Lifestyle
Lafayette Parish Schools Reinforce Campus Safety Protocols
Principals participate in tabletop exercise to review emergency procedures
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.
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.
Sports
Cowgirls Earn Sweep at Twisted Vines Bayou Bash
McNeese softball team wins two games on Day 3 of tournament
ESA Falcons edge Lafayette Christian in playoff thriller
Narrow victory for Episcopal School of Acadiana in Division IV boys soccer bi-district matchup
Louisiana Rallies Late to Defeat Central Michigan, 85-80
Ragin' Cajuns use 13-1 run in final minutes to secure victory in MAC-SBC Challenge contest
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
