Lafayette's King Gabriel Celebrates 53 Years in the City
John Wesley Bordelon, originally from Metairie, has been a fixture in the Lafayette community for over five decades.
Lily Claire Hutchison crowned Queen Evangeline LXXXVII
Crawfish Po'Boys Are A Lenten Tradition At This Louisiana Restaurant
Lifestyle
Lafayette's Children's Parade Brings Fun for All Ages
Annual event celebrates Mardi Gras with floats, bands, and plenty of throws for kids and families.

Acadian Ambulance Boosts Resources for Mardi Gras Safety
Expanded staffing, specialized vehicles, and safety tips aim to keep revelers safe during Acadiana's busy parade season.
Lafayette Volunteers Renovate Home for Local Resident
Catholic Charities and Order of Malta volunteers come together to provide home repairs.
Weather
Severe Weather Forecast For Mardi Gras Weekend In Louisiana
Residents in South Louisiana should brace for severe weather this Mardi Gras weekend, but it looks like the worst storms will hold off until late Saturday night, keeping festivities largely intact.

Severe Storm Threat Looms Over Mardi Gras Weekend
South Louisiana prepares for Mardi Gras celebrations amid forecast of heavy rain and storms on Saturday
Warm, Humid Weather Continues in Lafayette
Spotty showers, fog, and gusty winds expected through the week, with thunderstorms possible on Saturday
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.
Sports
Bears overcome 7-run deficit to beat Ragin' Cajuns
Missouri State rallies from 10-3 down in the 8th to win 13-12 in 11 innings

Baseball Bears Grab 8-2 win at Louisiana on Opening Day
Missouri State defeats Louisiana in season opener
Penn State Softball Splits Games At Houston Invitational
Allison Oneacre dominates with three home runs in two games
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