Lafayette Parish Library's millage on the ballot May 16 by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor 19 mins ago The Lafayette Parish Library system’s dedicated property tax that pays for 65% of its operations will be up for renewal on May 16.
Is it more expensive to buy or rent in Lafayette? Here's what the data shows. by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor 34 mins ago It’s still more expensive to buy a home than to rent one in the city of Lafayette and Lafayette Parish, but the gap is closing.
+4 See Mother’s Day brunch spots, buffets and specials in Acadiana on May 10 BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer 3 hrs ago Mother’s Day weekend around Lafayette brings a packed lineup of brunch specials — from upscale multi-course dining to all-you-can-drink mimosa deals and Cajun classics with a twist. With most …
Grammy-winning Acadiana bassist Lee Allen Zeno dies at 71 after cancer battle BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer 12 hrs ago Acadiana musician Lee Allen Zeno died Sunday after a yearslong battle with leukemia. He was 71.
9-year-old girl killed in apartment fire, Lafayette officials say Staff report 13 hrs ago Authorities found a 9-year-old girl dead after an apartment fire broke out in Lafayette.
+3 Candidates for Abbeville mayor make pitches to voters as early voting begins BY JOEL THOMPSON | Staff writer May 2, 2026 Abbeville residents began casting votes for the city’s next mayor on Saturday during early voting. The two candidates vying for the position are incumbent mayor Roslyn White and local nonprofi…
¶¶Òõh rapper Boosie asks for Northside High principal to be reinstated in social media post BY WILL NICKEL | Staff writer May 1, 2026 ¶¶Òõh rapper Torence "Boosie" Hatch asked for Northside High School Principal James Rollins to be reinstated in a social media post on Friday.
Federal grand jury in Lafayette indicts seven Acadiana residents on child exploitation charges BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer May 1, 2026 The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Lafayette in recent months has charged seven Acadiana residents, from Broussard to Basile, with child sexual exploitation, including enticing a minor to engage in…
Early voting has begun for the May 16 election. Here’s what’s on the ballot in Acadiana. BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer May 1, 2026 Voters get to decide on five statewide constitutional amendments on the May 16 ballot: a teachers' pay raise; allowing the City of St. George to form its own school district; allowing the legi…
Naval serviceman charged in case of missing Lafayette-area 14-year-old girl BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer May 1, 2026 A 27-year-old man in the U.S. Navy has been charged with transporting a 14-year-old Lafayette-area girl out of state with the intent to engage in sexual activity.
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival closed Friday due to weather BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer May 1, 2026 Due to rain and possible thunderstorms, the annual Breaux Bridge Crawfish festival will not open Friday evening.
Green T. Lindon Elementary School welcomes new principal, former principal moves to district position BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer May 1, 2026 Green T. Lindon Elementary School in Youngsville has a new principal.
Gas station to open along Vincent Road. See more in Acadiana construction. By Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor May 1, 2026 Building permits for the week of April 22-28 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville:
UL Lafayette president says deficit remains, he’ll ask legislature for $15M ‘strategic investment’ BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer May 1, 2026 University of ¶¶Òõh at Lafayette President Ramesh Kolluru told faculty, staff and other stakeholders during a town hall this week that he plans to ask the ¶¶Òõh Legislature for a $15 m…
Flash flood warning issued as Lafayette sees traffic congestion from storm BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Apr 30, 2026 The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Lafayette Parish due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area.
Lafayette Parish School Board to meet Monday to consider settlement of Comeaux High lawsuit BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Apr 30, 2026 The Lafayette Parish School Board has scheduled a special meeting for Monday to consider settling a lawsuit over its March 12 vote to close Comeaux High School.
Market for existing homes in Lafayette Parish off to hottest start in four years by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Apr 30, 2026 The market for existing homes in Lafayette Parish seems to be bouncing back as the total sold this year is the highest since interest rates reached historic lows.
+2 Northside High principal on leave as questions swirl online about Lil Boosie visit BY JA'KORI MADISON and ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writers Apr 30, 2026 Northside High School Principal James Rollins has been placed on administrative leave by the Lafayette Parish School System.
St. Landry jail security under fire again after release failure lets inmate walk free BY JOEL THOMPSON | Staff writer Apr 30, 2026 The escape of an inmate from the St. Landry Parish jail Monday night is raising new questions about release procedures at the facility.
Youngsville man sentenced to ten years in federal prison for child sex offenses BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Apr 30, 2026 A Youngsville man has been sentenced to 10 years after being convicted earlier this year of distributing child sexual abuse materials.
Showers, storms linger through Friday in Lafayette before a drier weekend BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Apr 30, 2026 Showers and thunderstorms will linger in Lafayette through Friday, with heavy rain then sunnier weather is expected to return.
Opelousas-based Catalyst Bank sees its net income increase in Q1 as merger pends: ‘Fully engaged’ by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Apr 30, 2026 Opelousas-based Catalyst Bancorp, the parent company for Catalyst Bank, reported net income of $558,000 for the first quarter, up from $456,000 in the fourth quarter, bank officials announced …
+6 This family-run Acadiana farm offers pick-your-own flowers and a peaceful escape BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Apr 30, 2026 For those who enjoy picking their own flowers, a family-run farm just outside St. Martinville offers visitors a chance to do just that while spending a day immersed in rural life.
Possible settlement emerges in Comeaux High lawsuit; school board to meet Monday BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Apr 29, 2026 The public won’t know until next week but it appears negotiations are in the works to resolve a lawsuit against the Lafayette Parish School System over how it voted to close Comeaux High School.
Superintendent, board president say they didn’t know rules before Comeaux closure vote BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Apr 29, 2026
Boosie shifts annual Bash to Lafayette after years in Baton Rouge. Here's why. BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Apr 29, 2026 Boosie Bash is moving to Lafayette for its eighth year, marking a big change from its Baton Rouge roots.
Supreme Rice invests $25,200 toward scholarships at SoLAcc by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Apr 29, 2026 Officials with Supreme Rice donated $25,200 to South ¶¶Òõh Community College as part of a continued partnership for workforce development.
Palmetto man arrested in suspected insurance scheme after truck fire ruled arson BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Apr 29, 2026 ¶¶Òõh State Fire Marshal’s Office deputies have arrested a Palmetto man in connection with a vehicle fire earlier this year.