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– The Rotary Club of St. Martinville proudly announces its 78th Annual Mardi Gras Ball, set for Saturday, February 14, at the Cade Community Center. This year’s theme, “A Night of Romance at Bridgerton,” promises an evening of elegance, music, and community celebration. Tickets and reserved tables...

Prepare for a sharp weather rollercoaster this week, culminating in a severe blast of arctic air that will send temperatures plunging well below freezing for the weekend. Wednesday features abundant sunshine, the region remains in a cold pattern with overnight lows dipping near or below the freezing mark. A brief...

Looking for fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Lafayette? From family-friendly events and kid-approved activities to date night ideas and local Valentine’s Day specials, this guide has everything you need to plan a memorable February. This guide is updated for Valentine’s Day 2026 and will be refreshed...

The eulogies for Italian icon Valentino Garavani, who died last week, are a reminder that he was not high society's first fashion dictator, nor the first to make a huge fortune from it. Lafayette native Henri Bendel sold hats, dresses, handbags, and high-class accoutrements to the elite of New York and Paris for...

From tickets and parking to the full music lineup, here’s everything to know before heading to Patty in the Parc in downtown Lafayette.

The Scott Fire Department rescued a man who was trapped underneath a mini excavator. Firefighters responded on Wednesday at about 12:30 p.m. to reports of a 57-year-old man trapped under the piece of heavy machinery in the 200 block of Lormand Road, according to an SFD announcement. Firefighters used hydraulic...

Ruby Slipper marked its one-year anniversary in Lafayette on Wednesday. The popular restaurant is located on Ambassador Caffery Parkway near River Ranch. The chain, originally founded in New Orleans, is known for its creative brunch menu.

This year, like every year, Groundhog Day will fall on Feb. 2, marking the midpoint between winter solstice and the spring equinox. Groundhog Day in the U.S. is a tradition where a groundhog is observed as he emerges from his burrow and either sees its shadow or does not. After...

An Avoyelles Parish man who carjacked and killed a Lafayette Parish woman in 2022 to escape prosecution on an attempted murder charge was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison. Brandon Francisco entered a plea deal with federal prosecutors in November of 2025 on a single count of carjacking, agreeing to a term of life...

Stuller and the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) have partnered to highlight the source of the colored gemstones sold on the jewelry manufacturer’s website. To make responsibly sourced stones easier to identify on the Lafayette, Louisiana-based company’s website, it will clearly mark gems that originate from...