Poster marks 50 years of Cajun musician Zachary Richard ‘sticking his fist in the...
This year, the poster for Festivals Acadiens et Créoles celebrates a moment of hope, optimism and awakening for Cajun and Creole music. 50 years ago, the "Hommage a la Musique Acadienne" concert, then held in Blackham Coliseum on the University of Southwestern Louisiana's campus, was only in its second year. Stars...
Lafayette man wins $50,000 prize in Sept. 3 Powerball drawing
Daniel Maggio of Lafayette claimed a $50,000 prize at the Lottery’s Lafayette regional office on Sept. 5, officials said.
Fatal Crash on a Louisiana Roadway Takes a Youngsville Man’s Life
A Youngsville man died after a fiery head-on crash on Louisiana Highway 338 near Bonvillian Road, according to Louisiana State Police.
Jamey Bearb uses the same accordion he played at 7 years old. He inherited...
Jamey Bearb grew up with strict accordion rules. His dad, Cajun musician Ricky Bearb, demanded the accordion, handmade by pioneer builder Marc Savoy, sit a precise position in its storage box. Even the shoulder strap had its designated place. Seven-year-old Jamey could practice only in the room where the instrument...
Louisiana delegation hosting Service Academy Day
The office of U.S. Sen Bill Cassidy, R-La., will host a Service Academy Day in Lafayette on Sunday. Staff will also be present from the offices of U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., U.S. Sen. John Kennedy and U.S. Reps Clay Higgins, R-La., Julia Letlow, R-La., and Cleo Fields, D-La. At...
Louisiana Cajun Inspired Girl Scout Cookies That Need to Be Made
What if Louisiana came up with our very own Cajun Girl Scout Cookie flavors? If we did, they might look a little like these...
Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District buys old Gary’s Men Store building located downtown Abbeville
A long-vacant downtown property is set to take on new life as the Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District announced this week it has purchased the building to house its Port Security Network, a public safety initiative developed in coordination with other state and local governmental entities, as well as the potential...
Controversial Homewood Detention Project to be completed
The Homewood Detention Project, a contentious drainage initiative in Lafayette, may soon see progress after years of stagnation. Officials have announced plans to resume the project that began during the Guillory administration. The Lafayette Consolidated Government has allocated funding in the newly approved 2025-26...
Driver dies in single-vehicle accident on La. 31
A single-vehicle fatality crash occurred on LA. 31 in St. Martin Parish, resulting in the death of 60-year-old Alex James of Scott.
Scott driver killed in St. Martin Parish crash
ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — A Scott man is dead after crashing his truck in St. Martin Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. The driver was identified as Alex James, 60, of Scott. Troopers said the wreck happened on LA 31 near Oleste Tauzin Road, which is...
