Lifestyle
Lafayette Sets Barricades for Mardi Gras
Motorists advised to take alternate routes as streets will be closed before parades
King Cake Controversy Divides Louisiana Mardi Gras Fans
The debate over whether to keep the king cake knife in the box or remove it between servings has Louisiana residents fired up.
Google Names Pastalaya as Louisiana's Most Controversial Food
The debate over replacing rice with pasta in the classic Cajun dish has divided the state.
Weather
Free Warming Shelter Opens in Lafayette for Those in Need
Lafayette Consolidated Government reopens shelter to provide safe place to stay during extreme cold
Two men escape Thursday evening Lafayette house fire
Loud sound heard by neighbors was a small propane cylinder breaching due to heat exposure
Broussard Native Jobie Lagrange Leaves KATC Weather Team After Over a Year
The meteorologist reflected on the demanding dual role and thanked Acadiana for trusting her with forecasts and stories, but her next move has not been announced.
Crime
Louisiana Man Accused of Tricking Home Healthcare Workers into Touching Him
Rutledge Deas IV has been arrested three times in the last seven years for the same alleged crime.
Louisiana Teacher of the Year Charged with Student Sex Abuse
Christie Oster faces indecent behavior and carnal knowledge charges just months after being honored.
Mansura Man Sentenced to Life for Carjacking, Death of Lafayette Ride-Share Driver
Ella Goodie was killed after agreeing to drive Brandon Jermaine Francisco to Missouri.
Sports
Lafayette rallies past American University 67-65
Andrew Phillips and Caleb Williams lead comeback in final seconds
Georgia Southern Eagles Soar Past Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
Eagles' high-powered offense proves too much for struggling Ragin' Cajuns
Texas State Favored to Repeat as Sun Belt Softball Champions
Bobcats lead preseason poll, with star players Coleman and Azua earning top individual honors
