GVCS Opening Youngsville’s First Whataburger
Youngsville, Louisiana (February 19, 2026) – GVCS Inc. will open the doors to its first Whataburger in Youngsville on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11 a.m. The franchisee has over two dozen locations in Central Louisiana and East Texas. “We’re about to add some bold and savory flavors to...
Louisiana Town Allows Citizens to Drive Golf Carts on Roads
A city council in a Louisiana town has voted to allow citizens to drive their golf carts on roads, but there are some limitations.
Disturbing Allegation Surfaces Behind Viral Mardi Gras Arrest
A viral Mardi Gras parade video now has troubling backstory after jail records confirmed the float driver faces a serious felony charge.
Mardi Gras 911 Operator Is All of Us on Mardi Gras
What makes this video funny is that the calls she gets are all real Mardi Gras problems we've either encountered ourselves, or have witnessed first hand.
It’s a mad, mad world at Lafayette’s Krewe of Xanadu’s Mad Hatters masquerade
Wow. Xanadu just keeps doing Mardi Gras better each year. The ladies krewe pulled out all the stops for their annual ball and pageant on Friday, Feb.13. The theme, A Mad Hatter’s Masquerade, was a spectacular production with costumes right out of Alice in Wonderland. Queen Xanadu XXXVI Kimi...
A $5 million makeover is transforming this corner in north Lafayette. Take a peek.
Work is progressing on a $5 million intersection and streetscape project at 12th and Surrey streets. It's part of the Evangeline Corridor plan that focuses on redevelopment in neighborhoods along the proposed Interstate 49 Lafayette Connector. Construction began in late 2025, with saw-cutting and pavement removal...
Guidry pens article for Austin-Healey magazine
St. Martinville resident has owned British roadster for 6 decades. – AJ Guidry of St. Martinville has loved owning his Austin-Healey 3000 MKII roadster for virtually his entire adult life. At age 87, that accounts for quite some time — 62 years as of Jan. 14. Guidry took possession...
Texas Power North Shore to Face Louisiana Stalwart John Curtis in 2026 Opener in...
Patriots and Mustangs will square off in Louisiana vs. Texas showdown at a neutral site in Lafayette.
Lake Charles teen indicted for ‘swatting,’ stalking girl’s family, conspiring with hate group, federal...
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPLC) - A 19-year-old from Lake Charles has been indicted on federal charges after he and an extremist group reportedly stalked and “swatted” an underage girl and her family. On Feb. 18, a federal grand jury in Lafayette returned two indictments against Carter Miles Ledoux, the...
Lafayette firefighter robbed at gunpoint, equipment stolen
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A Lafayette firefighter and local lawn care business owner is searching for answers after being held at gunpoint while on the job, an encounter that ended with thousands of dollars in equipment stolen. Clarence Ferrier said he was servicing a property when he noticed someone...
