DoorDash waiving fees for SNAP recipients in November, delivering food bank donations
DoorDash announced it is launching a nationwide emergency food response as the federal government shutdown is impacting food aid.
New boutique brings laid-back Southern style to New Iberia
A new shopping experience for men and boys has arrived in town, and it’s bringing a fresh, Southern twist to local fashion. The Backward Hat, co-owned by Frankie and Dayna Provost, officially opened its doors on Oct. 4, 2025, offering a mancave-inspired boutique filled with casual, athletic, and business-casual...
National Craving – Which National Chain Does Louisiana Want Most?
If you could add one national chain or franchise to Acadiana's business landscape, which chain would that be? Nope, it's not another carwash or Mexican restaurant.
Camellia Crossing 2025: Lafayette’s Favorite Thanksgiving Eve Gleaux Run Returns
Camellia Crossing returns Nov. 26 with a 5K and 1-mile fun run on Camellia Boulevard to benefit local cancer support programs.
Major Lafayette Road Closing for Three Weeks Starting Monday
Lafayette road work alert: West Farrell Road closing for resurfacing from Kaliste Saloom to Settlers Trace for three weeks. Expect lane closures and detours.
Trick-or-treat times for Lafayette and nearby areas this Halloween
Trick-or-treat times have been announced for various parishes in Acadiana, with most taking place on Halloween, October 31, from 6-8 p.m.
Chilly Front Arrives Mid-Week
For today and tomorrow, we're looking at warm, pleasant conditions typical for this time of year, with highs reaching into the low 80s. We anticipate mainly sunny skies, making for a beautiful start to the work week. However, a cold front is on its way, expected to move through the area Tuesday into Wednesday.
Water Woes: Basile Water Outage & Boil Water Advisory
NEWS 15) — Parts of Acadiana are experiencing water woes from water main breaks, low water pressure, and other problems, resulting in some boil water advisories being issued. NEWEST ADDITIONS:. ACADIA PARISH:. Basile - There will be a water outage on Monday, October 27, for residents living on Hoychick...
Louisiana National Guard paying nothing to cash-strapped UL for West Congress property
The Louisiana National Guard is paying nothing to lease a property on West Congress Street, where it has begun construction on an 83,000-square-foot readiness facility. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2020 signed a lease agreement with the Guard for the next half-century and is receiving no rent in...
Basile man accused of molesting a juvenile for years, arrested
Burley Sylestine, 62, of Basile, is charged with three counts of molestation of a juvenile, aggravated crimes against nature and obstruction of justice.

















