Lifestyle
Lafayette Braces for Mardi Gras Parade Barricades and Road Closures
Drivers should plan ahead as streets are blocked off for annual festivities
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.
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
Lafayette Sheriff's Office Partners with Domestic Violence Nonprofit
Collaboration aims to strengthen public safety and expand critical services for survivors
Lafayette Family Seeks Answers After Loved One's Body Location Unknown for Over 30 Days
Jamel Wiltz's family struggled to obtain a death certificate, cause of death, or information about where his body was being held.
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.
Business
UL Lafayette to Host Energy and Manufacturing Collider with Veteran Entrepreneur Pitch Competition
Event brings together industry, academic, and innovation leaders to drive energy innovation and workforce development in Louisiana
Lafayette woman wins top business development award at Farmers National Company
Rylie Miller recognized for outstanding efforts in growing the company's client base in 2025.
Lululemon Pulls 'Get Low' Leggings After See-Through Complaints
Retailer blames customers for not wearing the $108 tights properly, drawing criticism over product quality issues
Sports
Daniel Cormier Recalls Wanting to Slap Conor McGregor Over 'Disrespectful' Trash Talk
The UFC Hall of Famer says McGregor's 'ghetto hillbilly' comment really got under his skin.
Lafayette Leopards and American Eagles Face Off in Patriot Tournament
Women's college basketball teams compete in postseason tournament
Lafayette rallies past American University 67-65
Andrew Phillips and Caleb Williams lead comeback in final seconds
