Lafayette News

Three Lafayette residents were arrested after police say an altercation escalated into gunfire on Bertrand Drive.

Lafayette announces garbage, transit, and office closures for MLK Day 2026.

Police are investigating a shooting on Bertrand Drive that left one person injured following an altercation Tuesday evening.

Get ready for a night where dinner meets drama, and every bite could lead you closer to solving a captivating mystery.

If you plan to attend a Mardi Gras parade this year, you may notice fewer of these favorites coming from floats.

Officials say a house fire in Opelousas was intentionally set, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect accused of aggravated arson.

A New Iberia escapee turned heads after commenting on the sheriff’s Facebook post about her escape.

A New Year’s Eve fight video from The Office Bar is now part of an active tip request as Crime Stoppers asks for help identifying suspects.

Tokyo Japan Sushi & Hibachi in Crowley will close January 18 after 10 years.

Authorities say a juvenile died when a side-by-side carrying three people crashed into a canal in Vermilion Parish.

Purple Putter will offer high-tech indoor golf in a private, clubhouse-style setting.

Troopers are searching for a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Iberia Parish.

Police say a 2-year-old accessed an unsecured gun and fired it, killing a 4-year-old child inside a Lafayette home.

Bistrology is opening its new Latin-inspired brunch restaurant in Lafayette on January 12.

The Louisiana Music Museum in downtown Lafayette has secured 70% funding with construction beginning late spring 2026 in a former hardware store.

Buc-ee’s now says its Lafayette location could open by July 2027, moving up the timeline and setting the stage for construction to begin later this year.

Lafayette’s Puppy Yoga event brings puppies, beginner yoga, and animal rescue together to support Acadiana Animal Aid.

In a shocking twist, a local teen in uniform faces grave charges that have many folks talking. The investigation is still ongoing — stay tuned for updates.

Two suspects are in custody after an armed robbery in Youngsville, while police continue searching for a third suspect still on the run.

Lafayette Parish School Board gave Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr. a $65,000 raise to $300K annually, plus performance bonuses up to $17K, extending his contract through 2029.