Lafayette LA

Yes, people willingly stand in line at a gas station for this. At Billeaud’s Grocery in Broussard, the parking lot fills up fast and nobody’s there for the fuel. They’re here for boudin — smoky, steamy links packed with rice, pork, and enough Cajun seasoning to wake up your whole afternoon.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:07 — 71.6MB) On this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome Charles Boustany, a retired cardiovascular surgeon who served as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s Third Congressional District from 2005 to 2017. Most recently, he earned a Master’s degree in...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A father and son from Lafayette are facing charges following a shooting. Mykkean Turki, 20, is charged with attempted murder. His father, Michael Turki, 40, was taken into custody on outstanding drug charges. The Lafayette Police Department reported that Mykkean Turki allegedly shot...

Judy Ann Gary would be 59 now. She's been missing since August 2, 1986, from St. Martinville, Louisiana. There are some age-progressed photos available on The Charley Project website.

A great plate lunch seems simple: meat smothered in gravy, rice piled high, two or three sides, and maybe a piece of bread. But in Acadiana, where people take their rice and gravy as seriously as Sunday mass, the plate lunch is an art form. You’re not getting some fancy restaurant experience here. You’re getting […]

Dense fog will be possible tonight with lows in the upper 60s. Friday and Saturday will be warm with highs in the low 80s. A few showers are possible both days. Sunday will be much cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Temperatures early Monday and Tuesday morning will start out in the mid to upper 30s with frost...

Youngsville, LA (February 19, 2026) – The City of Youngsville has been awarded $459,737 through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for Phase 1 of the Hwy 89 (Youngsville Highway) Sidewalk Project. The award includes federal funding covering 90% of...

Two Vermilion Parish officers were arrested and charged with malfeasance for allegedly sharing confidential investigation details.

Youngsville, LA (February 19, 2026) – Youngsville is welcoming a new addition to its local recreation and entertainment scene with the soft opening of The Purple Putter, a private, membership-only indoor golf simulator facility. The Purple Putter offers a unique experience for golf enthusiasts by providing an...

Celebrating 80 years of serving smiles and chicken—Chick-fil-A’s got a special treat waiting just for you.