Lafayette LA

LOUISIANA — Two men, including a wanted fugitive from Abbeville, were arrested following a months-long investigation into felony narcotics violations in Vermilion Parish. Authorities said 21-year-old Kabien Wright was taken into custody at a residence on West Valcourt Street in Abbeville and booked into the Vermilion...

More than 60 regional employers and resource providers will participate in the 21st annual Acadiana Opportunity Job Fair on Wednesday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Breaux Bridge – Investigators with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in a recent burglary that took place in the 1000 block of Weeping Willow Drive in Breaux Bridge. The suspect(s) stole two new yellow Wen Inverter 2250-watt generators. In addition, a...

Lafayette held its National Night Out event at the M.L.K. Recreational Center to build a bond between law enforcement and the community, in hopes of reducing youth violence and increasing communication.

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is more than a celebration of southwest Louisiana music. The festival is an opportunity to actually consume as much of the local culture as you can handle — from beignets and boudin, to crawfish spinach boats, seafood jambalaya, bread pudding and other top-tier examples of Cajun and...

The Louisiana National Guard broke ground Wednesday on a new Lafayette Readiness Center, a facility designed to enhance the Guard’s preparedness for emergency response. The 83,000-square-foot center at 2350 West Congress Street will be used for training and to meet logistical requirements for the Louisiana Army...

It's a big week coming up for lovers of Acadian history and culture. Festivals Acadiens et Créoles kicks off Friday in Lafayette with a concert and celebration. Cajun musician and writer Zachary Richard is reprising his performance from the festival's second year, 50 years ago, where he sang in French to a packed-out...

There’s a bright red barn-shaped building sitting just off the highway in Henderson that’s become something of a pilgrimage site for food lovers across Louisiana – and with good reason. Crawfish Town USA isn’t just another roadside eatery; it’s a temple of Cajun-Creole cuisine where seafood is...

The Lafayette Baskin Robbins will close temporarily for remodeling. Starting Oct. 13 until Nov. 15, the Baskin and Robbins at 4807 Johnston St., Suite A, will come back better than ever, according to Lindsay Horn, owner of Baskin and Robbins of Lafayette. "Come see us this week to get your...

Caught on camera: three men break into a Crowley home before dawn. Police hope someone recognizes them and calls Crime Stoppers.