Long-time Lafayette Assistant U.S. Attorney John Luke Walker retires
Long-time Assistant U.S. Attorney John Luke Walker, who prosecuted many high-profile cases in Lafayette, has retired after 36 years of service. In addition, Vicki Chance, a support staff member, is moving to federal district court after 33 years of service wit the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Louisiana.
Walmart Will Invest $330M in Acadiana Distribution Center
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – Louisiana Economic Development announced that Walmart plans to invest more than $330 million to modernize its regional distribution center in Opelousas. The company is expected to retain its workforce and transition roles toward higher-skilled positions in automation, robotics and...
120 films in 8 days: Cinema on the Bayou brings the world to Lafayette...
The 21st Cinema on the Bayou film festival will present 120 films, most of them world and U.S. premieres, Wednesday through Wednesday, Jan. 21-28. Festival screenings will take place at Cité des Arts in downtown Lafayette and St. Landry Cinema in Opelousas. Befitting south Louisiana’s French heritage and Acadiana’s...
After Lafayette firefighter misses out on promotion, board confirms department didn’t follow law
The Lafayette Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board said the fire department did not follow the law when it failed to post an upcoming test on a bulletin board. The board unanimously agreed with a Lafayette Fire Department dispatcher that the department improperly notified employees about a job advancement...
Data shows shift in downtown Lafayette foot traffic patterns
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — New data shows a shift in when people are in downtown Lafayette, with more foot traffic during the day and fewer visits at night. Downtown Lafayette reported 2.4 million visits for the second consecutive year, according to recently released figures. The data indicated increased...
New Businesses Coming to Lafayette in 2026
Fat Pat’s is expanding in Lafayette, a new beer garden is planned, and Walmart is investing millions nearby.
Faimon Roberts: After viral fake Louisiana bridge, here’s a simple test for media legitimacy
Earlier this week, a compelling video circulated on Instagram. In the reel, a Southern-accented narrator, who is not seen, describes and shows some crumbling bridge pilings as he navigates his boat between them. The caption on the video states that the pilings are under the Interstate 10 bridge over the...
Potential sale of Corner Pantry to Grab N Go splits local community
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Corner Pantry store in Lafayette is being proposed for sale to Grab n Go, prompting a heated debate among local residents regarding the potential impact on the neighborhood. Connie, the owner of the Corner Pantry, has operated the store for 60 years but is...
The Breakdown: Viral video falsely claims to show damage to Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
A video circulating widely on social media claims to show decaying bridge supports for the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, but the bridge isn’t even in Louisiana. The video, shared on Instagram earlier this week, has a caption on screen reading, “Yikes – these are the supports for the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge that carries...
Walmart to invest over $300M to modernize Opelousas distribution center
Walmart has announced plans to invest more than $330 million to modernize its regional distribution center in Opelousas.
