Man found shot to death in doorway of New Iberia apartment
A man was found shot to death in New Iberia, and investigators are asking for the public’s help to identify the killer. The New Iberia Police Department reported officers responded to a medical emergency on Mississippi Street near Cletus Street on Tuesday, September 16, around 10:45 p.m. Upon arrival, they found the...
Lafayette school board approves 2026-2027 calendar. See dates for spring break, holidays
Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story printed the wrong dates for some of the holiday breaks. The Labor Day holiday is Sept. 9, 2026, and the winter holiday is Dec. 21, 2026, through Jan. 4, 2027. We regret the error. The 2026-2027 Lafayette Parish School calendar has...
Youngsville Highway Reopens Two Lanes
Youngsville drivers can expect smoother commutes starting this week.
Blood drive to be held for LSU coach involved in jet ski accident
LSU coach Katie Guillory lost her lower leg in a jet skiing accident on July 4 and a blood drive is being organized in her honor in Lafayette, Louisiana. The accident occurred on the Blind River in Baton Rouge when she was wakeboarding behind a jet ski and fell due to a large wave, resulting in the tow rope wrapping...
Lafayette Storms Cause Fires, Tree Collapse, and Rescue
Severe storms in Lafayette sparked two house fires, downed a tree on a home, and kept firefighters busy with rescues and multiple calls.
Youngsville Police warn of impersonation scam
Youngsville Police are warning residents on their Facebook page that someone posing as a Youngsville Police officer is calling people asking for money.
Lafayette begins cleaning up after storms cause damage across city
Residents and business owners in Acadiana began cleaning up after strong storms swept through the area. The storms brought significant damage, including an incident involving an 18-wheeler that took down utility poles on West University Avenue in Lafayette. The event was caught on camera as the driver of the...
13 Hidden Louisiana Seafood Spots Locals Hope Don’t Get Discovered
Louisiana is full of culinary secrets, and these 13 hidden seafood spots are some of the best-kept. Locals flock to these tucked-away gems for fresh catches, bold flavors, and a charm you won’t find in the usual tourist spots. Each restaurant has its own story, from family recipes passed...
Lafayette Police discusses recruiting efforts, creates ‘community engagement’ division
The Lafayette Police Department has hired 37 new officers this year and created a community engagement division to better serve the community and address quality of life issues.
Church Point mourns the loss of retired Assistant Police Chief Carl Thibodeaux
The Church Point Police Department has announced the death of retired Assistant Chief of Police Carl Thibodeaux, who served the department for 35 years and was remembered for his kindness and wisdom.
