Traffic stop in Vermilion Parish leads to drug seizure and arrest
Deputies arrested Jesse Edmond, 38, of New Iberia on Saturday night and seized over 50 grams of drugs and cash from his vehicle after a traffic stop.
Opelousas traffic stop leads to house search, seizure of drugs, guns
A traffic stop in Opelousas led to an arrest and the seizure large amounts of drugs and guns, authorities said.
Lafayette firefighters believe fire at vacant building started by homeless
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette firefighters responded to a small fire in a vacant building on SE Evangeline Thruway. Smoke was seen billowing from the structure, prompting a swift response from first responders. Firefighters discovered a small fire smoldering inside and quickly put it out to prevent the...
The Salvation Army temporarily suspends thrift store operations in Lafayette
The Salvation Army Lafayette will suspend its thrift store operations after Friday to identify a new location that will better support its mission and future growth. Lieutenant Dushawn Dupree, Commanding Officer for The Salvation Army in Lafayette says the temporary pause is to better support the organizations future...
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.
Lafayette Nurse’s Untimely Death Highlights Community Grief
As the community grapples with sorrow, a tragic story unfolds surrounding a dedicated nurse whose life ended far too soon outside the hospital.
SMP Sheriff’s Office investigators asking for help regarding theft of light blue 2005 BMW
Breaux Bridge – Investigators with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking the public for help regarding a light blue 2005 BMW BX3 automobile reported stolen from the Cajun Fire Truck Stop & Casino in the 1800 block of Mills Highway in Breaux Bridge on Aug. 22.
Lafayette area to add 2,000 jobs over next two years despite ‘moribund’ drilling in...
The Lafayette area is expected to add over 2,000 jobs in each of the next two years despite an offshore drilling industry weighed down by tariffs. The Louisiana Economic Forecast, an annual report published by economist Loren Scott, cites growth from four of the region’s top six companies and predicts an additional...
The Hidden Risks of Parking in a Fire Lane
Skipping a parking spot for “convenience” in a fire lane can put people and property at risk.
New Cuban Restaurant in Lafayette Pushes Opening to 2026
Cuban Traditions, a new restaurant set to open on Johnston Street in 2026, will bring authentic Cuban food and glass-enclosed pig roasting to Lafayette.
