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...
St. Anne Catholic Church preserves another piece of Youngsville’s rich and historic past
Rev. Michael Russo, pastor of St. Anne Catholic Church, is continuing his efforts in preserving landmarks to keep Youngsville's historic past alive. The new St. Anne Catholic church held its first service and dedication in May, fulfilling Russo's mission when the diocese brought him to Youngsville in 2019 to oversee...
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
Crash at Ambassador Caffery Pkwy and I-10
A crash at Ambassador Caffery Parkway and I-10 has caused traffic to be backed up in both directions.
Order Mormon Wives’ Viral Swig Drinks in Louisiana
Louisiana can now sip the famous Swig drinks from the reality show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Here’s what to order.
Opelousas honors first disabled graduate of junior police program
Elijah Duplechin, a cadet with Down Syndrome, has become the first person with a disability to graduate from the Opelousas Junior Police Program, inspiring his community and bringing his fellow cadets together.
The Vermilion River’s banks are eroding — residents say more cops could help
Ray Boyer has lived most of his life on or along the water. These days the now-retired doctor can most likely be found fishing or looking at the Vermilion River from his backyard. But what he sees is the water slowly taking away something from him — his land.
Fatal crash claims life of driver in Lafayette Parish
Schuyler Lewis, 36, of Abbeville, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on LA 724 near Paul Molbert Road, after the Kia Sportage he was driving struck an embankment, tree, and utility pole.
Lafayette bakery known for sourdough bread and special cakes to close at end of...
A local bakery has announced that they will close their doors for good at the end of August, less than two years after opening in Lafayette. When Boscoyo Baking Co. opened in the fall of 2023, they quickly gained a following with their sourdough breads, fresh pizzas (which are no longer on the menu) and inventive...
Arrests made in connection to death of St. Martinville teen, Iris Davis
Two men, Desmond Flugence and Darren Francis, have been arrested in Saint Martinville in connection with the carnal knowledge of a juvenile, following the discovery of 16-year-old Iris Davis's body in a field near her home.