Residents were buzzing about a mysterious light overhead, but meteorologist Rob Perillo has a grounded explanation that connects to an impressive rocket launch.
Downtown Lafayette has three events Saturday, May 16: Parish Proud Cleanup, Wing Wars of Acadiana at Parc International, and Rock the Block with Corey Ledet Zydeco.
Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire on Patterson Street at 4:09 p.m. May 14. The vacant home sustained heavy fire damage. No injuries were reported.
Lafayette collected $28M in inventory taxes last year. Amendment 4's state payout maxes out at $15M. Lafayette's local officials will have to bridge the rest.
Louisiana store closures in 2026 include Saks Off 5th, Francesca's, and a local Brothers Food Mart operator. Here's the full list and what's still opening.