Victim identified in Sunday evening Lafayette shooting of 6-year-old
The family of the young girl who was shot in Lafayette Sunday evening is asking for help in her recovery.
Another suspect arrested in Bunkie teen homicide investigation
BUNKIE, La. (KALB) - A second suspect has been arrested in the Jo’Marrion Armstrong homicide investigation, according to the Bunkie Police Department. Haston Malveaux, 18, of Lafayette, was arrested on August 26 by the Lafayette Police Department on a warrant issued by Bunkie PD. At this time, Malveaux is...
Acadiana Eats Kitchen: Moore’s II Soul Food Café
Moore's II Soul Food Cafe in New Iberia will be participating in the Acadiana Eats Festival on Nov. 1, offering a variety of delicious dishes from all over Acadiana.
Attempted murder suspect Tyler Sylvester faces new rape charge
Tyler Jermaine Sylvester, 24, of Berwick, has been arrested and charged with first-degree rape, after the victim revealed the information during the preparation of a trial involving Sylvester on attempted murder charges.
Off-duty LPSO employee spots stolen property on the way home from work
A Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office employee helped solve a crime while off the clock, authorities said.
Good Samaritan Seen Assisting Sheriff’s Deputy in Lafayette
A man saw a Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Deputy needing assistance while in traffic and he sprung into action without any hesitation.
4 Acadiana teens arrested after dozen vehicle burglaries in West Baton Rouge Parish
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — Four teens from Acadiana have been arrested after guns and other items were stolen during a dozen burglaries of unlocked vehicles in West Baton Rouge Parish. Samaya Charles, 17, of Lafayette, is charged with principal to aggravated burglary (10 counts), principal...
Letters: Column was a great reminder of how culture nourishes us
I thoroughly enjoyed Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar's guest column, "Between stories and steam," and I look forward to reading more of his work. I believe that in a time where everyone is constantly looking forward to the next great thing, Shunnar understands we shouldn't forget where we come from, or one day we will look...
Very hot but less humid start to workweek
Humidity levels have dropped a little in Acadiana making for more comfortable conditions outside today. Temperatures are in the lower 70s this morning but for the afternoon they will climb into the mid 90s which is slightly above average. There is enough humidity to push a heat index close to 100°. The drier air will...
Lafayette Parish School’s Holiday Calendar
Now that the 2025-2026 school year is in full swing in Lafayette Parish, the next thoughts are "When are kids out of school?"
