Acadiana News

The Louisiana National Guard's 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team "Wolfhound" Company based in Lafayette welcomed a new commander earlier this week.

Mayor-President Josh Guillory blasted the poll results on social media, tying the firm behind the poll to one of his opponents.

Louisiana falls into the top ten of two recently released employment lists, and it's not all bad!

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office is working with local emergency responders to put out a fire that has gotten out of control in Erath.

Louisiana Citizens Fair Plan policyholders may be eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 under the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP). The program is designed to help homeowners repair or replace their roofs to withstand hurricane-force winds and possibly save on insurance costs.

Acadiana shoppers head to the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette this weekend for the 2023 Tinsel and Treasures to peruse the offerings of 135 vendors. Whether you want to shop around or enjoy the additional events, we've got all the information and links you need for a wonderful experience.

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A year after announcing the specialty Cajun grocery was up for sale, the popular Pepin's on Ridge Road in Lafayette has announced it is closing for good.

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has made a third arrest in a drive-by shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon.

The Better Business Bureau is again asking Louisiana residents to be careful of fraudulent QR codes used by scammers to take their money.

Police have also ruled that the Monday morning shooting was a domestic dispute.

The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation is ongoing and police are asking the public for any leads.

There is no indication that Lafayette, or Louisiana as a whole, will be returning to a mask mandate.

Lafayette police have arrested an 18-year-old after suspicious circumstances were reported regarding an infant's injuries.

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Robert Judge, the Lafayette Library Board President at the center of several controversies in the parish library system, has resigned from his role.

The problem? Excessive heat and drought conditions make lighting fires a bad idea.

Ellison Haynes is one of 18 U.S. student-athletes selected to attend the International Soccer Academy at FC Bayern Munich in Germany.

The Director is being allowed to resign instead. The request to be allowed to resign was previously denied by board president Robert Judge.

The system moving through the area has the potential for 'severe weather such as very frequent lightning, heavy rain, hail and/or damaging winds,' according to the alert.