Guard at ¶¶Òõh ICE detention facility will serve time in prison for sexually abusing inmate BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer 3 hrs ago A former ¶¶Òõh ICE detention facility guard who sexually abused a female detainee he claims he was in love with was sentenced Friday to 36 months in prison.
+2 What's next for 129 acres near Southside High? LPSS prepares land for development BY JOEL THOMPSON | Staff writer 3 hrs ago Three properties owned by the Lafayette Parish School System near Southside High School were recently certified for commercial or industrial development, positioning the land for potential fut…
Where will Lafayette's homeless go? New camping ban takes effect Jan. 1. By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer 5 hrs ago Lafayette police will begin enforcing ¶¶Òõh's new anti-camping law Jan. 1, but local officials and homeless service providers say key questions about where people will go — and how the law…
Lafayette police identify woman killed in fatal Johnston Street motorcycle crash BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer 5 hrs ago A 50-year-old Abbeville woman died Thursday after losing control of her motorcycle and colliding with a pickup truck on Johnston Street, according to the Lafayette Police Department.
+26 'It hurts my heart': Hundreds return for last walk through Comeaux High before it closes forever BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer 6 hrs ago Hundreds of people flocked to Comeaux High School on Thursday evening as if the final bell was about to ring.
Youngsville man arrested in recent fatal hit-and-run in Lafayette Parish By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer 7 hrs ago A Youngsville man was arrested Thursday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run the day before in Lafayette Parish.
Here's where Lafayette's nearly $23 million in state funding will be spent By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer 7 hrs ago Lafayette Consolidated Government secured nearly $23 million in direct and set-aside funding for infrastructure and public safety improvements during the 2026 legislative session, officials said.
+7 Planning Fourth of July fireworks? Here's what's legal in Lafayette Parish. BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer 8 hrs ago The Lafayette Fire Department is reminding residents that fireworks are illegal within the city limits of Lafayette ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
Gas station to be built along Hector Connoly in Carencro, plus more Acadiana construction by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor 11 hrs ago Building permits for the week of June 17-23 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard, Youngsville and Carencro:
After budget cuts, UL Lafayette approves third VP making at least $245K BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jun 25, 2026 Updated Friday with comments from University officials.
Victim identified in fatal Lafayette hit-and-run as deputies search for driver BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 25, 2026 The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Wednesday morning as 51-year-old Charles Kountz II.
These Lafayette area restaurants cited for critical health dept. violations from June 11-25 Staff report Jun 25, 2026 There were several Lafayette area restaurants that received critical violations related to kitchen conditions or food preparation in ¶¶Òõh Department of Health inspections over the last tw…
Drone smuggling attempt at Louisian prison ends in chase, federal drug charges BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 25, 2026 Two men who are Mexican citizens have been charged in federal court after authorities say they attempted to use a drone to smuggle methamphetamine into the Federal Correctional Complex in Poll…
Big Freedia to headline first night of expanded Downtown Rising music festival BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 25, 2026 Downtown Rising has announced the lineup for the first night of its expanded two-day music festival, set for Sept. 25-26 at Parc International in downtown Lafayette.
Port Barre nurse practitioner arrested on elderly cruelty charge, sheriff says BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 25, 2026 A Port Barre man who is a licensed nurse practitioner has been arrested on a charge of cruelty to an elderly person after an investigation by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office.
DA to investigate complaint over Lafayette School Board’s vote to close Comeaux High BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jun 25, 2026 District Attorney Don Landry confirmed Wednesday that he will look into a complaint that the Lafayette Parish School Board violated its own policy when it voted to close Comeaux High School.
+12 Here’s how much energy giants will pay for new Lake Charles bridge after past chemical spill BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Jun 25, 2026 Two petrochemical giants will chip in a tiny percentage toward the overall cost of building the new Lake Charles Interstate-10 bridge after the state quietly settled a lawsuit earlier this yea…
+10 Krewe of Xanadu Announces Royal Court for upcoming season BY KRIS WARTELLE | Contributing writer Jun 24, 2026 The ladies of the Krewe of Xanadu gathered at a festive luncheon on Saturday, June 20, to reveal the new Queen of Xanadu and her court. Longtime member Judy Carbo was chosen to reign over the …
Check before you vote: Flooding changes polling locations in Avoyelles, St. Landry parishes BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 24, 2026 Flood damage from Tropical Storm Arthur has prompted polling location changes in parts of Avoyelles and St. Landry parishes for Saturday's election, according to the ¶¶Òõh Secretary of Sta…
Homecoming, Senior Day and other special events planned for UL's 2026 football season BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 24, 2026 ¶¶Òõh Athletics announced Tuesday its promotional schedule for the 2026 football season, featuring six themed home games at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
Two wounded after Popeyes dispute escalates into Abbeville shooting, police say BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 24, 2026 Two people were injured in a shooting Tuesday evening after an earlier disturbance at an Abbeville restaurant, police said.
Residents of Lebeau area of St. Landry Parish asked to evacuate as floodwater rises BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jun 24, 2026 Residents in part of the Lebeau community in St. Landry Parish were asked Wednesday to consider evacuating due to rising water from Tropical Storm Arthur.
+5 This $5M Scott mansion comes with a wine cellar, shooting range and 23 acres By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer & ADAM DAIGLE | Staff writer Jun 24, 2026 A massive 12,500-square-foot home on the outskirts of Scott is selling for $5 million and comes with its own wine cellar and shooting range.
Man killed in hit-and-run in Lafayette Parish, deputies say By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Jun 24, 2026 The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Wednesday morning.
+17 Construction begins on $62 million elementary, middle school in north Lafayette BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jun 24, 2026 Lafayette Parish School System officials broke ground Wednesday on construction of a $62 million, 1400-square-foot Paul Breaux Elementary and Middle School in north Lafayette.
St. Landry Parish board discusses school closures; one school might escape chopping block. By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Jun 24, 2026 St. Landry Parish School Board committee members met Tuesday to discuss plans to shutter several schools to help close its $18 million budget gap.
+2 This UL Lafayette alum came out at 39. Now she's giving back to the university that shaped her. BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer Jun 24, 2026 In many ways, Donna Moore had a college experience straight out of a novel — filled with self discovery, new knowledge, and the joy of independence.Â
Boulet to speak at One Acadiana event today by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jun 24, 2026 Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet will be the guest speaker at the One Acadiana’s Women’s Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. today at Ruffino’s on the River, 921 Camellia Blvd.