Empty Just 2 Months Ago, Abbeville Animal Shelter Full Again
In June, the animals were all either adopted fostered and the staff was able to breathe a sigh of relief, if for only a moment. Now, they are almost full again.
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Drew Brees' Burger Spot Coming to Lafayette
Check out how Drew Brees' next project in the "Hub-City" may bring about the bite-sized burger cravings-cure you didn't know you needed.
Iberville Sheriff’s Unit Blows By Motorist Doing Speed Limit Just Days After New Basin Bridge Fines Go into Effect
With fines doubling under a new Atchafalaya Basin Bridge speeding law that recently went into effect, motorists are on higher alert in more ways than one.
Woman Found Inside Vehicle in St. Landry Parish Confirmed Dead
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz has confirmed the death and identity of a woman initially found unresponsive in a vehicle in the Melville area this past Sunday (8/7/22).
LUS Customers Could See Rate Hikes Beginning November 1
Lafayette Utilities System customers could be facing rate increases over the next three years beginning November 1, 2022.
Traffic, Teacher Shortages, And The First Days Of School
What to know and what to do as school starts for the year.
Kindergartner Removed from Louisiana Private School After They Found Out Her Parents Were in a Same-Sex Marriage
A kindergartner is having to find a new school after the private school she was set to attend told her parents she was no longer welcome.
State Officials Close Two Lanes of Evangeline Thruway for Emergency Repairs
Two northbound lanes on Evangeline will be closed as state officials make emergency repairs.
Who Will Be the Next Governor of Louisiana?
With John Bel Edwards not allowed to run for re-election because of term limits, there is quite a list of rumored candidates.
'Cajundome City' Film About the Cajundome's Role as Mega-Shelter
A new documentary called "Cajundome City" about the Cajundome's role as a storm is now set to premiere at UL Lafayette’s LITE Center.
Traffic Closures, Improvements Set to Happen Across Lafayette
Over these next two weeks, city and state DOTD crew members are working to make traffic improvements across Lafayette that are expected to not only improve the condition of the roadways but also to help traffic flow on them.
Wild Video Shows Aftermath of Car That Crashed After Fleeing Gunfire in Downtown Baton Rouge
It was like a scene out of a Hollywood action movie over the weekend in Downtown Baton Rouge.
New Iberia Girl Missing, Authorities Ask for Your Help
A New Iberia girl is missing and authorities are hoping that you have information on her whereabouts.
Phishing Sites Creating Realistic Ads Online, Lafayette Man Says
Scammers are now creating fake online advertisements and having them target unsuspecting victims on social media. Here's how they do it.
Better Business Bureau Warns Parents About Safety Regarding Posting Back-to-School Photos
It's back-to-school week in Acadiana and your social media timeline will soon be flooded by proud parents posting pictures of their children's first day of school.
Louisiana Creole Culture in Acadiana Featured on National Geographic’s “World of Flavor with Big Moe Cason”
Look for Acadiana on the big screen as Louisiana Creole Culture will be front and center on an episode of National Geographic's "World of Flavor with Big Moe Cason."
Do You Know Anything About This Old Plastic Mardi Gras Cup
The cup has no markings or words that connect it to a Mardi Gras krewe, ball or parade.
An Open Letter to Parents Before School Starts
From a teacher before the school year starts.
Election 2022: 6 Incumbents to Face Challengers in Broussard, Including Mayor and Council Members
In Broussard, challengers have risen up to take on incumbents in six races while new city council members will be elected in two districts on November 8th.
Here’s The Scoop on Sunday’s—A Modern Approach to the Classic Soda Fountain in Downtown Lafayette
A new take on a classic concept is set to make downtown Lafayette a little sweeter this fall.