Aerobotics Celebrates Company Success with Open House and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Today, officials from the Aerobotics Drone Division of Grand Isle Shipyard celebrated the company’s expansion and acceleration through the Opportunity Machine (the OM) with a ribbon cutting and open house... Read More »

List of Applicants Seeking LPSS Top Spot Shortened to Two

Lafayette Parish School Board narrows the list of candidates vying for the interim superintendent’s spot from eight to two - Irma Trosclair and Bart Thibodeaux... Read More »

A Video Message From Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette On Credibly Accused Clergy

After months of waiting, parishioners of the Diocese of Lafayette will be able to see the list of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse on Friday... Read More »

Parish News - April Issue 2019

Parish News is your hyper-local news source for South Louisiana. From business & industry, events, & entertainment, to politics, people, and community, if it's of interest to Louisiana, Parish News covers it... Read More »

LDWF Asks Public to Leave Suspected Injured, Orphaned Wildlife Alone and Undisturbed

LDWF Enforcement Dispatch at 1-800-442-2511. Remember: IF YOU CARE, LEAVE IT THERE ! Individuals who believe they have encountered other orphaned or injured wildlife should leave the animal alone and contact their LDWF Regional Office Read More »

Nine Applicants vie for LPSS Head Spot

The names of the nine applicants to succeed Lafayette Parish School Board Superintendent Donald Aguillard as interim superintendent were released Monday afternoon... Read More »

LFT Police Tactical Narcotics Team - Warrant Round-Up “Operation Wake Up”

Lafayette Police Tactical Narcotics Team arrest 17 in Narcotic Warrant Round-Up... Read More »

President Trump Delivers a Statement Upon Departure

Response from President Trump the results of the probe by special counsel Robert Mueller... Read More »

Medical Marijuana One Step Closer For Louisiana Patients

Once the final product is laboratory tested and deemed to be safe by the LDAF, it will be ready for distribution through Louisiana's nine certified medical marijuana pharmacies... Read More »

TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE: EMBRACE

Babe Ruth said it best, “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” This applies to baseball and to life. A change of seasons can either bring challenges with things that aren’t the same or opportunities to grow and improve... Read More »

Six Lafayette Police Officers Recognized at Award Ceremony

Six Lafayette Police Officers received the “Heart of Law Enforcement Award” from the non-profit "Beyond The Badge" at their annual banquet... Read More »

New Iberia Man Arrested in Grande Point Shooting Death

Tyler James Hebert of New Iberia was located and arrested in Aurora Colorado for the shooting death of Christian Roper last week on Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette... Read More »

Lafayette Family Escapes Early Morning House Fire

No serious injuries reported: Fire officials determined the fire originated in the kitchen. An electrical failure with an outlet was the cause of the fire. The fire was ruled an accident... Read More »

Third Annual Robideaux Report - This Thursday

No Cost to Attend Parish-Wide Address and Community Showcase - "Robideaux Report" This third annual event is this Thursday, March 14 at the Heymann Performing Arts Center, beginning at 6 p.m... Read More »

LPSO Narcotics Unit Seizes $650,000 in Cash and Illegal Drugs

Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit seizes over a quarter million in cash during a February drug bust, and arrested three individuals... Read More »