Police say there is no active shooter at the Senate office buildings and no injuries, after what appears to be "a bogus call" locked down the buildings and drew a massive police response. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger said police had responded around 2:30 p.m. to reports of an active shooter wearing body armor in [...]
A multi-car crash in Assumption Parish left a pregnant woman dead and another woman injured.
More than 5 million people have watched a TikTok video taken at the Lafayette Regional Airport and posted by Sandra Merry Lemoine on July 24.
SWLA Center for Health Services will be hosting a school supply give away in Crowley on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m - 1p.m.
Residents and businesses served by Waterworks District No. 3 may notice reduced water pressure due to low water levels in its storage tanks.
Two Acadiana school systems rank among the top 10 in the state for students scoring above mastery on the LEAP test, according to scores released today.
State Senator Heather Cloud (R- Turkey Creek) calls for less restrictive legislation for officers following the death of a Ville Platte Deputy.
All Louisiana public and charter school students in grades three through twelve on academic standards for ELA (English language arts), math, science, and social studies.
Chef Whitney Gardiner, owner of Chef's Kiss Catering, is a quarterfinalist in the Carla Hall presents Favorite Chef online competition.
"Please don't let them do that to my baby," the driver can be heard pleading on camera. "This is very traumatizing. Why is my baby in cuffs?"
Acadiana is under another Excessive Heat Warning this Wednesday. An extremely warm and muggy morning will be followed by triple-digit temperatures during the afternoon hours. The heat index is expected to range from 108° to 120° for much of the afternoon and evening. Similar to yesterday, a round of isolated showers and storms is possible [...]
Opelousas municipal workers may get an increase in their pay, but the only issue is where they will get the money.
The newest set of Mega Millions winning numbers have been selected.
A Sulphur man was arrested Tuesday morning for a shooting that left the victim in critical condition.
According to Opelousas Police, Lafleur was arrested on July 29 in an unrelated investigation in Point Coupee Parish. Lafleur was reported in stolen vehicle that was involved in a high speed chase in West Baton Rouge Parish that ended in Point Coupee Parish.
Deputy City Marshals throughout Acadiana talk about how their jobs and duties can put them on the front line of danger.
People who knew Deputy Marshal Barry Giglio reflect on the man they knew and the impact he made on the community.
A new Chick-fil-A location has opened joining five others serving the wider Lafayette market.