Lafayette LA

A dog has been rescued and a Lafayette man is facing animal cruelty charges, according to the Humane Society of Louisiana. Randy Touchet, 60, is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals (2 counts). His bond is set at $10,000. While Touchet was locked up on unrelated charges, a confidential informant reported that...

The UNCW Seahawks will take on the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The game will start at 4:00 PM ET and will be held at the Cajundome in Lafayette, LA. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+. The UNCW Seahawks come into this game with a...

Lafayette hosts the 73rd Mid-Winter Fair & Pro Rodeo Jan 8–11 at Blackham Coliseum. Expect bull riding, barrel racing, clown Dusty Myers and more.

The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has received final approval from the Louisiana Division of Administration’s Office of Facility Planning and Control to complete the Coulee Ile De Cannes (CIDC) detention ponds. This approval removes the last regulatory and technical barriers that have delayed the project...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — LARC’s Noel Acadien is celebrating its 45th anniversary at Acadian Village, offering holiday festivities while supporting a great cause. The event runs until Dec. 23 and includes activities for all ages, such as carnival rides, a fully lit chapel, holiday shopping, and live entertainment.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The National Weather Service in Lake Charles issued a Flood Warning for the Vermilion River at the Surrey Street Gauge in Lafayette. Minor flooding is forecast, with the river expected to crest at 10 feet on Thursday afternoon, impacting Heymann Park off US 90. The warning is in effect...

Louisiana Jail Escape ASSOCIATED PRESS Authorities hunted Saturday for the last of three inmates who escaped from a Louisiana jail after removing concrete blocks from a deteriorating wall. “We would prefer that he surrender himself peaceably,” St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz said in a statement, "but we...

The Broussard Christmas Parade is set to delight the community with a special grand marshal this year. A spirited four-year-old girl born with cerebral palsy will lead the festivities, showcasing her determination and joy. Zoe Morrow, the parade's grand marshal, embraces her role with enthusiasm. Her mother, Ashley...

A local church is stepping up to help those in need with a food drive. The Louisiana Memorial United Methodist Church will host the event. The drive aims to support the Interfaith Council on Needs of St. Landry, known as ICONS. ICONS provides assistance to disabled veterans, seniors, and the homeless.

The manhunt for escaped inmate Gavin Garnica is officially over after he was captured along I 10 near Lafayette late Friday night.