Friends of the Lafayette Library’s Semi-Annual Book Sale
(February 20, 2026) – Friends of the Lafayette Public Library (FLPL) are pleased to announce their Semiannual Book Sale, open to the public Thursday March 19, through Saturday March 21. Become a member at the door on Wednesday March 18, from 3PM TO 7PM for the Members Pre-sale. The...
Dr. Anna Jilla Earns National Recognition from the American Academy of Audiology
UL Lafayette faculty member honored with the 2026 Outstanding Early Career Award for leadership in audiology research and education. LAFAYETTE, LA, January 2026 – The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) has selected Dr. Anna Jilla, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders at the University of...
Camellia Orthodontics Building New 5,500-Square-Foot Office on Camellia Blvd. in Lafayette, LA
A new Camellia Orthodontics office is coming soon at 1715 Camellia Boulevard, directly across from the upcoming Trader Joe’s development. See Trader Joe’s coming soon to Lafayette: https://developinglafayette.com/wp/trader-joes-construction-begins-along-camellia-boulevard-in-lafayette-la/. The new 5,500-square-foot...
Breaux Bridge man arrested on Bourbon St. for alleged illegal gun, drug possession during...
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, in coordination with the Louisiana State Police, arrested a man Tuesday on Bourbon Street for alleged illegal firearm and drug possession. Agents arrested 23-year-old Talaska Demouchet, of Breaux Bridge, and booked him into the Orleans Parish Jail on multiple...
Zydeco jam session held at Lafayette library
The South Regional Library in Lafayette hosted a lively celebration of South Louisiana Creole culture. The event featured Zydeco IzReal & Friends, who performed a set of Zydeco music. Attendees enjoyed a hands-on lesson in the music, history, and folkways of Acadiana's Creole culture.
Best Plate Lunches in Acadiana Crowned
Crowning the best plate lunches in Acadiana can be an impossible task, but Newsbreak has put their list together of the five best plate lunches In Acadiana.
St. Landry budget talks stall as council questions timing of millions tied to solar...
Adoption of the 2026 operating budget for the St. Landry Parish Government stalled out during a Wednesday council meeting after questions arose about when the parish will receive payments from several solar companies operating under special tax agreements. The delay highlights concerns among council members about...
Man wanted in connection with multiple burglaries at Opelousas supermarket
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — The Opelousas Police Department is searching for a man wanted in connection with multiple burglaries at a local supermarket, officials said. Damon Bowen is currently wanted on two counts of simple burglary following incidents at Benny’s Supermarket in Opelousas. Arrest warrants for Bowen were...
Two Vermilion Parish Officers Arrested on Malfeasance Charges
Two Vermilion Parish officers were arrested and charged with malfeasance for allegedly sharing confidential investigation details.
Bizarre Louisiana Laws You Won’t Believe Are Real
Louisiana's law books are full of head-scratchers — from no catfish in bars to gargling bans in Lafayette. Here are the strangest ones we found.
