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Lafayette Police responded at 4:51 a.m. today to the area of SE Evangeline Thruway and Tower Drive, where a single vehicle hit a pedestrian, officials said.

A weather system in the northern Gulf is expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours. Tropical model guidance suggests that Louisiana's coastline will be affected by this storm.

Call 337-289-7753 to schedule an appointment for Ochsner Lafayette General’s no-cost stroke screening on Saturday, Aug. 2.

The trial for a suspect in a Lafayette triple murder case has been postponed until the fall. Chad Credeur, 43, of Duson, was scheduled to stand trial starting Monday, July 14, for the April 2024 shooting deaths of Elizabeth Reames, Brandon Touchet, and Eric Green. The three victims were discovered at an apartment...

Community organizations will host the 2nd Chance Job Fair Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Heymann Convention Center, 1373 South College Road in Lafayette. The event is open to the public, along with those involved in the justice system and formerly incarcerated people. “The companies and resource providers...

The LEGO Brick Convention is making its first-ever stop in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it's set to be one of the biggest family-friendly events of the summer.

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LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has a straightforward message for drivers: "Speed kills." New data revealed that speeding on Louisiana's roads surpasses the national average. Speeding is a significant factor in many of the state's deadly crashes. Acadiana officials are urging...

A motorcyclist was killed on Sunday, July 13 in a Thibodeaux crash.

A Louisiana State Police Trooper was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after unintentionally discharging a department-issued firearm in the Rayne area, and an active investigation is underway to determine the circumstances.