Lafayette LA

Insomnia Cookies is planning a new downtown Lafayette location at 505 Jefferson Street. The popular cookies shop will be situated between Hub City Cycles and Teche Drugs Pharmacy, two doors down from Cocodrie Collective, in the former DBR space. Known for its warm, made-to-order cookies and late-night service model,...

For most of her life, Ginger Cawley held onto a single photograph and the memory of a hug from foster parents she never forgot. Now, after searching for them for more than 20 years, a reunion she once thought was impossible came from simply from her stepping out on faith when she posted in a Facebook group called...

WASHINGTON, La. (NEWS 15) — A woman is under arrest after video footage shows her attacking a teacher at North Central High in Lebeau nearly a month ago, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. Terrall Babineaux, 46, of Washington, is charged with assault on a school teacher...

Over 38,000 Books Read: Lafayette Public Library Celebrates Voracious Readers. Lafayette, LA (February 13, 2026) – How many books can you read in a year? For the members of the 100 Book Club, reading a hundred books is a good start!. Lafayette Public Library celebrated those who read 100...

We are talking with Dessie Malone, founder of Mother Made Rolls, and Kris Benetti, founder of Momentum Media, about building and growing a food brand rooted in family and vision. Mother Made Rolls Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H7J2jW4iX/?mibextid=wwXIfrMomentum Media on Facebook:...

St. Thomas More soccer coach Dane Adams adopted those words for his No. 2-seeded Cougars, who got two goals in the first half from Luke Finley in a 2-1 win over Neville in the Division II quarterfinals on Tuesday at home. "It's a beautiful game," Adams said. "It's even more...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) in Lafayette decided to appeal a district court ruling concerning a zoning dispute. The conflict involves a building in the 400 block of Jefferson Street, previously home to the Handy Stop Market and Cafe. The zoning board approved demolishing...

ST. LANDRY PARISH, la. (KLFY) — St. Landry Parish is establishing a new security standard for future local events following the success of enhanced safety measures at recent Zyde Gras on the Square and Eunice festivities. The new protocols utilized a fenced perimeter and increased law enforcement presence to...

Ochsner Lafayette General is opening a standalone emergency department in Broussard. The plan marks an expansion of the hospital’s services to a part of Lafayette Parish that has been growing exponentially — Broussard is one of the state’s fastest-growing municipalities, according to data released by World Population...

Lafayette offers a full weekend of events, from Mardi Gras exhibits and live music to film screenings and local history talks. This weekend, Lafayette’s calendar is packed with experiences that celebrate the city’s culture, creativity and community. Guide to Lafayette events this weekend Friday, February 20 Mardi...