Lafayette Police Investigates a Pedestrian Death
Lafayette Police officials say a pedestrian was struck and killed.
Opelousas police name first female K-9 handling officer
Opelousas Police Department's first female K-9 handler, Grace Hadley, and her dog Kobra have completed a 160-hour training program, strengthening their bond and preparing them for any situation.
Louisiana’s first Swig is opening soon in Lafayette. Here’s when you can try a...
The viral dirty soda trend has taken TikTok by storm, and the Utah-based business that prompted the craze will soon open its Lafayette store. Swig is about three weeks to one month away from opening on Johnston Street, according to Developing Lafayette. Signage is up and workers were recently inside the store...
Zea Rotisserie & Bar to start renovation on Lafayette location. See what’s changing.
Zea Rotisserie & Bar is launching significant expansion and renovation project to its Lafayette location. Work at the restaurant, 235 Doucet Road, will include a fully reimagined bar, expanded and upgraded private dining rooms and improved curbside and group dining areas, general manager Leonard Louvierre said. The...
Busy Writing Tickets: Kaplan Police have issued close to 500 tickets in 4 weeks
KAPLAN - Over the past month, the Kaplan Police Department has been hard at work issuing tickets to drivers. Over the last four weeks, the Kaplan police have issued nearly 500 tickets. The tickets written range from speeding, window tint being too dark, texting while driving, running a stop sign, burnt-out...
Twin Peaks Lafayette to Close Temporarily at the End of July
Twin Peaks Lafayette just announced they’ll be closing temporarily. What’s coming next?
This Former Chili’s in Lafayette Is Finally Getting a New Life
When the Acadiana Advocate’s Adam Daigle dropped his report on the old Chili’s building on Ambassador, many in Lafayette barely clicked before assuming the worst in the comments: another Mexican restaurant. Given Lafayette’s endless cycle of Legends, car washes, Mexican restaurants (and now coffee shops), it’s easy...
Handwashing, outdated food, improper labeling | Top Lafayette Parish restaurant inspections June 30 to...
The Daily Advertiser information for the week of June 30 to July 7, 2025, 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 three critical violations....
Crash on 4-Mile Bridge shuts down US 190 in both directions for over an...
POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — US 190 was closed in both directions on the 4-Mile Bridge because of a crash on the westbound side, according to the Krotz Springs Police Department. Officials with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) reported it happened on US 190...
Nicotine poisoning rises in babies and toddlers: Study
Nicotine pouches have been the driving force behind the accidental poisonings.
