Lafayette man arrested, charged with human trafficking for third time
Rutledge Deas IV, 35, of Lafayette is charged with one count of human trafficking.
Below-freezing temperatures on deck for Lafayette, Acadiana. See the forecast.
A cold weather advisory has been issued through noon Saturday as Lafayette and Acadiana are expected to see more below-freezing temperatures, according to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles. A cold front is forecast to move through the area on Friday. No rain is expected, but hazardous cold temperatures...
Maraist Family Foundation donates $25K to Lafayette Career Center
The Maraist Family Foundation will present a $25,000 donation to the W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center during the annual “Love Our Career Center” Luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at noon. The event will take place at the Career Center, located at 200 18th Street in Lafayette , and will bring together school...
Blood shortage in Acadiana; type O urgently needed
Acadiana is facing a significant blood shortage as it prepares for another blast of cold air. The shortage is impacting hospitals across the region. The shortage is particularly critical for type O blood, which is most needed in emergencies. In response to the shortage, Vitalant and other blood donation services have...
Lafayette house fire triggered by explosion
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A dramatic scene unfolded in a Lafayette neighborhood as an explosion led to a massive house fire on Thursday, January 29. It happened on Cane Ridge Circle, capturing the attention of neighbors and prompting a swift response from firefighters. The explosion ignited a blaze,...
The Legendary Sandwich Shop In Louisiana Where You Can Still Eat For Under $12
There’s a place in Lafayette where time stands still, French bread flies across the counter faster than you can say “po’boy,” and locals line up with the patience of saints for what might be the most satisfying sandwich experience in Louisiana. Olde Tyme Grocery isn’t just...
Baldwin man claims $150K Powerball Prize at Lafayette Lottery Office
A Baldwin resident is celebrating a big lottery win after claiming a $150,000 Powerball prize at the Louisiana Lottery’s Lafayette regional office. Alvin Lucas matched four of the five white ball numbers plus the red Powerball during the Jan.19 drawing. By adding the $1 Power Play option, his winnings were tripled...
Multiple injuries reported from Lafayette 4-vehicle pileup
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A major traffic crash disrupted the flow of traffic in Lafayette on Ambassador Caffery Parkway near Johnston Street on Thursday, January 29. The wreck involved a four-car pileup at the intersection of Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Englewood Drive, resulting in some vehicles overturning....
Teen organizes Cajun and Creole jam
From libraries to community markets, a Lafayette teen is bringing musicians together to keep Acadiana's musical roots alive.
Chitimacha Leaders Share Their Mission at Washington Mardi Gras and Spotlight Vital Bridge Project
The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana stepped into the spotlight at Washington Mardi Gras as Chairwoman Melissa Darden and Councilman Schuylar “Skylar” Hebert joined the conversation to highlight the tribe’s history, growth, and current priorities. The tribe, based in St. Mary Parish on its aboriginal homeland, is...
