Veterans and active military receive free meal vouchers
Texas Roadhouse will continue its annual Veterans Day tradition of treating veterans and active U.S. military to enjoy a free meal.
From Bayous to Backroads, These Louisiana Parishes Might Be the Tastiest Drive in America
Louisiana doesn’t just feed you—it spoils you. Every mile, every parish, every roadside stand feels like an invitation to eat your way through the heart of the South. From bayous simmering with shrimp boats to backroads lined with crawfish shacks, this isn’t just a drive—it’s a flavor pilgrimage. You’ll chase the...
Historic Bayou Teche home in Breaux Bridge to host estate sale with antique furniture
This storied Creole-Acadian cottage in the heart of downtown Breaux Bridge has seen a lot of life pass through its halls. It was built in 1811 as the home of Sylvestre and Marie Broussard, the daughter of Breaux Bridge's founder, Firmin Breaux. The Broussards raised five children on the bank of the bayou. More than...
Carencro man receives life sentence after murder conviction for 7-year-old’s death from fentanyl
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A Carencro man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being found guilty of murder for the death of his 7-year-old stepdaughter from fentanyl, according to court records. District Judge Valerie Gotch-Garrett handed down the life sentence to Daniel Boudreaux Jr.,...
Downtown Lafayette Hosts 15th Annual Southern Screen Festival
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The 15th annual Southern Screen Festival will be presented in Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana Nov. 13-16. Festival Highlights include educational session: “Film + Brand: How Entertainment Can Advance The World with Elliot Kotek (The Nation of Artists)”; and “From the Bayou to the Big...
Dustin Dupre & Will Hardwick of HD Processing
We are talking with Dustin Dupre, co-owner of HD Processing, a company he operates alongside business partner Will Hardwick—a local serial entrepreneur. Together, they’ve built a growing operation focused on processing and logistics while each maintaining separate business ventures in their own fields. Learn more at...
Lafayette Residents Invited to Donate and Volunteer for Local Thanksgiving Meal Drive
The Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture Department (PARC) will hold its first PARCsGiving event in 2025. The event is intended to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in Lafayette Parish. Organizers plan to collect at least 100 meal baskets for local families in need. Donations...
More flight cancellations due to government shutdown
As the shutdown continues, more flights will be canceled. According to reports, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instructed airlines to reduce their flights due to a shortage of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.
St. Landry Parish government announces food collection for Nov. 13
St. Landry Parish Government will host a food collection on Thursday, Nov. 13, officials announced.
LUS suspends late fees due to government shutdown
Lafayette may be far away from Washington D.C., but there are some residents who are still feeling the effects of the now longest shutdown of the federal government in history. From federal workers to those working on federal contracts, the funding pause is hitting local pocketbooks too. As a result,...

















