Lafayette LA

The Lafayette Parish School System has received national recognition for its school safety plan, which includes having a trained law enforcement officer on every single school campus and a partnership with local law enforcement.

Mr. Chimetime’s Acadiana food tour continues to gain momentum, and this time he checked off a major Louisiana rite of passage: his first-ever taste of boudin. The viral food influencer made a stop at Guidroz Food Center, located at 1301 E. Simcoe St. in Lafayette, a neighborhood favorite that might not be on every...

Lafayette native Lauren Domingue is currently competing in the CBS Big Brother House, where she will encounter twists, backdoors, and competition as she lives with 15 other houseguests in the BB Hotel Mystere.

A few years ago, Lafayette's Second Harvest food bank saw a dire need among the people they were serving. The food bank is located at 215 E. Pinhook Road in Lafayette's 70501 ZIP code. This area encompasses almost the entirety of north Lafayette, bordered by University Avenue, Interstate 10 and St. Martin Parish. It...

The Rayne Police Department has released the name of the person found dead in a private pond. Authorities reported the man found is identified as Joshua Marshall, 45, of Rayne. Chief Carroll Stelly stated that the circumstances surrounding Marshall’s death are still under investigation. Marshall's body was discovered...

Sanplice Christopher Simien, 48, of Palmetto, was sentenced to life imprisonment at hard labor without probation, parole or suspension of sentence for killing Michael Thomas and Ladarious Keller in St. Landry Parish on Oct. 5, 2020.

Imagine a place where comfort meets elegance, right in the heart of Lafayette, Louisiana. Bendel Gardens isn’t just a neighborhood; it’s a lifestyle waiting for you to explore. Have you ever dreamt of living in a community that feels both exclusive and welcoming? Bendel Gardens offers just that....

Gabriel Hunter, 36, of Lafayette, is charged with resisting an officer and criminal property damage, in addition to previous charges of domestic abuse battery and hit and run.

LOUISIANA — Two people were arrested Tuesday after authorities seized large amounts of drugs, firearms, and cash during a search of a home on Annointing Drive in Opelousas. Jared Jarrell Anderson, 35, and De’Shawn Lolita Randall, 33, both of Opelousas, were taken into custody following the investigation. Authorities...

The following has been provided by Laborde Earles:. Laborde Earles is giving away hundreds of backpacks to children across Central Louisiana and Lafayette Parish through its 4th Annual Project Backpack event. The firm is committed to bettering the community by creating a brighter future for Louisiana children. Each...