First-Ever All-SEC Sugar Bowl Brings Major Money to New Orleans
For the first time in 62 years, two SEC teams meet in the Sugar Bowl as Georgia faces Ole Miss on Jan 1 in New Orleans. The CFP quarterfinal could bring $200M to Louisiana.
Cold tonight; Warm start to 2026
It's going to be a cold start to our New Year's Eve, but a warming trend will push highs back into the 70s for the start of 2026.
Gulf Council holds public hearings on shallow-water grouper
The Gulf Council will hold three in-person hearings (one in Louisiana) and one webinar to gather public comments on Draft Reef Fish Amendment 58A: Modifications to Shallow-Water Grouper Management Measures. The Other Shallow-Water Grouper complex includes scamp, Yellowmouth Grouper, Yellowfin Grouper, and Black...
Lafayette awarded nearly $8M to advance Johnston revitalization
LCG has been awarded federal funding through the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program to implement critical safety improvements along Johnston Street.
Dutch Bros opens its first Lafayette location this week. We have the details.
Dutch Bros is opening its first location in Lafayette on Wednesday. It’s the latest step in the process for Dutch Bros Coffee, often ranked behind Dunkin’ and Starbucks as the most popular coffee brands in the United States. The Lafayette location, at 5711 Johnston St. will feature specialty...
Trader Joe’s Construction Begins Along Camellia Boulevard in Lafayette, LA
Site work is officially underway for the new Trader Joe’s location coming soon at 1710 Camellia Boulevard in Lafayette, Louisiana. According to our friendlies at The Acadiana Advocate, the property sale closed this week, clearing the way for construction to begin. Crews are now able to move forward with groundwork...
Lafayette Police Officer Involved in Parking Lot Chase
A police officer in a Lafayette parking lot jumped into action early Monday morning as wind gusts swept through the area.
Lake Charles, LA Weather: Wind Chills in the 20s by Wednesday Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lake Charles, Louisiana – A sharper round of winter cold is expected to settle across southwest Louisiana Tuesday night, with temperatures dropping below freezing for several hours before sunrise Wednesday....
Cooler Start Followed by Warming Trend
We're in for a bit of a mixed bag as we head through the next several days. Initially, we're expecting to see a cooler airmass settle in, with gusty northerly winds that are expected to gradually subside overnight and into Tuesday morning over land and marine areas. Following this cooler spell, high pressure will...
In Your Parish Headlines: December 30, 2025
A look at news making headlines in your parish for Tuesday, December 30, 2025. If you know of an event near you or have a news tip, email us at [email protected].
