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A look at news making headlines in your parish for Tuesday, January 6, 2026. If you know of an event near you or have a news tip, email us at [email protected].

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has been empowered to make immigration arrests as part of a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The agreements, signed on December 11, allow deputies to conduct immigration enforcement activities. Specially trained deputies can now ask certain...

If you travel on I-49, paving work could impede your travel this week.

Stephanie Smallwood, a beloved Acadiana radio personality and host, died after being ill for several months. Smallwood fell ill in October and officially retired Dec.1, according to Delta Media Corporation, which announced her death in a statement on Sunday. As the backbone of KFXZ Z105.9, a Delta Media Corporation...

Louisiana ethics board ruled former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux violated state law by stopping a sobriety test and delivering gift cards.

A Lafayette woman is speaking out after a video circulating on social media shows what she describes as a violent fight inside the bathroom of The Office on New Year’s Eve.

Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control is investigating what is described as a violent fight at a downtown Lafayette nightclub that was captured on a viral video. The incident happened on New Year's Eve at The Office. The footage shows a woman being attacked by multiple other women inside the club's restroom.

Al Hebert visited Bead Busters in Lafayette to talk to the Bead King, Craig Spadoni, about changing Mardi Gras trends, including what types of throws parade goers want from the krewes on the floats. Where's Al is brought to you by Bayou Vermilion District.

Here is a selection of items on the agendas for this week’s meetings of the City and Parish councils. To see the full agendas, check out the links below:. New year, new leaders? At the first meeting of every year, both the Lafayette Parish and City councils elect a chair and vice-chair, a decision that is usually...

If you drive through Lafayette, or anywhere in Acadiana, you need to be on the lookout for these in 2026.