The Office nightclub cited for alcohol violation
A local nightclub known as The Office, which was the site of a New Year’s Eve fight caught on camera, is facing an alcohol violation. The Lafayette Police Department reported the citation against The Office resulted from a compliance check conducted over the weekend.
Louisiana Drunk Driver Killed 7, Wants Sentence Reduced
A man convicted of killing seven people while driving drunk after leaving a golf course in Louisiana recently went before a judge to have his sentence reduced.
Volunteers pack meals for Lafayette families as part of statewide MLK campaign
Dozens of families across the Lafayette area received warm red beans and rice meals on Tuesday thanks to a volunteer effort tied to a statewide hunger-relief campaign honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Employees with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthy Blue, and Entergy spent the day packing meal boxes at the MLK...
Youngsville Police Department Conducts Traffic Stop Resulting in Drug Arrests
Youngsville, LA (January 14, 2026) – On January 14, 2026, around 02:20 a.m., officers with the Youngsville Police Department, while conducting routine patrol, initiated a traffic stop for traffic infractions. During the course of the stop, officers conducted a search of the vehicle. As a result of the search,...
Fake viral video shows Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Bridge near collapse
A viral social media video falsely claimed to show crumbling columns on Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. The Louisiana Department of Transportation confirmed the bridge in the video is not located in the state. Governor Jeff Landry also shared the department's clarification to debunk the false claim. The...
Businesses rattled by barrage of gunfire near Cajun Field: ‘It doesn’t feel safe’
A shooting on Bertrand Drive on Monday night has left several business owners and customers shaken. At the SAS Shoes store in the same shopping center where the shooting occurred, manager Debra Jules spent part of her Tuesday afternoon sweeping up shattered glass after bullets tore through the store’s front entrance.
Stray Bullets Hit Homes in Acadia Parish, Crime Stoppers Seeks Help
(99.9 KTDY) - It's okay to shoot off your weapons in certain parts of Acadiana and the rest of the state, but a problem does come in if you hit and damage someone's property. The members of the Acadia Parish Crime Stoppers Program are seeking help identifying individuals who may be damaging property in the parish.
Ear-to-ear smiles for dad, son after dogs find boy’s first deer
CLAYTON – Michael Stoute of Youngsville and his young son, Vincent, savored the moments after the boy killed his first deer. They were standing in the general area of the elder hunter’s most significant hunting achievements. “Matter of fact, where Vincent shot his deer is the same property...
Marc Broussard Returns To The Dixie
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center is proud to welcome acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Marc Broussard on Thursday, April 23 at 7:30 PM, for an unforgettable night of soulful Louisiana sound and heartfelt storytelling. Tickets range from $45–$55 (plus taxes) and go on sale Friday, January 16, at 12P...
Second arrest made in connection with fatal December shooting in Opelousas
A second arrest has been made in connection to the December shooting that resulted in the death of Markee Benjamin. Investigators have arrested Kurtel Gallien, 24, in connection with this ongoing investigation. Second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons and dangerous...
