Lafayette News

Cabins, campsites and spots to set up tents are all available and reasonably priced. There are even pavilions available for rental near the beach for some shade.

A lightning strike took out power for 12,000 customers in Lafayette Parish.

Not only does Acadiana have a high school in the Top 10, but this local high school actually takes the number 2 spot on the list!

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 2007 LSU SEC Football Championship ring that was stolen from a home last week.

Deputies seized nearly 12 pounds of illegal drugs—including fentanyl and meth—during a Lafayette Parish investigation. One man is now facing multiple felony charges.

With so many car washes in Lafayette, is it possible to find out which ones are the best of the best?

A federal grand jury has indicted former Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet on multiple charges, including conspiracy and wire fraud, related to a kickback scheme involving online education contracts.

This year's festivities will take place from Friday, May 23, through Sunday, June 1, on the grounds of the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Lafayette, Louisiana Police officers will be trading their guns for serving trays all in an effort to raise tip money to be donated to Faith House.

Skip the usual table-for-two—these Lafayette date ideas include live music, art walks, escape rooms, and more ways to spark real connection.

In the midst of tasting boudin, croaking like frogs, and fully immersing themselves in Louisiana culture, British TikTok stars Josh & Jase paused and took time to discuss their experience in the Bayou State with an exclusive four-part interview on DJ Digital in the Morning on Hot 107.9.

A video allegedly showing Lafayette teachers slapping a student at Edgar Martin Middle is under investigation by LPSS as public backlash grows.

Judice Inn has been a Lafayette staple since 1947, and in 2025, their no-frills approach still delivers one of the best burgers in Louisiana. Here’s what keeps locals coming back.

The Lafayette Fire Department’s hazmat unit assisted in containing an ammonia leak at Guidry’s Catfish Thursday night. No injuries were reported, and the scene was cleared safely.

If you want to view this beautiful home, located at 628 Greyford Drive in Lafayette, you can do so on weekends starting Saturday, May 17, through Sunday, June 22.

Lafayette Parish School System is raising the starting salary for teachers and rolling out a new performance-based bonus structure aimed at retention and student achievement.

Carencro native Marc Broussard performed at Jazz Fest in New Orleans, but he was forced to cut his set short after falling ill.

A grand jury has indicted Nyjal Hurst for second-degree murder in the 2024 shooting that killed Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette. The officer’s death inspired proposed changes to Louisiana sentencing laws.

Louisiana has quite a few animals in our waters that you'll want to avoid, so let's take a look at "The Most Snake-Infested Lakes in Louisiana".

Smalls Sliders, who currently have a location on Ambassador Caffery in the Ambassador Town Center, are currently developing property near Cajun Field to open their second spot.