This Iconic Louisiana Drive-In Serves Burgers The Same Way It Has For Decades
Judice Inn has been flipping burgers in Lafayette, Louisiana, since 1947, and the magic formula has never changed. Walking up to this classic drive-in feels like stepping into a time machine where griddles sizzle, carhops hustle, and simplicity rules the menu. If you crave an honest, no-frills burger that tastes...
Transforming Lafayette one idea at a time: Meet this year’s 24-Hour Citizen winners
There was a lot to celebrate Saturday night at the Acadiana Center for the Arts, which hosted the ninth annual 24 Hour Citizen Project. The event helps connect civic-minded individuals and groups in Acadiana to local backers to fund community projects. And this year, five projects have the chance to become more than...
Man shot to death in St. Martin Parish; suspect arrested
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — A man was found shot to death in St. Martin Parish over the weekend and deputies have arrested a suspect. Delian Mallery, 19, of St. Martinville, is charged with second-degree murder. He is currently being held at the St. Martin Parish Correctional Center without bond.
UPDATE: Victim in Lafayette shooting has died
Upon the arrival of patrol officers, one adult female victim was located on the ground suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
In Your Parish Headlines: November 10, 2025
A look at news making headlines in your parish for Monday, November 10, 2025. If you know of an event near you or have a news tip, email us at [email protected].
Nearly 30 years ago, Lafayette’s Chanda Rubin exploded on women’s tennis scene
Nearly 30 years ago Chanda Rubin emerged as a force in the world of women’s tennis at only 15 years old. Ranked as high as No. 6 in the world in singles in 1996, Rubin later competed at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, the French Open and the Australian Open and faced Serena Williams, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles, and Martina...
Congress Street property that was to house retaurant sold to another buyer
A Congress Street house that got permission from the Lafayette City Council to house a restaurant has been sold to another buyer. Michael Longanacre of Lafayette closed bought the 2,000-square-foot house at 903 Myrtle Place in a deal that closed two weeks ago, Elifin Realty reported. Longanacre said he plans to...
Lafayette Police campaign pushes for red light running to come to a full stop
The Lafayette Police Department is running a campaign to reduce red light running and crashes, with the installation of yellow reflective backplates on traffic lights to help improve visibility at night.
Lafayette Truck Driver Wins $50,000 and Custom Rig in National Contest
Lafayette’s Stacy Batiste has been named Pilot’s 2025 Road Warrior Champion, winning a custom Kenworth truck and $50,000.
Two St. Landry Parish corrections deputies fired, accused of harming elderly inmate
John Smith, 30, of Port Barre and Hayden Aymond, 19, of Opelousas have both been fired from the St. Landry Sheriff's office and charged with failure to seek assistance and malfeasance in office. Smith has also been charged with cruelty to a person with infirmities.
