Twin Peaks Lafayette to Close Temporarily at the End of July
Twin Peaks Lafayette just announced they’ll be closing temporarily. What’s coming next?
This Former Chili’s in Lafayette Is Finally Getting a New Life
When the Acadiana Advocate’s Adam Daigle dropped his report on the old Chili’s building on Ambassador, many in Lafayette barely clicked before assuming the worst in the comments: another Mexican restaurant. Given Lafayette’s endless cycle of Legends, car washes, Mexican restaurants (and now coffee shops), it’s easy...
Handwashing, outdated food, improper labeling | Top Lafayette Parish restaurant inspections June 30 to...
The Daily Advertiser information for the week of June 30 to July 7, 2025, from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top three addresses with the most critical violations in Lafayette Parish are listed, along with an explanation of the findings. All restaurants on the list had at least three critical violations....
Crash on 4-Mile Bridge shuts down US 190 in both directions for over an...
POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — US 190 was closed in both directions on the 4-Mile Bridge because of a crash on the westbound side, according to the Krotz Springs Police Department. Officials with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) reported it happened on US 190...
Nicotine poisoning rises in babies and toddlers: Study
Nicotine pouches have been the driving force behind the accidental poisonings.
Purchase of new land will add to Vermilion Parish landfill’s lifespan
At some point in the future, the Vermilion Parish landfill will reach its capacity and come to an end. That remains several years down the road, and officials with the Vermilion Parish Police Jury, which operates the site, are working constantly to extend the 135-acre landfill’s lifespan. One way...
New restaurant, patisserie from Caribbean Ice Company baker opens in downtown New Iberia
There's a new restaurant, patisserie and full-service bar on New Iberia's Main Street. Lizzie's, a new concept from Caribbean Ice Company baker Elizabeth Shensky Hansen, opened July 10 with pastries in the morning and dinner at night — with the promise of much more to come. Lizzie's morning service...
UPDATE: Police identify pedestrian killed in SE Evangeline Thwy crash
According to police, a vehicle collided with a pedestrian on SE Evangeline Thruway shortly before 5 a.m.
Louisiana State Police Trooper Accidentally Shoots Self
A Louisiana State Police Trooper is recovering after the firearm issued to him went off and injured him.
Pay it Forward: Woman receives $1,000 after hospital stay
Eric Bernard, who was randomly chosen to "Pay it Forward" by Bob Giles, gave $1,000 to Anita Galentine, a working mom who was just released from the hospital, to help her pay her bills.