Lafayette News

New video shows just how close this weekend's crash on Johnston Street came to being far worse. Four people were hurt, and a local tattoo shop is now trying to pick up the pieces.

A morning mishap in Scott has left a road closed and a community on alert. Here’s what you need to know about today’s acid spill incident.

From Youngsville to Crowley, the spirit of July 4th is alive and well, promising a celebration that's sure to bring the community together.

A car crossed four lanes of Johnston St. and crashed into a local business, injuring two pedestrians and shutting down part of the shop.

A motorcyclist has died in Lafayette, marking the third serious motorcycle crash in the city in less than a week, including one fatality and another with severe injuries.

One lucky person won a beautiful house in Lafayette, and others won some great additional prizes.

Louisiana officials emphasize fireworks safety following a nationwide increase in injuries, reinforcing local regulations and essential tips to ensure residents celebrate responsibly.

A deputy with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office was involved in a crash when another driver failed to stop at a stop sign.

Lafayette's small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. Here's how you can support them, and most suggestions can help without even opening your wallet.

A heads up for those who visit Moncus Park in Lafayette, Louisiana, a coyote was seen roaming around the park.

Lyons Supermarket in Upper Lafayette is now open, and here are the new faces running the supermarket.

Another Louisiana motorcycle tragedy in 24 hours as someone died at the intersection of Louisiana Highways 92 and 343 Tuesday night.

Firefighters responded to a townhouse blaze on Bell Downs Drive in Lafayette caused by an unattended candle. A neighbor attempted to help and was injured. Two dogs escaped safely.

There is a little-known slice out of Lafayette and Acadiana's history that is so horrifying and gruesome, it makes the Charles Manson murders seem like The Mickey Mouse Club...seriously.

This past weekend, Duplantis set a yet another pole vault world record with a vault of 20 feet, 7 inches.

Ambassador Caffery was the scene of a tragedy Monday in Lafayette, Louisiana when a motorcyclist was killed.

Unsafe electrical work and LPSS’s project shortcuts left Carencro High’s barn unusable, raising serious safety and accountability questions.

I recently shared a photo of Mr. John selling watermelons in Lafayette, and so many have asked who he is, and now we know more about the man so many admire.

There's nothing like a refreshing martini and a chance to make a difference. The Tito's Tini Tuesday tour is all about bringing people together for heartfelt support.

A sign in a Raising Cane's parking caught our attention and it's message to those not eating there is great.