Where to eat in Lafayette on Christmas Day? Check out this list.
Christmas Day is a time for family gatherings and holiday feasts, but not everyone wants to cook at home. For anyone looking for a place in Lafayette to enjoy a meal on Dec. 25, you’re in luck. Several local restaurants will be open, offering everything from a traditional meu to festive dinners. It’s recommended to...
New trash cans to be installed at Brown Park
Lafayette Consolidate Government was recently awarded a Keep Louisiana Beautiful grant to install new trash cans at Graham Brown Memorial Park. LCG recieved $3,500 to install five new trash cans over the next year, according to an announcement. LCG is one of 47 grant recipients to recieve receptacles through the Keep...
More fog tonight; Staying very warm through Christmas
It's going to be another foggy evening across Acadiana with Dense Fog Advisories in place for areas closer to the coast into Tuesday morning. At the same time, we're going to maintain the winter warmth through the extended Christmas weekend.
Lafayette Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2025
Spending Christmas in Lafayette? Here’s a list of restaurants open Christmas Day 2025 so you can skip cooking and enjoy a great holiday meal.
Video Shows Thief Stealing Truck in Acadiana
A truck owner is asking the public to be on the lookout for his truck after someone stole it on Monday, December 22nd.
Lafayette holiday closures for transit, trash, city offices announced
In observance of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) announced schedule adjustments and service updates for the holidays. According to LCG, here is their adjusted schedule for Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1: Lafayette Transit System Services: On Dec. 24, day service...
Jeanerette man killed in Monday night New Iberia shooting
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) — A Jeanerette man was killed in New Iberia Monday evening, according to witnesses. Family members confirmed that Anthony Brian Thomas, 34, of Jeanerette, was shot and killed in the 500 block of Johnston Street in New Iberia. New Iberia Police responded just after 7:30...
Abbeville gets $5.9M state loan for upgrades to city’s drinking water system
ABBEVILLE, La. – The City of Abbeville Water System is currently utilizing a $5.9 million fully forgivable loan awarded by the state’s Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund program to upgrade its existing water treatment plant to provide water customers with better drinking water and a more reliable water treatment...
USDA Gives UL Lafayette $200k for Rural Economic Development
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) — The United States Department of Agriculture selected the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Rural Economic Development Innovation (REDI) Initiative as the recipient of a $200,000 grant. The USDA’s Rural Development Grant will bring the REDI Initiative to fruition. Organizers shared...
Missing Winn Parish Man Found Dead, Sheriff’s Office Confirms
A missing Winn Parish man has been found dead after a multi-day search, according to the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office.

















