LPSS Interim Superintendent Appoints New Administrators

LPSS Interim Superintendent Irma Trosclair appoints new principals - Dr. Jon Downs-J. Wallace James Elem., Mrs. Katherine Rayburn-Paul Breaux Middle, and Mr. Eric Luquette-L.J. Alleman Read More »

Fort Martin Opens at Indian Creek Recreation Area

Indian Creek, which is located 15 miles south of RoyOMartin’s corporate headquarters in Alexandria, is a popular destination for fishing, hiking, biking, and camping... Read More »

Pizza Inn Express Opens First Louisiana Location in Lafayette

Lafayette’s new PIE location opened at 106 W. Pont Des Mouton Road in the new Exxon On the Run, alongside a Billy’s Boudin... Read More »

Arrest Made in Off-Duty Officer Shooting

United States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force arrested 21-year-old Romeion Glaude of Lafayette in a drive-by shooting case of an off-duty Duson police officer... Read More »

Chef Nathan Richard Crowned 2019 King of Louisiana Seafood

Chef Richard will now represent LA in the 16th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans to defend the title currently held by Chef Ryan Trahan - Blue Dog Café in Lafayette. Read More »

Texas Man Pleads Guilty To Sex Trafficking 3 Women In Multiple States Including Louisiana

Houston man pleads guilty to conspiring to sex traffic three adult women by means of force and violence in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina... Read More »

Hundreds of Louisiana Students to Receive Millions in Debt Relief

AG Jeff Landry Announces Settlement with ITT Tech Student Lender - Agreement will secure $2,818,341.00 in debt relief for 285 former ITT Tech students in Louisiana... Read More »

Domestic Disturbance Leads To Homicide

LPD responded to a disturbance call involving a weapon on Alice Drive where they discovered Leo Lafauci had been shot. He was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries... Read More »

Interdiction Traffic Stop Leads To Three Arrests

The LFT Police officers arrested three individuals during a traffic stop on I-10 at the I-49 exit; officers found 24 pints of Promethazine (codeine syrup) valued at over $113,000.00 Read More »

SEC Announces Football Post-Season Bowl Lineup Through 2025

The SEC has announced agreements with 10 football post-season bowls, which includes the addition of the Las Vegas Bowl and the Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa, beginning with the 2020 post-season. Read More »

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser Hosts 20 States' Second-In-Command For Republican Lieutenant Governors Assoc Conference

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser (center) gives Republican Lieutenant Governors Association members white shrimp boots during conference in New Orleans... Read More »

Three Arrested After Narcotics Investigation At Scott Hotel

Scott Police make three arrests after locating methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. All suspects were also charged on multiple counts of... Read More »

Narcotics Complaint Leads to Arrest of Youngsville Man

Brandon Michael Mosing (34) of Youngsville arrested for Possession of Sch I Marijuana - Sch I Heroin - Sch I MDMA - Sch II Cocaine - Sch II Meth - Drug paraphilia... Read More »

Heavy Rain Stalls Morning Traffic In Acadiana

Heavy rain early Thursday morning have caused street flooding, road closures, and frustration for drivers and property owners throughout Lafayette and the Acadiana Parishes... Read More »

Pellerin Named General Manager at Blue Dog Café

Mitchell Pellerin has been named General Manager of Blue Dog Café in Lafayette, La. Pellerin brings national market and brand expertise to the 20-year-old popular eatery... Read More »