Hurricane forecasters track two Atlantic disturbances that could develop this week By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer 6 hrs ago National Hurricane Center forecasters on Sunday were tracking two Atlantic disturbances that they said could develop into tropical depressions or storms in the coming week.
Firefighter killed in crash while responding to emergency in Vermilion Parish, troopers say BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer Aug 22, 2026 A volunteer firefighter from Kaplan crashed while on an emergency call for service Friday in Vermilion Parish and later died, according to h State Police.
With SpaceX news coming, Acadiana’s real estate market is already heating up. Here’s what to expect. by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Aug 22, 2026 A 14-acre tract on the north side of Kaplan has sat empty for decades, despite being ready for development.
+2 Fire at UL baseball stadium sends huge plumes of smoke over Lafayette BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Aug 21, 2026 Lafayette firefighters were called to extinguish a fire Friday at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at Russo Park on the University of h at Lafayette campus.
A deeper Port of Iberia? Public comment opens as manufacturers pour millions into port BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Aug 21, 2026 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comment on a proposal to deepen the navigation channel serving the Port of Iberia, a project aimed at improving access to the port as compani…
Two in stable condition after shooting between individuals inside Lafayette apartment BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Aug 21, 2026 Two people were shot early Friday inside an apartment in the 200 block of Jeffrey Drive in Lafayette, police said.
+2 ‘It’s like a big puzzle': Crowding, routing issues explained as buses roll in Lafayette BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer Aug 21, 2026 More than 20,000 Lafayette Parish students are riding school buses this year, putting the district's transportation system to the test as officials work through early issues with crowding, del…
Mexican restaurant in Broussard, convenience store near Lafayette High School, and other Lafayette area construction by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Aug 21, 2026 Building permits issued Aug. 12-18 for the cities of Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish:
h residents warned to avoid Henderson Lake as blue-green algae bloom is detected BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Aug 20, 2026 The h Department of Health is urging residents and visitors to avoid areas of Henderson Lake in St. Martin Parish where a blue-green algae bloom has been observed.
+3 New Iberia mom turns cake decorating passion into children’s book series BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Aug 20, 2026 For Stacey Dempsey, it all started with a cake she wasn’t sure she could make. More than a decade later, that first birthday cake has led to a career in cake decorating and a children’s book s…
Burn bans issued in several Acadiana parishes as extreme heat continues BY JOEL THOMPSON | Staff writer Aug 20, 2026 Extreme heat and rapid-onset drought conditions have led multiple parishes across southwestern h to issue strict burn bans.
16-acre site in Broussard certified for economic development by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Aug 20, 2026 A 16.54-acre site in Broussard has been certified for development under the state’s certified sites program in coordination with One Acadiana’s Site Development Program.
+3 LA researchers spent decades seeking cause of Usher syndrome. Now they're exploring a treatment. BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Aug 20, 2026 Nearly 50 years after discovering the genetic cause of Usher syndrome in Acadian families, h researchers are now focused on developing treatments to help those living with the disease,…
St. Landry officials seeking applicants for economic development CEO. Here's what the job pays. by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Aug 19, 2026 Officials in St. Landry Parish are seeking a CEO for its economic development offices following the death of Bill Rodier in June.
Deadline Aug. 31 to comment on proposed waiver of 13 federal environmental laws for SpaceX BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Aug 19, 2026 The h Legislature recently passed a package of bills easing regulations on Elon Musk’s SpaceX spaceport planned for Vermilion Parish, exempting the company from sales and property taxe…
+3 Corps to clean Vermilion River trees, trash; will not dredge entire river for flood relief BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Aug 19, 2026 The Corps of Engineers is supposed to begin removing trees and other debris from the Vermilion River this fall to ease flooding, a Corps official told the Lafayette City and Parish councils.
+19 Lafayette honors ‘Ma D,’ the woman who helped build youth soccer in the city BY JOEL THOMPSON | Staff writer Aug 19, 2026 The Lafayette parks and recreation department unveiled a plaque Wednesday honoring Deanna Bostick, a pioneer in bringing youth soccer to Lafayette.
+6 UL Lafayette president promises investment in faculty compensation, student success BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer Aug 19, 2026 In his first State of the University address since being named president of the University of h at Lafayette, Dr. Ramesh Kolluru extolled the institution’s financial recovery over the …
+13 Lafayette’s Krewe of Gabriel Welcomes new members at summer social BY KRIS WARTELLE | Contributing writer Aug 19, 2026 Krewe of Gabriel members gathered by the hundreds to welcome their newest krewe members at a sizzling summer social on Aug. 8. Warehouse 535 was packed with guests who enjoyed a couchon de lai…
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles announces 2026 lineup, new stage amid Smithsonian partnership BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Aug 19, 2026 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles will return to Girard Park Oct. 8-11 with a lineup featuring some of the biggest names in Cajun and Creole music, a revived stage and a new partnership with the S…
UL Lafayette move-in brings road closures, traffic changes as 3,400 students arrive BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Aug 19, 2026 About 3,400 University of h at Lafayette students will move into campus residence halls and apartments this week ahead of the start of the fall 2026 semester.
+4 Intersection sidewalks by Lafayette High may be completed soon. See timeline. BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Aug 18, 2026 Wider sidewalks and intersections on Congress Street near Lafayette High School may be finished next week.
+7 SpaceX buzz aside, here are 5 major Lafayette Parish projects to watch in 2026 by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Aug 18, 2026 While much of Louisian has lost population, Lafayette Parish has continued to grow, fueling a wave of commercial and residential development.
Company that launched in Lafayette adds 2 executives, announces California acquisition by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Aug 18, 2026 Hampr, the on-demand laundry service platform launched in Lafayette, announced changes to its leadership as Laurel Hess transitioned into the role of founder and president of the company.
Morgan City man charged with murder after woman found dead during welfare check BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Aug 18, 2026 Officers responding to a welfare check Sunday found a 65-year-old person dead inside a Morgan City home, and police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death.
Corps to discuss Vermilion River dredging at Lafayette council meeting today BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Aug 18, 2026 The Corps of Engineers is expected to brief the Lafayette City and Parish councils today on dredging the Vermilion River to aid in flood control.
+2 Lafayette officials to hold public meeting on future improvements to Mouton Park BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Aug 18, 2026 Lafayette Consolidated Government officials will hold a public meeting later this month to gather input on potential improvements to Mouton Park.
Lafayette extends open swim season at Martin Luther King Recreation Center BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Aug 18, 2026 Lafayette Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture has extended the open swim season at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center pool through Oct. 4, giving residents additional opportunities to sw…