Dave Baker – Meteorologist
Before beginning his long television career, Dave studied meteorology at Western Illinois University. While in school, he volunteered as a radar operator with the county Civil Defense, tracking storms and relaying spotter reports to the National Weather Service. In 1989, when the university launched its own...
TSA Bans Hair Care Accessory From Checked Bags
An important travel accessory that many ladies won't leave home without has just been yanked from your checked baggage by a new TSA ruling.
Ragin’ Cajuns Stadium Food Options 2025
Hungry Cajun fans? Here’s the full list of new and returning concessions at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
Powerball jackpot grows to $850 million, 7th-largest ever
The Powerball jackpot has surged to $850 million, making it the seventh-largest in the game's history. The Hit-and-Run Food Store on Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette is one of the places where hopeful ticket buyers converged for a chance at this massive prize. Brent Mouton, owner of the Hit-and-Run Food Store, shared...
Paul Breaux Middle School listed as one of most endangered historic sites by advocacy...
Paul Breaux Middle School, which first served as a high school for Black students before segregation, was listed as one of Louisiana's most endangered places by an advocacy group seeking to preserve historical sites. The Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation, or LTHP, released its 2025 additions to its list of...
NOPD, DCFS investigating after body of missing 12-year-old found
NOPD served a search warrant to Bryan's mom, confiscating her phone as a part of their investigation, all while family members mourn the heartbreaking loss. "We know that this is retaliation, we know this is harassment,” said Christine Rosales Fajardo. While grieving the loss of their loved one, Bryan Vasquez, NOPD...
Shed fire in Lafayette, no injuries reported
Lafayette firefighters responded to a shed fire yesterday, resulting in moderate fire damage and no injuries reported.
Permanent welding bay for incarcerated people installed at Lafayette Sheriff’s Office
Families and friends gathered at the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Safety Complex on Wednesday to celebrate a group of incarcerated men earning their welding certificates. The 11 men earned their technical degree after completing the yearlong program through a partnership with South Louisiana Community College....
Lockdown lifted at Lafayette High, SLCC, escaped prisoner recaptured
Lafayette High School and South Louisiana Community College are both on lockdown this morning due to an escaped prisoner in the area.
Graveyard vs Cemetery: What’s the Difference in Louisiana?
In everyday conversation, people use the words graveyard and cemetery interchangeably, but there’s actually a real difference between the two.
