Lafayette launches $5 million streetscape project in McComb-Veazey neighborhood
Last week, the Lafayette Consolidated Government announced it officially broke ground on a $5 million streetscape project along 12th and Surrey streets, launching a major effort to improve infrastructure in the McComb-Veazey neighborhood. The project includes: New sidewalks and stamped brick crosswalks to improve...
Church Point Police looking for suspect in Friday incident
Manuel Kelly Jr., 30, of Church Point is wanted on charges of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and simple battery.
Arnaudville man accused of shooting wife in head near Leonville; suspect on run
OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — Authorities are on the hunt for a St. Landry Parish man accused of shooting his wife in the head. Overton Roberts, 44, of Arnaudville, is wanted for attempted second-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and domestic abuse battery. Sheriff Bobby...
Lafayette Parish man accused of peeping into homes, arrested
Andre Guidry, 33, is charged with six counts of video voyeurism and five counts of criminal trespass.
Over $79K in cash, illegal drugs seized in Lafayette bust
Javon Robertson, 39, of Lafayette was arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses after an investigation resulting in the seizure of over $79,000 in cash, two pounds of illegal drugs and drug-related equipment.
Multiple Scott police officers suspended after deadly shooting near Cowboys Nightclub, sources say
Several Scott police officers are on suspension following a deadly shooting after a concert at Cowboys Nightclub. The incident occurred on June 7 when Kylon Calais, 20, was shot and killed during a parking lot fight after a concert. Sources revealed that a number of full-time officers received multi-day suspensions,...
St. Landry Parish search for attempted murder suspect
Deputies are seeking assistance in capturing Overton O. Roberts, 44, of Arnaudville, who is charged with attempted second degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and domestic abuse battery, after he allegedly shot his wife in the head and fled the scene in a white Chrysler 300 sedan.
Abbeville man convicted of 2024 murder of Dalvin Mullins
A Vermilion Parish jury found Carlton Eugene Hills, 57, of Abbeville, guilty of second degree murder and obstruction of justice in the killing of Dalvin Mullins
Did you know that Louisiana has its own Vatican? This Cajun historian grew up...
In rural Lafayette Parish, in one of the most Catholic regions of the country, a little village called Vatican sits on La. 93 between Scott and Cankton. Some of Vatican's principal streets are Vatican Road, Pope Drive and Bishop Street. It's about 5 miles away from St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Carencro, but...
Louisiana-based Salad Station reports single store reaches $1M in sales
Louisiana-based Salad Station, which has a location in Lafayette, had a single store top $1 million in sales in 2024, a first for the brand. The Hammond-based brand reported the milestone along with a 6.5% increase in average gross revenue among half of its 24 reporting locations, according to a report from QSR...