Lafayette LA

Warm afternoons and cool nights—sounds like spring in Lafayette! Just when you thought winter was behind us.

LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — The LJ Alleman Fine Arts Magnet Academy choir has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall, according to Lafayette Parish School Board (LPSS). The school’s Mixed Festival Choir and Girls’ Treble Festival Choir earned a Sweepstakes Trophy at the 2026 WorldStrides San Antonio Heritage Festival....

As the sun shines brighter in Lafayette, families are flocking to Moncus Park. But watch out for the parking pitfalls that could put a damper on your day.

ABBEVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — Eastridge Nursing and Rehabilitation, a senior living community in Abbeville, broke ground on a major renovation project on Monday. The event marked the start of a campus-wide update designed to create a more comfortable, modern environment for residents. The renovation is scheduled to...

Animal lovers across Acadiana are invited to gather for the 28th annual “Bark in the Park,” hosted by Acadiana Animal Aid, to enjoy a day focused on community and animal welfare. The event will take place Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Girard Park. This family-friendly...

Coastal Conservation Association Louisiana, in partnership with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, has announced the installation of Eugene Island 74 artificial reef — the second of five reefs made possible through Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves’ $500,000 commitment to the R.E.E.F. Louisiana program.

For this edition of the (Instant) Classics series, MAGNET’s Hobart Rowland teamed up with How Did I Get Here? podcast host Johnny Goudie for a special South by Southwest chat in Austin with Kylie Gaspard and Jo Perillo of fast-rising indie phenoms Cashier. Slinking out of Lafayette, La., three years ago, they’ve...

The Daily Advertiser information for the week of March 9-16 from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top three addresses with the most critical violations in Lafayette Parish are listed, along with an explanation of the findings. All restaurants on the list had at least five critical violations. According to the...

A Johnston Street sushi restaurant has announced that they will be closed for the foreseeable future, citing a family emergency. Fushi Sushi House, located at 4416 Johnston St., Lafayette, is recognized in the community for its cozy dining room, friendly interactions with the owners, and fresh sushi rolls prized for...

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office escorted the body of former Sheriff William Earl Hilton to Lafayette on Tuesday morning, March 24. Hilton passed away following a hit-and-run that happened in the Hineston area on Monday. Deputies responded to a hit-and-run call around 1 p.m. Hilton...