Lafayette LA

State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies have arrested a Lafayette man for setting fire to an occupied Church Point camper.

Appellate Court Affirms Jonathan Crenshaw’s Second-Degree Murder Conviction, Citing Sufficiency of Evidence to Prove His Role as a Principal in the 2019 Killing. The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the second-degree murder conviction and life sentence of Jonathan Jermaine Crenshaw, upholding a...

National Dog Day on August 26 brought special celebrations for dogs and their owners, right in the middle of the "dog days" of summer. The day encouraged pet owners to pamper their furry friends with extra walks, grooming sessions, or special treats. Camp Bow Wow in Lafayette marked the occasion with unique giveaways.

Opelousas Police Chief Graig Leblanc has been credited with introducing a culture of proactive policing and community engagement, leading to a decrease in crime and increased vigilance in the city.

One person was seriously injured in a crash near New Iberia, according to Louisiana State Police. The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office reported US 90 was initially closed at Center Street. Deputies later said vehicles were being diverted at Jefferson Island Road. The wreck involved an 18-wheeler hauling lumber.

The former Plaza club in Lafayette is set to reopen as ca new concept called 4509 Lounge

Second Harvest Food Bank in Lafayette, Louisiana is struggling due to federal cuts, but will receive a share of $1 million in state funding to help alleviate the issue.

A suspect was apprehended after a cellular game camera documented his burglary of a Rayne residence and transmitted images of his new location to the Rayne Police Department.

Man booked for attempted second-degree murder in Lafayette vigil shooting. 6-year-old victim recovering in stable condition.

It’s midday and the Creole Lunch House on 12th Street is bustling with customers — some visiting from out of state — sitting at tables with yellow plastic cloths, digging into stuffed bread, catfish and chicken fricassée. That liveliness stands in stark contrast with its surroundings: old cement foundations sitting...