Lafayette News

A brief kitchen fire brought first responders to Prejean’s, but the Carencro favorite plans a quick reopening.

The newest addition to Red Lerille’s Health & Racquet Club has locals talking.

Community and police unite to back Faith House’s mission of safety.

Did Louisiana’s Cajuns really invent fried turkey? Here’s how South Louisiana became the birthplace of a Thanksgiving tradition America can’t live without.

Protect yourself and your wallet. Discover what everyone in Louisiana needs to put on their own Christmas list.

Following the resignation of Dr. Jaimie Hebert from interim president, UL Lafayette's board approved a transparent search process while selecting Ramesh Kolluru as new interim leader.

. Firefighters battled a fast-moving Lafayette house fire on W. Broussard Road. Three people escaped safely as the blaze caused heavy damage.

A vehicle struck and killed a deer Wednesday afternoon in Lafayette, and now several photos of the dead have surfaces on social media.

Jon Pardi returns to Louisiana in 2026 with a big Cajundome show — and you could win free tickets from 97.3 The Dawg.

UL Lafayette may name president Thursday without search committee. Faculty say board violates own policy requiring Faculty Senate input.

We noticed that two more businesses in Lafayette have packed up and closed their doors for good.

PJ’s Coffee, a New Orleans original, is closing on Pinhook—another sign of Lafayette’s packed coffee market and shifting demand.

Lake Martin, Cypress Lake, and guided swamp tours let Lafayette families see wild alligators safely. Most spots are free, 10-20 minutes from downtown.

The new location of Dumpling Hour in Youngsville, 1911 Chemin Metairie Pkwy Suite 3, has held their soft opening and is now open.

Mega Millions jackpot: After taxes, you would take home $278M! See how far your winnings could go to buy Louisiana dreams.

Lafayette Police are investigating after a woman was shot at Himbola Manor Apartments Monday. Officers performed CPR before she was rushed to a local hospital.

A lane on West Congress Street near Lafayette High will close for construction Nov. 17–24 as crews work on drainage, utilities, and traffic flow improvements.

Sip cocoa for a cause: Lafayette teen helps feed hungry families through fundraiser benefiting Second Harvest.

Kitchen fire risk is real—get actionable turkey frying safety guidance and keep your home protected this Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Lafayette’s Stacy Batiste has been named Pilot’s 2025 Road Warrior Champion, winning a custom Kenworth truck and $50,000.