Lifestyle
Lafayette Readies for Festive and Secure Mardi Gras Season
City leaders emphasize public safety coordination and planning as crowds return to downtown celebrations.
TripAdvisor Reveals Lafayette's Most Romantic Restaurants
With Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras around the corner, couples in South Louisiana have a lot to plan for.
Lafayette Braces for Mardi Gras Parade Barricades and Road Closures
Drivers should plan ahead as streets are blocked off for annual festivities
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
Jets Hire Defensive Line Coach with Diverse Background
Karl Dunbar brings Louisiana roots, pro playing experience, and a history of developing young talent to the Jets coaching staff.
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
