Delinquent credit card debt in Acadiana now at 15-year high
More consumers in the Lafayette area have fallen behind on credit card payments and taken on more debt than ever, federal data shows. Data from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve indicates the rate of total borrowers in the area with several delinquent credit card debt reached...
Opelousas family receives free, new roof for “Santa Did My Roof”
Opelousas family receives free, new roof for Santa Did My Roof
You can get a THC-infused king cake for 2025 Louisiana Mardi Gras. Here’s how...
Over the years, bakeries across Louisiana have redefined the king cake, treating the Carnival delicacy as a true artform rather than a Mardi Gras tradition to be followed. The annual confection was once deemed as a ring of brioche infused with cinnamon paste and doused in...
Pre-Sale Code for Luke Bryan at the Cajundome in Lafayette on June 21
Country superstar Luke Bryan is returning to the Cajundome as he brings his "Country Song Came On" Tour to Lafayette on Saturday, June 21, 2025, and we've got your pre-sale code. Opening acts for this show will be Adrien Nunez, Ashland Craft, and Cole Goodwin. Tickets for the...
Heart of Acadiana: Twin teachers touching lives in Lafayette through new program
A pair of Lafayette teaching phenoms are putting their hearts and souls into an innovative effort to connect with their students but that's not all these two teachers have in common. "I'm Morgan; I'm Taylor, and we're Double Duty Teachers." Two energetic teachers, who are twin...
Lane Closures Expected on I-10 in Lafayette and St. Martin Parishes for Overnight Sweeping...
The I-10 corridor, a key route in Louisiana, will experience alternating lane closures in the coming days. Motorists traveling late at night should expect delays between Exit 103 (I-49 Interchange) and mile marker 117.5 (Atchafalaya Basin Bridge) in Lafayette and St. Martin...
Youngsville Man Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years for Possession of Child Exploitation Materials
A 49-year-old man from Youngsville, Louisiana, Coy David Miller, was sentenced to 46 months in prison by Senior United States District Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle for possessing material related to the sexual exploitation of minors, according to a press release from the U.S....
Acadiana Center for the Arts : ArtSpark Grant Opening 2025
ArtSpark is a competitive grant program supporting individual artists in Acadiana by providing technical support, funding, and entrepreneurial training to artists in various fields. These awards offer assistance to emerging, mid-career, and mature artists for specific,...
Abbeville students learn to tackle mental health through art
For many of the students, this event marked more than just a performance; it was a stepping stone toward greater self-awareness and understanding of how art can serve as a healing tool.
Local Branch store adds unique twist to Mardi Gras costumes
VaCajun in Branch uses their own fabric to give Mardi Gras costumes a more cajun appeal for customers
