Lafayette News

A donkey rescued on a Lafayette Parish road finds a loving home after microchip issues leave him unclaimed.

Northern Lafayette Parish voters will elect a new state rep in May after Julie Emerson became Landry's chief of staff. Qualifying starts Feb 25 for District 39.

Parade schedules, street closures, parking, and safety tips for Lafayette Mardi Gras.

Lafayette gets a new Dunkin' restaurant in March 2026 at Tuscany Square on Ambassador Caffery. The 1,700-square-foot location features Next Generation design and employs 25 workers.

Budweiser Clydesdales Bud and Mo join Lafayette Police to patrol Mardi Gras parades and boost crowd safety.

Police say a Lafayette man was shot during a suspected drug deal before suspects fled and struck him with a vehicle. Two arrests have been made.

Police seek two suspects tied to five attempted murder counts each. Submit tips and earn cash.

Here’s where you can recycle Mardi Gras beads in Lafayette through Feb. 27.

Officers found a man dead from gunshot wounds in a Winsor Drive driveway Tuesday evening. Detectives are working to identify suspects and develop leads.

Let's take a look at at a few of the 20 fugitives that the Lafayette City Marshal's Office are currently looking to find.

Here’s what you need to know before heading to the Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade.

Louisiana State Police explain how an early morning crash Tuesday turned fatal on Interstate 10.

LoveWorks in Lafayette may close after owner Clarissa Borel announced her retirement.

If you're going to attend a parade this year, you should slow down and evaluate the situation before parking and exiting your vehicle.

State Rep. Julie Emerson will become Gov. Jeff Landry's chief of staff next week, leaving her House Ways and Means Committee chair position to join the governor's inner circle.

A new poll names three Louisiana towns among America’s coziest Valentine’s Day getaway destinations.

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has announced they'll be rolling into Lafayette Friday, February 13, handing out their iconic Wiener Whistles while they're here.

Rumors are swirling that Spencer's, a staple of the Acadiana Mall for years, will soon be opening up a stand-alone location in Lafayette.

Acadia Parish deputies arrest Louisiana man on rape, molestation, and child sex abuse charges after victims came forward.

I-49 southbound service road near I-10 reduced to one lane Feb 9-12 for erosion work. Delays expected 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. daily between Pont Des Mouton and Gloria Switch exits.