In Your Parish Headlines: January 6, 2026
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].
New ICE agreement empowers Lafayette Parish sheriff’s deputies to enforce immigration laws
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...
I-49 Traffic Alert: Roadwork Impacts Acadiana Drivers
If you travel on I-49, paving work could impede your travel this week.
Longtime Lafayette area radio personality Stephanie Smallwood dies
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 Fines Former Youngsville Chief
Louisiana ethics board ruled former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux violated state law by stopping a sobriety test and delivering gift cards.
Video of woman attacked at The Office Bar prompts outrage
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.
Lafayette nightclub fight on New Year’s Eve caught on video; ATC investigating
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.
Where’s Al? Bead Busters
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.
Councils to appoint new chairs in an otherwise slow start to the new year
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...
Drivers in Acadiana Need to Be On Lookout For Others on Road
If you drive through Lafayette, or anywhere in Acadiana, you need to be on the lookout for these in 2026.

















