Lafayette LA

The evening commute in Lafayette Parish was smoother on Tuesday, a stark contrast to the chaos 24 hours earlier. Three separate crashes involving 18-wheelers had previously brought traffic to a standstill. Authorities reported that a car failed to yield and collided with an 18-wheeler along I-10 in Lafayette. The...

For any nurse with a master's degree looking to advance their career in Louisiana, finding the right online program is important, and one school has ranked as the top choice in the state. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Online Nursing Post-Master's Graduate Certificate Program has been ranked the No....

A man has been arrested in Lexington, Kentucky, for his connection to the tragic death of a young child in Louisiana, who suffered injuries indicative of shaken baby syndrome. The suspect is now in custody and awaiting extradition to face murder charges in Louisiana. This case has gained significant attention due to...

A resolution approving agreements to lease property near Holy Rosary Institute on which to build a Northeast Regional Library branch was approved by the Lafayette Parish Council. The council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the resolution and sign the agreements with Holy Rosary Land Holdings, a nonprofit...

Here's a look at the three big rig wrecks that led to traffic closures in Lafayette Parish on Monday, Dec. 1... 1) LAFAYETTE, La. — Due to a major accident involving an overturned 18-wheeler, I-10 Westbound was closed from the Cloverleaf to Ambassador Caffery. The closure lasted more than four hours for cleanup...

The former Northgate Mall at 1800 NE Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette is being redeveloped and rebranded as The Hub, a multi-phase project focused on revitalizing the northside property. The site, located at the I-10/I-49 interchange, had been in steady decline for years. According to property owner Jacoby Landry, a...

St. Mary deputies reported arrests on domestic violence and drug charges this week, while their Assumption colleagues charged people under fugitive and probation violation warrants. --Holly Anne Hebert, 46, Franklin, was arrested at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Bail has not been set at...

As temperatures finally dip in Acadiana , Lafayette locals are turning to one of winter’s simplest joys: a warm cup of hot chocolate. Whether you like yours classic, gourmet, or topped with festive whipped cream, the Hub City has plenty of cozy spots serving holiday-ready cocoa. Below is an expanded guide to...

(Lafayette, Louisiana) - The holidays are here, and my parents are reporting that the naughty/mischievous Elf is back, too. Yes, the "Elf of the Shelf" is back in homes across South Louisiana, and some of the Elves are already causing trouble. As we get closer to Christmas, at times, these Elves can become a nuisance...

A new restaurant is bringing locally caught seafood with a Cajun twist to Lafayette. Off the Hook celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, December 2. The restaurant's leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its first location in the Hub City on Kaliste Saloom Road. Known for fresh seafood, signature dishes, and...