State police trooper injured in unintentional discharge in Rayne
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.
Family of Rayne man found dead mourns loss, seeks truth in suspicious death
The family of Joshua Brandon Marshall is breaking their silence. This comes after Rayne police said Marshall's body was found floating in a pond last Tuesday.
Where’s Al? On Po-Boy Trail at Olde Tyme Grocery in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A new culinary adventure is here, designed to guide po-boy enthusiasts through a delicious journey across Lafayette Parish. Lafayette Travel and EatLafayette have officially launched the Po-Boy Trail, highlighting this iconic sandwich that has become a staple in Acadiana. The Po-Boy Trail...
SLPSO: Port Barre gunman steals truck, trailer, drives to police station
Chad M. Myers, 56, of Port Barre, is charged with armed robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in connection with an incident on Friday.
Mr. Chimetime Visits Mama’s, Tries Bourque’s on 337 Food Tour
Mr. Chimetime’s food journey through the 337 continues, and his latest stop brought him to a true Opelousas staple: Mama’s Fried Chicken.
This Lafayette fine jewelry brand is opening a Baton Rouge storefront
Lafayette’s Embark Fine Jewelry is expanding into Baton Rouge. The company plans to open a location in the Coterie Exchange development on Jefferson Highway, across from Towne Center. Embark was founded by Erin Judice, Katie Kennedy and Michelle Robertson in 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. At...
Louisiana’s first Swig is opening soon in Lafayette. Here’s when you can try a...
The viral dirty soda trend has taken TikTok by storm, and the Utah-based business that prompted the craze will soon open its Lafayette store. Swig is about three weeks to one month away from opening on Johnston Street, according to Developing Lafayette. Signage is up and workers were recently inside the store...
Lafayette, Louisiana Buc-ee’s Construction On Hold
Lafayette, Louisiana (KPEL) - As Lafayette eagerly awaits the opening of the new Buc-ee's located at the northeast corner of I-10 and Louisiana Avenue, it looks like we'll have to wait a little bit longer. Construction of the new Lafayette Buc-ee's has now been put on a temporary hold. Here's...
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...
Carencro man wins $2 million in July 5 Powerball drawing
Fermon Bonin of Carencro won the $2 million prize after buying a ticket for the July 5 drawing at the Shop Rite on North University Avenue in Lafayette, lottery officials said.
