Beer garden project moving forward after owners pay just over $2.25M for the property
Construction could start in the coming months on a beer garden planned for the property next to the Trader Joe’s site in Lafayette. Igloo Properties LLC, which is registered to Eric Macicek and Braden Eddy of Lafayette, closed on a deal last week to buy 2.872 acres along Bluebird Drive just south of the Camellia...
La. Filmmaker’s latest film release at St. Landry cinema announced
Louisiana filmmaker Pat Mire’s latest narrative feature film “Pointe Noire,” will begin its Louisiana theatrical release on Thursday evening, January 15 in Opelousas.
Uncover Lafayette’s Civil War Legacy: Battles at Pinhook Bridge
Two Civil War battles raged at Lafayette's Pinhook Bridge in 1863, where Confederate forces burned it twice. Today, most drivers pass by unaware of the history marked nearby.
Lafayette School Bus Slides Into Ditch As Fog Rolls In
As the fog thickened, so did the tension on the roads. A local school bus found itself in a ditch, but it’s not as grim as it sounds.
Can You Pick Up A Dead Deer From The Side of Road in Louisiana
Traffic has a new hazard in South Louisiana: deer. With their numbers growing, the roads are becoming a risky place for both drivers and wildlife.
Two Lafayette men plead guilty in multi-state theft conspiracy following Livingston Parish investigation
DENHAM SPRINGS — Two Lafayette men pleaded guilty in federal court following a Livingston Parish investigation that led to a multi-state theft conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Kurt L. Wall announced on Dec. 19 that Dennis Sizemore, 54, and Gregory Brazell, 41, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a theft ring that...
St. Landry Parish inmate injury during attempted suicide blamed on jail maintenance
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — An inmate in the St. Landry Parish jail attempted suicide Friday, in what Sheriff Bobby Guidroz called a lapse in maintenance by the parish government. “The inmate was able to use part of the metal ceiling tiles within the cell, which have been rusted and...
Longtime Crowley restaurant closes, attached casino and trucker’s lounge to stay open
This Acadiana restaurant started off the new year with an announcement that stunned longtime customers. According to a post published to the Rice Palace Facebook page on Dec. 31, owners Chee Chee and L.J. Gielen of Crowley have decided to close the popular roadside restaurant after 30 years in business. Located at...
Acadiana Business Closings and Openings This Week
Several Acadiana businesses have closed while others expand or go up for sale, signaling big changes across the region.
Several Acadiana Businesses Close as Others Open
Several Acadiana businesses have closed while others expand or go up for sale, signaling big changes across the region.
