Two Louisiana Men Arrested for Separate Incident, But Involves Homicide Victim
A law enforcement agency in Louisiana has arrested two men on charges of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. The allegations against the men were made in reference to a 16-year-old girl who was found murdered in mid-July. The Disappearance Of Iris Davis. On July 17, the St. Martinville Police Department...
Soggy Saturday; Sunny Sunday
After a relatively quiet afternoon, a few showers and storms have fired up across Acadiana this evening. And although they'll dissipate later tonight, we're looking at an active start to the weekend.
Lafayette Road to Close for 9 Months for Bridge Repair
Get ready for some detours, Lafayette! A big bridge project is on the horizon, promising smoother travels but some bumps along the way.
Lafayette City Marshal’s Office aims to clean up city parks, bond with community
The Lafayette City Marshal's office has taken over the city parks, providing security and humanitarian aid to make them cleaner and safer for the community to enjoy.
Transitional Housing Project Breaks Ground With $2M Grant from FHLB Dallas and Catalyst Bank
OPELOUSAS, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 1, 2025-- Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) joined Catalyst Bank, The Refinery Mission and elected officials to break ground today on The Rig housing development. The project was made possible in part by a $2 million FHLB Dallas Affordable...
Abbeville woman dies in Lafayette Parish crash, police say
An Abbeville woman sustained fatal injuries on Tuesday in a single-vehicle crash on La. 724, police say. The crash claimed the life of 36-year-old Schuyler Lewis, of Abbeville. On Tuesday just before 11 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police began investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash on La. 724 (South...
18-wheeler flips in ditch in Lafayette, leaking oil and diesel
An 18-wheeler flatbed flipped into a ditch in Lafayette, prompting a hazardous materials response, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. It happened on Galbert Road off Cameron Street on Thursday, July 31, around 2 p.m. Fire officials said the semi-truck leaked oil and diesel fuel, leading to a partial road...
Armed robbery suspect found; another on the run in New Iberia
Jarvis Jeff Layne and his wife, Jasime Layne, are wanted by New Iberia Police for armed robbery and possession of a firearm after allegedly stealing cash and gaming consoles from a business located in the 1000 block of Jefferson Terrance Boulevard.
Dunkin’, Baskin-Robbins to open as part of combo location in Carencro
A Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins and Jimmy John’s combo location will open in the former Soul Haus Kitchen space in Carencro. Aakash Management Co., a south Florida-based franchisee, bought the building at 110 Hector Connoly Road on Thursday for $1.515 million, land records show. Kasturi Children’s Trust LLC was the seller.
Henderson Lake drawdown to start Monday: LDWF
The St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake to manage aquatic vegetation and improve fisheries habitat
