Louisiana city honors Rosa Parks 70 years after her courageous stand
Dec. 1 marked 70 years since Rosa Parks sat so others could stand. The City of Lafayette recognized Parks for her bravery with a ceremony and presentation Dec. 1 at the aptly-named Rosa Parks Transportation Center — 101 Jefferson St. in Downtown Lafayette. Surrounded by residents and city officials, Lafayette City...
Louisiana native named Rhodes Scholar; first from the state in decade
SHREVEPORT, La. - A Louisiana student has earned one of the world’s most prestigious academic honors. Anil Cacodcar, a Lafayette native currently studying at Harvard University, has been named a 2025 Rhodes Scholar — one of only 32 students selected nationwide this year. The Rhodes Scholarship provides two...
These Restaurants Have the Best Gumbo
We asked Acadiana where to find the best gumbo and hundreds of locals responded. Here are the restaurants that were mentioned most.
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Dogs Of Carencro, LA Need You!
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around carencro.
Giving voice to the ‘quiet Cajuns’
Despite being born and raised Cajun, award-winning filmmaker and UL master instructor Conni Castille had never heard of Usher Syndrome until biology educator Phyllis Griffith, a fellow UL faculty member at the time who has equally earned distinction in her field, brought up the idea for a documentary on the “quiet...
Water leak repair leads to boil order in Town of Sunset
SUNSET, La. -- The Town of Sunset is under a Partial Boil Advisory for customers in the areas of Durio Street, Georgiana Street, and Hwy 182 R, Napolean Avenue to Bellamie Lane due to loss of pressure during a water main leak repair. The Partial Boil Advisory is to remain...
New ‘Gumbo People’ Episode Highlights Maison Creole de Freetown and Local Culture in Lafayette
Lafayette Travel has released a new episode of its video series 'Gumbo People.' The series focuses on artists and culture bearers in Lafayette Parish. It highlights local traditions in music, art, and cuisine influenced by diverse backgrounds.
Two Tanker Trucks Overturn Hours Apart in Scott
It was an unusually busy Monday for first responders in Scott as two separate tanker trucks overturned in nearly the same area.
LPD Sgt. placed on administrative leave following domestic violence arrest
The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) confirms the arrest of one of its officers on domestic violence charges.
This Louisiana woman fulfilled a lifelong dream to drive race cars, mentor young women...
It takes an uncommon amount of discipline to become a race car driver. It's not an easy sport to break into, requiring access to cars, tracks, specialized crews and money — lots of money. Complicating matters, Louisiana is not a center of the racing industry. For Louisiana kids who...
