Lafayette LA

A former LPSS construction director faces 11 felony charges tied to alleged false bids and record tampering in Lafayette Parish.

Deputies with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office responded on January 6, 2026, to a complaint regarding a stolen camper.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A beloved downtown Lafayette restaurant is about to close its doors after three decades of serving Cajun favorites. Patrick Dupuis, the owner of Pat's Downtown, announced that the restaurant will serve its final meals on Friday. Known for its gumbo and po-boys, Pat's Downtown has been a...

A new restaurant and pickleball-focused entertainment concept with a rooftop bar, called SMASH, is coming soon to the former Lafayette Health Club property at 2905 Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette. The Lafayette Health Club has been closed for more than 15 years, despite its prominent frontage along Kaliste Saloom...

Charlie Goodson, the longtime Lafayette restaurateur behind Charley G's and other local favorites, has died after a battle with esophageal cancer.

From a complete exit by a popular boutique chain to the closure of a celebrity chef's newest venture, here is the breakdown of the major closures hitting the Pelican State this February. 1. Francesca's. The Status: Total Market Exit. The Impact: In the most significant retail development of the month,...

ACADIANA, La – One Acadiana, the economic development organization serving a nine-parish region in Acadiana, will host three One Acadiana events in February: Chamber Connections, Member Meetup and Legislative Outlook. One Acadiana strives to host a dynamic program of events designed to connect business and community...

Lafayette-based tech company SE1 Technology has acquired an IT services and cybersecurity firm. The Lafayette group announced the deal Monday to acquire Computer Concepts, which has over 25 years in operation and serves businesses in Louisiana and Texas. The combined company will offer expanded expertise, deeper...

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — A demoted and suspended Youngsville police captain is being reinstated. It comes after he made his case at a lengthy civil service appeals hearing on Tuesday, January 27. In fact, that hearing involving 16-year veteran John Davison went into the late night hours. Davison...

A Lafayette billboard featuring a childhood photo of Addison Rae is honoring her first Grammy nomination for Best New Artist at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.