Lafayette LA

LPSS Superintendent Francis Touchet addressed reports of the Louisiana Attorney General's corruption probe, explaining why arrested official still works as teacher and detailing corrective measures.

There are no major injuries to report after an inmate started a small fire in his cell at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.

Work is nearing completion at the new Club4 Fitness location inside the former Lafayette Lanes space at South College Center, located at 2825 Johnston Street in Lafayette, LA. Exterior Club4 Fitness signage is installed, following a recent façade facelift to the South College shopping center. The updates have given...

(NEWS 15) — With temperatures expected to drop below freezing to start the week, some school districts in Acadiana have announced changes to the dress code for students that allow them to wear cold weather clothing. The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) has announced a temporary change to its...

The Lafayette City Council deferred a decision on a conditional use permit for a convenience store with gas sales at the intersection of Foreman Drive and Dulles Drive. The decision is now scheduled for the Jan. 20 council meeting to allow more time for the council, the prospective property owner, and the surrounding...

Comeaux High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets showcased their skills for the U.S. Navy. The cadets presented colors and formations during exercises for the Department of Navy Area Manager. The annual inspection is crucial for ensuring the program meets Navy standards. It highlights the...

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — A man wanted by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office for murder in the death of his daughter was arrested in Kentucky but has been returned to Louisiana to face charges. Benjamin Baquet, 30, of Kountze, Texas, but living in Opelousas when the incident...

There’s a 10-year-old New Iberia girl who makes and sells polymer clay earrings, a hobby turned into a craft, and following a memorable afternoon moment the first week of December, her father had a suggestion for the young entrepreneur. Justin Melancon of Maurice has been telling Stella Melancon she...

EUNICE, La. – One man is dead after failing to yield to an 18-wheeler. Louisian State Police (LSP) say that on Monday afternoon at approximately

The Daily Advertiser information for the week of Dec. 1-8, 2025, from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top three addresses with the most critical violations in Lafayette Parish are listed, along with an explanation of the findings. All restaurants on the list had at least three critical violations. According...