Wade Vaughn-Smith’s family speaks out following sentencing delay
The sentencing of Jaden Ardoin and Jaimon Mason for the murder of Wade Vaughn-Smith has been delayed for 18 days due to new documents submitted by Mason's attorney, leaving the family of Wade Vaughn-Smith waiting for closure.
Oklahoma Lands Commitment from Class of 2026 Wide Receiver
The Sooners grabbed their 20th commitment in the Class of 2026 in wide receiver Brayden Allen.
Kiwibot struck by maintenance truck while crossing Rex street
A popular video online showed a University of Louisiana at Lafayette maintenance truck turning right onto Rex St. from E St. Mary Blvd. and striking a Kiwibot that was crossing the street. The bot flipped over from the impact, but was not run over by the truck. Behind the camera, the recorder jokingly said, “I just...
Louisiana Home and Vehicle Hit By Bullets
A quiet evening in Opelousas turned unsettling with gunfire on Wallior Street. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but what led to this shocking scene?
Breaux Bridge family fight leads to shooting and arrest
A fight in Breaux Bridge between family members escalated to gunfire that left one man hospitalized and another behind bars, according to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office. Gilbert Helaire Jr., 49, of Breaux Bridge, is charged with attempted second-degree murder. His bond is set at $100,000. Sheriff Becket...
Stop Adding Water? Are We Brushing Our Teeth Wrong?
Do you wet your toothpaste before you brush your teeth? You might want to stop doing that, and here's why...
Dusty Guidry gets 4 years in Lafayette DA’s office bribery scheme
Dusty Guidry, former contract worker in the District Attorney`s Office in Lafayette who pleaded guilty to federal bribery and conspiracy charges, was sentenced to 48 months.
St. Therese’s relics tour the country, plan to stop in Lafayette in November
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (AP) — The sacred bones of a much-loved French Carmelite nun began a tour of the U.S. on Wednesday at a suburban Detroit parish named in her honor. A reliquary containing some of St. Thérèse’s remains will be on display through Oct. 8, before moving on to California. It will be in Lafayette,...
Lafayette animal shelter offers free adoptions Oct. 1-15
The Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center is participating in the Empty the Shelters event from Oct. 1-15, offering free adoptions for dogs and cats with reduced adoption fees of $70 or less.
Slim chance for tropical development in the Gulf
A fully formed tropical system is not expected at this time.
