Lafayette LA

CROWLEY, La. (NEWS 15) — An arrest has been made in a Crowley 2020 first-degree rape cold case after DNA evidence confirmed the victim's account, according to Crowley Police Chief Troy Hebert. He noted that because the accused was a teen when the crime was committed, his name cannot...

Lafayette-born restaurant Parish Biscuit Co. is coming to Baton Rouge to serve breakfast, brunch and lunch fare. The space is opening at 220 W. Lee Drive, in the same building strip as Surge Entertainment and Our Mom’s Restaurant & Bar. Parish Biscuit Co. first opened in Lafayette in 2023, and this new spot in Baton Ro

Millions of airline passengers across the country experienced significant flight delays on Monday as severe weather and extreme heat disrupted post-Fourth of July holiday travel. American Airlines passengers waiting to return to Lafayette were among those affected, facing delays of nearly six hours at Dallas/Fort Worth

NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A Lafayette, Louisiana man wanted on drug and theft charges in Texas, was arrested Friday, July 3, 2026 in Natchitoches. Deputies from the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office (NPSO) conducted a traffic stop on Martin Luther King Drive around 3:30 p.m. after spotting a stolen vehicle tha

A few dozen people have been arrested and booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center for the week of July 6th through 10th, 2026. Each day, more people are arrested, and bookings are posted. In looking at the various arrests that have occurred and those booked into the Lafayette Jail,...

A Crowley man who was arrested in June in connection with a carjacking and officer-involved shooting now faces additional charges after authorities say he attempted to escape custody during a hospital transport. Dusty Johnson, 35, was originally arrested in connection with an early June incident in which he is accused.

Money is coming to Acadiana. Lawmakers recently approved funding to build the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles after state lawmakers gave the project priority status in the new state budget. Legislators also allocated millions to help the University of Louisiana-Lafayette with a budget deficit. Christiaa

Competing around the world in one of the most male-dominated sports is one thing. Becoming the youngest driver and first woman to win the Formula Car National Series is another. At just 20 years old, Lafayette native Camryn Reed has already accomplished both. A junior at UL Lafayette studying business,...

NEWS 15) — Parts of Acadiana are experiencing water woes from water main breaks, low water pressure, and other problems, resulting in some boil water advisories being issued. NEWEST ADDITIONS:. LAFAYETTE PARISH:. (7/6/26) Youngsville - Lafayette Parish Waterworks District North issued a Boil Water Advisory for resident

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A man accused of a carjacking, high-speed chase, and shootout with police last month escaped from St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office custody at a Lafayette hospital before being recaptured by Lafayette police a short time later. Dusty Johnson, 35, of Crowley, was booked on...