Lafayette LA

The Daily Advertiser information for the week of Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 2025, from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top three addresses with the most critical violationsin Lafayette Parish are listed, along with an explanation of the findings. All restaurants on the list had at least four critical violation....

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — Two St. Landry Parish Jail correctional officers have been arrested for allegedly beating an elderly inmate, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. John Smith, 30, of Port Barre, is charged with cruelty to person with infirmities, failure to seek assistance, and...

We noticed that two more businesses in Lafayette have packed up and closed their doors for good.

SWLA schools face big changes as the LHSAA proposes new districts and classifications for 2026–2028. Key moves include DeRidder, Iowa, Eunice, and LCCP.

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

You know those major festivals? Cow Island LIVE! is the complete opposite—and that’s why we LOVE it! It’s less about the crowd and more about the incredible original music lineup, set in a beautiful cluster of oak trees on a private field in Abbeville. Think laid-back vibes, great tunes, and an authentic Louisiana...

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — A man who escaped an Evangeline Parish jail has been found and taken into custody in St. Landry Parish. Braylon Johnson, 25, previously arrested for domestic abuse, aggravated battery and child endangerment was arrested by the Opelousas Police Department earlier today. Johnson had been wanted...

St. Landry, LA (11/10/2025) – Two correctional officers have been fired and criminally charged following an investigation into injuries suffered by a 73-year-old inmate at the St. Landry Parish Jail. Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz confirmed the arrests and dismissals in a statement released November 5, 2025. According to...

Imagine a cozy evening by the fire, a scoop of peppermint ice cream in hand, and the sweet spirit of the holidays all around.

The new location of Dumpling Hour in Youngsville, 1911 Chemin Metairie Pkwy Suite 3, has held their soft opening and is now open.