Lafayette News

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.

LFT Fiber customers across Acadiana faced major service disruptions Tuesday after a fiber line was reportedly damaged by an outside work crew.

The Lafayette Police Department has confirmed the arrest of one of its own officers following a reported domestic incident earlier this week.

Residential contractor fraud suspect wanted; call CrimeStoppers to report information.

Santa Claus is hoping into the Coca-Cola truck again this holiday season, and he may be making a stop in your community.

PJ’s Coffee is closing its Scott location in December as competition in Acadiana’s growing coffee scene heats up.

We asked Acadiana where to find the best gumbo and hundreds of locals responded. Here are the restaurants that were mentioned most.

A frightening early-morning road rage incident on Interstate 10 in eastern Acadia Parish ended with an Estherwood man behind bars.

I-10 Westbound closed in Lafayette from Cloverleaf to Ambassador Caffery after 18-wheeler overturns. Four-hour minimum closure expected. Avoid area, use alternate routes.