Lafayette LA

Ochsner Lafayette General has opened the Ochsner Andrews Institute, a new facility dedicated to orthopedic care and sports performance in Acadiana. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 11. The $19 million project expands Ochsner Lafayette General’s existing orthopedic facilities by 17,200...

A beloved Lafayette tradition returns December 7 as the Sonic Christmas Parade brings music, floats, and holiday cheer through Downtown and the Oil Center.

The Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission is seeking a $1 per year lease for five acres of university property at Cajun Field on which to build an indoor sports facility. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is facing financial difficulties that recently forced faculty and staff layoffs as well as...

If you have ever shopped for a car, had your car washed, or participated in any number of local fundraisers, you’ve probably heard of Bob Giles. The local car dealership owner and philanthropist has been a familiar name in the Acadiana community since the early 1980s. Giles is the owner of Giles Automotive, Inc.,...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Three people escaped a fire that caused significant damage to a home on Wednesday, November 12, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. It happened on West Broussard Road near Duhon Road in Lafayette around 2 p.m. Firefighters reported arriving just five minutes after receiving...

BATON ROUGE, La. – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street announce the City of Broussard has achieved full designation as a Louisiana Main Street community, recognizing the city’s commitment to historic preservation and downtown revitalization. The designation marks the successful completion of...

Located at 600 Lamar St., Acadian Superette is a barbecue restaurant in the Freetown area that serves a variety of sandwiches, smoked meats, burgers, salads, fries and other sides. Lafayette locals have always been loyal to this lunch establishment due to its fresh, good food and fantastic service. Their menu...

Lake Martin, Cypress Lake, and guided swamp tours let Lafayette families see wild alligators safely. Most spots are free, 10-20 minutes from downtown.

Stray dogs are a common sight in much of rural Louisiana, where underfunded animal control departments can do little besides lock them in a shelter, where many are eventually killed to make space for new arrivals. Not so in Lafayette. For five years now, Lafayette’s animal shelter has been a...

A Louisiana-based Mexican restaurant chain will return to the Lafayette market when it opens in the former Chili’s space at 1734 W. Pinhook Road. Sombrero’s Mexican Kitchen & Cantina was granted a permit last week by Lafayette Consolidated Government to put up a sign at the site, records show.