Lafayette News

A driver has been arrested for vehicular homicide after toxicology results indicated impairment in a September crash that killed a 13-year-old girl.

A new Louisiana law changed storage lease rules. See what Lafayette renters should check on security, moisture, rent increases and insurance before signing.

He coached football, survived an assassination attempt, served eight presidents, and helped shape international history. Here's the remarkable story of Lafayette's Jefferson Caffery.

Eunice Faulk, 44, of Lafayette died after a domestic disturbance on Connie Circle October 14. Her boyfriend, Larry Andrus, 42, was charged with second-degree murder.

Running the numbers on Louisiana scratch-offs reveals which games might give you better odds at the big money.

A Lafayette firefighter turned a scary car crash into a moment of comfort for a frightened child sitting on the fire engine bumper.

We asked Acadiana residents to name their favorite locally owned grocery stores. Here are the stores that received the most mentions.

In Acadiana, there's an unspoken rule about gumbo that locals know by heart. Mention tomatoes and you might start an argument.

About 992,000 Louisianans get Social Security. See what the 3.6% raise means in Lafayette, St. Landry and Iberia parishes.

As the week began, multiple people were arrested in Lafayette Parish and subsequenty booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center, and we have a list of charges.

Local shoppers are getting creative about stretching grocery budgets, from timing purchases to understanding what actually spoils and when.

Two corrections officers at Evangeline Parish Detention Center arrested after bringing contraband into the facility. Sheriff's office conducted surveillance following allegations against them.

The grass median on Surrey Street sounded like a good idea until delivery trucks started leaving ruts all over it.

Arnaudville Man Fires at High School Students Toilet Papering Homes — Faces Attempted Manslaughter Charge

Louisiana flu positivity is nearly double last October's rate. Learn when kids need shots, which symptoms need a doctor and when school is OK.

That vacant spot on Ambassador Street has folks dreaming about which restaurant should move in next, and nostalgia is winning.

Corner Pantry Catering by Connie is open at 203 Winchester Drive in Lafayette. Owner Connie DuBose explains the move, the menu and the hours.

RJ Mitte, the 'Breaking Bad' actor with deep ties to Lafayette, has died at 34, leaving behind a legacy of acting and disability advocacy.

I-10 Eastbound on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge is reduced to one lane nightly October 12–16 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for fiber optic cable work. Oversized load restrictions apply.

A Lafayette mom says homecoming pranks left her home vandalized as a separate incident near Baton Rouge ended with gunfire.