Lafayette News

A Youngsville family escapes a devastating house fire with nothing left.

Isabel Aymond, 12, and Grayson Doucet, 13, have been found safe. Louisiana State Police canceled the Level II advisory issued Wednesday for the missing Lafayette children.

A St. Landry Parish Jail employee was arrested after investigators say she brought illegal narcotics into the facility late last month.

Louisiana State Police investigates a deadly Hwy 167 pedestrian crash that claimed a man's life.

A shooting incident in Youngsville on Sunday afternoon led to the arrest of a juvenile after investigators uncovered criminal activity connected to the incident.

A major crash shut down N. University near Cameron this morning after a sedan failed to yield and was struck by an 18-wheeler.

Lafayette teen Emile Myers returns with his hot cocoa fundraiser, supporting Second Harvest and helping fight hunger across Acadiana this holiday season.

Duson Police arrested a Florida man accused of stealing tires and equipment from a parked big rig, ending a theft that spanned several states.

The manhunt for escaped inmate Gavin Garnica is officially over after he was captured along I 10 near Lafayette late Friday night.

Christmas-themed King Cakes return to Lafayette this month with limited pickup dates and pre-order options.

Lafayette hosts the 73rd Mid-Winter Fair & Pro Rodeo Jan 8–11 at Blackham Coliseum. Expect bull riding, barrel racing, clown Dusty Myers and more.

State Police say a 61-year-old woman was killed in a Highway 96 rollover crash in St. Martin Parish.

Louisiana police are searching for a Pacific Green Ford F-150 linked to Bonnie Fontenot’s fatal hit-and-run as Crime Stoppers offers a reward.

Free concert alert: 97.3 The Dawg’s 7th annual Holiday Hangover Show hits Acadiana Center for the Arts on Jan 13, 2026, with Meghan Patrick, Shane Profitt, and Preston Cooper.

Due to expected heavy rainfall and thunderstorms early Thursday morning the Lafayette Parish School System is implementing a 90 minute delayed start for all schools.

A routine Wednesday morning in downtown Lafayette turned into something straight out of a viral video when a local woman looked up and spotted an unusual figure.

Broaddus Burgers announced it will close its Congress Street location.

Over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese sold at Walmart, Target, ALDI and more were recalled after FDA warnings of metal fragments.

Downtown businesses don't want Lafayette's Mardi Gras on Jefferson Street, survey reveals. The results add fuel to the fight between Mayor Boulet and City Council.

Visit Noel Acadien au Village and support LARC’s mission. Experience a Cajun Christmas with lights, music, food, gifts, and Santa.