and Jaquarious Michael Guillory were arrested for conspiracy to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession with intent to distribute schedule I (Marijuana) after an undercover operation led to their arrest at the Park Food Mart in Opelousas.

The state is expanding a program that puts money back on a SNAP recipients EBT card when they buy fresh produce. Tim Jenkins with the Department of Children and Family Services says SNAP recipients can now receive a 30-cent bonus for purchasing fruits and vegetables at Walmart stores in Calcasieu, Jackson, Lafayette,...

St. Martinville – Deputies with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in locating J o n a than Angelle, 36, who was last known to be living in the Carencro area. Angelle is wanted on the following warrants in connection with...

NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — The New Iberia Police Department reported the man wanted for an armed robbery has been taken into custody. Jarvis Layne is charged with armed robbery and possession of firearm/concealed by convicted felon. He is also being held on two warrants for failure to appear. Bond has not been set.

Lafayette Parish Schools officially kick off this week. If you still have questions or concerns, the Lafayette Parish School Board has you covered. From school schedules to bus routes and school supply lists, the LPSB has provided a brief overview of a few changes in place this year, as well as providing important...

Authorities do not suspect foul play in the incident. A Louisiana man was pronounced dead Tuesday afternoon after losing consciousness while snorkeling off the coast of Big Pine Key. Richard Sudduth, 67, of Lafayette, Louisiana, was found unconscious in approximately 10 feet of water on a reef. Witnesses quickly...

The chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Gordon “Gordy” Dove, found himself in the hot seat during a panel discussion on recovery, restoration and the path toward resilience post-Hurricane Katrina at UL Lafayette on Tuesday over the state’s decision to cancel the mid-Barataria...

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office has implemented programs at the St. Landry Parish Jail to help inmates find redemption, including live streamed church services, baptisms, and an Alcoholics Anonymous program.

The man wanted for allegedly shooting his wife in the head is now in custody after surrendering to authorities, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. Overton Roberts, 44, of Arnaudville, is charged with attempted second-degree murder, domestic abuse battery, and felon in possession of a firearm....

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today announced the expansion of the SNAP produce bonus pilot project to include Walmart stores in Calcasieu, Jackson, Lafayette, Rapides and Terrebonne parishes. The five parishes join Ascension, LaSalle, Sabine, Tangipahoa, Webster and West Carroll...