Youngsville Historical Society Celebrates Successful Golf Cart Raffle
Youngsville, LA – The Youngsville Historical Society is celebrating the success of its recent Golf Cart Raffle, an exciting community raffle that brought residents together in support of preserving and sharing Youngsville’s rich history. The lucky winner of the raffle was Kit Viator, who took home a brand-new...
Marine Corps League Acadiana Detachment named Glenn Armentor Non-Profit of the Month for December...
The Marine Corps League Acadiana Detachment has been named the Glenn Armentor Non-Profit of the Month. The organization is dedicated to supporting veterans and engaging in community service, with events like "Toys for Tots." The league's leaders shared that a $500 donation will significantly benefit their efforts.
‘Only Rainbows’: Mother of Sports Reporter Carley McCord honors her memory by helping others...
Finding hope after tragedy: A mother honors her daughter’s memory, Sports Reporter Carley McCord, by helping others cope through holidays
Heart of Acadiana: Former longtime Lafayette fire chief delivers LSUE commencement address
EUNICE, La. -- Former Lafayette Fire Chief Robert P. Benoit, one of Louisiana’s most respected public safety leaders, served as the keynote speaker for the LSUE Fall Commencement Ceremony. Mr. Benoit brought more than four decades of distinguished service, leadership, and community impact to the graduation stage. LSU...
22 cadets graduate from Acadiana Law Enforcement Training Academy
LAFAYETTE, La. -- The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office announced the graduation of Acadiana Law Enforcement Training Academy Class 178. This class had 22 cadets graduating who will go on to serve with the following agencies:. Abbeville Police Department. Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office. Broussard Police Department....
UL hands out nearly 1,100 degrees during fall commencement
LAFAYETTE, La. -- The University of Louisiana conferred 1,085 degrees during Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 19, at the CajunDome. The total includes 780 bachelor’s degrees, 280 master’s degrees, 23 doctoral degrees and two graduate certificates. Graduates represented 47 Louisiana parishes, 28 states...
Woman shot in stomach in Rayne
A woman is hospitalized after a shooting, according to the Rayne Police Department. Authorities said it happened on Chappuis Avenue, right off West Harrop Street in Rayne, on Wednesday, December 17, around 8 p.m. They added the victim was found inside the home with a single gunshot wound to her stomach.
UPDATE: Lineman injured in Rayne is conscious
City leaders say the injured lineman was experienced and wearing proper safety equipment when the incident happened.
Third inmate who escaped from southern Louisiana jail captured, officials say
The three men had escaped the jail by removing concrete blocks from an upper wall area, and then used sheets and other materials to scale an exterior wall.
Final of 3 St. Landry Parish jail escapees is re-captured by SWAT team
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. -- Acting quickly on information, a 3rd fugitive was captured Friday. Keith Anthony Eli II, 24-years old of Opelousas, faces new charges of aggravated escape. He was already facing a murder charge when he escaped with two other inmates in early December. Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz...

















