Lafayette Athlete Kortlan Williams Leads Bulldogs to Potential Playoff Run
The versatile basketball player averages double-digit points and rebounds while prioritizing team success.
Lifelong Friends Wrestle Together at Lafayette High
Young Louisiana Lawmaker Becomes Governor's Chief of Staff
Lifestyle
CBS News Piece on Cajuns in 1983 Offers Glimpse Into Acadiana's Past
The 43-year-old news segment provides a fascinating look at Cajun culture before the construction of I-10 and I-49 transformed the region.

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.
Weather
Warm, Humid Weather Continues in Lafayette
Spotty showers, fog, and gusty winds expected through the week, with thunderstorms possible on Saturday

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
Crime
Missing Person Found Dead in Washington, Louisiana
St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office investigates death of Carencro man at campground

Lafayette's Most Wanted Fugitives Revealed
Local authorities release list of 20 individuals wanted for various offenses
Lawyer Who Warned of Clergy Abuse Dies at 78
Ray Mouton coauthored a 1985 report that warned Catholic bishops about the endemic problem of pedophilia in the church, but his warnings were ignored.
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
Coastal Carolina Edges Louisiana in Overtime Thriller
Chanticleers rally from halftime deficit to win 94-91 in triple OT

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