LPSS Employee Seeks Whistleblower Protections After Forgery Probe
Longtime electrician Huey Manshack alleges retaliation for cooperating in investigation of former construction director
Community Outraged Over Northside High Football Coach Firing
Pokémon Fan Creates 96-Painting Mosaic for 30th Anniversary
Weather
Cold Front Brings Gusty Winds, Red Flag Warning to Acadiana
Dry conditions and strong winds prompt weather alerts across the region

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
Lifestyle
Ramesh Kolluru Named 7th President of UL Lafayette
The UL System Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Kolluru as the next president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Dr. Ramesh Kolluru Named Sole Finalist for UL President
University of Louisiana at Lafayette interim president selected after 12 candidates were considered
Young Girl Cleans Up Mardi Gras Parade Litter in Lafayette
Parents of child praised for teaching responsibility and community service
Crime
Lake Charles Teen Indicted for 'Swatting,' Stalking Girl's Family, Conspiring with Hate Group
Federal prosecutors say 19-year-old Carter Miles Ledoux also possessed child pornography

Lake Charles Man Indicted on Stalking and Threat Charges
Carter Miles Ledoux, 19, accused of targeting minor girl and her family
Victims Lose Thousands in Virtual Vehicle Vendor Scams
Scammers create fake online dealerships and Facebook listings to steal money from unsuspecting buyers
Politics
Louisiana AG Sues FDA Over Abortion Pill Dispensing Rule
Lawsuit aims to reinstate in-person requirement for abortion drug prescriptions

Louisiana AG Sues FDA Over Abortion Pill Regulations
Attorney General Liz Murrill seeks stricter oversight and in-person dispensing for abortion medications
South Bend Mayor Admits 'Trust in Government Is at an All-Time Low'
Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge winners use AI and community input to improve city services
Business
Caroline's Cookies Owner Embraces Insomnia Cookies' Arrival in Lafayette
Local bakery owner sees new national chain as an opportunity to grow the local cookie scene.

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.