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Officers responded to a major crash on West Congress Street that resulted in lane closures, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Authorities reported it happened at the intersection with Mimosa Place and all lanes in the area were closed for more than an hour.

The arrest follows an investigation into alleged payroll irregularities that previously led to multiple employees losing their jobs.

The Daily Advertiser information for the week of July 13-20, 2026, from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top three addresses with the most critical violations in Lafayette Parish are listed, along with an explanation of the findings. All restaurants on the list had at least three critical violations. According t

LAFAYETTE, La. (The Current) — Shameka D. Bazile, who worked as an administrative assistant for Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy, was arrested late Monday on charges of public payroll fraud, theft and forgery in connection with the alleged misuse of tens of thousands of dollars in taxpayer funds. Bazile’s attorney

NEWS 15) — Parts of Acadiana are experiencing water woes from water main breaks, low water pressure, and other problems, resulting in some boil water advisories being issued. NEWEST ADDITIONS:. ST. MARTIN PARISH:. (7/27/26) St. Martinville - Water will be turned off to the City of St Martinville Water...

I grew up watching icons like Ina Garten, Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay make magic in the kitchen, picking up tips and recipes along the way. Oliver's one pan pasta bake was a lifesaver during grad school, and I still faithfully recreate Ramsay's roast turkey with lemon, parsley, garlic, butter and bacon each Thanksgi

Acadiana's heat has been relentless, with heat indices topping 108 degrees and brown patches taking over lawns. Rain is in the forecast starting Thursday, with the best chance arriving Sunday.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A major traffic accident took place near the 3600 block of West Congress Street at the intersection of Mimosa Street. All lanes in this area are currently closed. Drivers are asked to use an alternate route. We will provide updates as soon as the roadway...

Six months after the Lafayette Parish School System began directly negotiating and contracting with providers like local hospitals, the system has saved $2.89 million on employee and retiree mediccal insurance. Insurance companies, Superintendent Francis Touchet said, negotiate deals with doctors and hospitals. The sch

Acadiana has endured several days of triple-digit heat index values, and forecasters expect the dangerous conditions to continue through Tuesday before rain chances increase later this week. The National Weather Service forecasts highs in the upper 90s Tuesday, but high humidity will make it feel between 105 and 115 de