Lafayette LA

Two people were killed Saturday night in a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Broussard, authorities said.

Desmond Demond Richard, 34, of Opelousas, is charged with the second degree murder of Dr. Joseph Vallian on Sept. 16, 2020.

When Sammy Kershaw loaded up and headed to the airport for a some shows in May, he neglected to leave a very important object at home: His handgun. Per Absolute Publicity, who issued a statement regarding the incident, the country singer was stopped by airport security in Lafayette, La. on May 28 after his bag was...

Buddie Lee Gray has owned a fragrance and gift shop in Lafayette's Northgate Mall for nearly 40 years now. She still loves to work in her store, Home Sweet Home, interacting with longtime customers and fellow business owners in the city's oldest shopping mall — and at 87 years old, she's eager to play a role in...

Assumption Parish is the lightning capital of Louisiana, per weather data firm Vaisala Xweather. Why it matters: Aside from the immediate danger to people, aircraft and infrastructure, lightning can spark wildfires — and the number of strikes is predicted to increase amid climate change, researchers have found. The...

Kroger will shut 60 stores nationwide, including one in Texas — no Louisiana locations named so far. What’s next for local shoppers?

The median home in Lafayette Parish listed for $299,000 in May, slightly up from the previous month's $298,381, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows . Compared to May 2024, the median home list price slightly increased from $297,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in...

One person was pronounced dead after being hit by a train in New Iberia Sunday morning, according to officials, and the incident is currently under investigation.

The Opelousas Police Department is investigating a death in the 900 block of Park Circle, with details limited as the investigation remains active and ongoing.

Josiah Smith, a student at Mamou Elementary, is this week's Acadiana Kidcaster and hopes to become famous when he grows up.