Lafayette LA

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Two men from south Louisiana are now in jail after allegedly being caught trying to steal cars from a dealership in Shreveport. The Shreveport Police Department says the incident happened early Sunday morning (April 26) around 1:45 a.m. at a dealership in the 1200 block of E Bert Kouns. Officers were called out about a possible burglary in progress. When...

A 17-year-old high school senior was killed in the crossfire of a gang-related shooting at Louisiana's largest mall, just weeks before graduation.

The Raising Cane's at 2516 Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette is celebrating a grand reopening Monday, April 27, following a full renovation featuring updated designs, Acadiana cultural elements, and nods to local schools and notable figures.

The Crowley Fire Department responded to a residential fire on West 8th Street around 6:20 p.m. Saturday, April 25.

ACADIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer is delaying traffic on I-10 east, police said. Authorities say the crash happened in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 73, just past the Egan exit. The incident involves a commercial motor vehicle and is expected to significantly impact traffic in the area.

Renters in Lafayette saw apartment listing prices increase 8% from March 2025's median of $1,240, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,334 in March. Median listing prices in Lafayette are trending slightly upwards from the previous month's $1,300 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units...

Hugh Thompson, an Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam, is not from Louisiana. But he did spend the last several years of his life in Lafayette, making his way down to Acadiana on a well-worn path — meet a Cajun woman, retire, settle down in bayou country. Before that, the...

The Downtown Lafayette suspect arrested after a late-night disturbance has ties to the 2025 case involving Gabby Sharp.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A pediatrician is sharing advice for parents about how to explain tragedy and violence to children following a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana. Authorities said the shooting happened Thursday, April 23, and left one person dead and five others hurt. The victim who...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — This weekend marks a major milestone for one of Acadiana’s most beloved traditions. Festival International de Louisiane is celebrating 40 years of bringing global culture, music, and language to downtown Lafayette. For four decades, the festival has transformed the city into an international stage,...