Lafayette man arrested, charged with three counts of molestation

Searchers hunt for Christian Munn-Holiday amid possible DNA match

Early voting surges in Lafayette Parish before Nov. 3

Lafayette Parish saw a surge in early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with more than 27,000 ballots cast before Election Day. The 27,116 early votes represented approximately 17% of the expected turnout in the parish.

How to stay safe while trick-or-treating in Acadiana

The Lafayette Police Department is reminding families in Acadiana about Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treating this week. Officers are emphasizing child visibility, candy inspection, and street safety to prevent pedestrian accidents during neighborhood festivities.

New consolidated water system will launch within three months in St. Martin Parish

The St. Martin Parish Consolidated Water District board has officially appointed Ronald Daigle as executive director following a revote on October 27. The appointment was made in a 3-2 vote after questions arose about the validity of an earlier vote. The new consolidated water system is expected to launch within three months.

Basile special educator charged with cruelty to juveniles following incident

A special education paraprofessional in Basile has been charged with cruelty to juveniles following an investigation into allegations of physical abuse of a 5-year-old student at W.W. Stewart Elementary School. Paula Bergeaux, 61, was issued an arrest warrant by Judge Chuck R. West on one count related to the incident.

Nursing school student Pays it Forward to former professor

A nursing school student at University of Louisiana at Lafayette demonstrated gratitude by giving back to a former professor who made a significant impact on her education. The student's gesture of appreciation highlights the meaningful relationships built between educators and students in professional healthcare programs.

Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office warns residents of scam phone calls

Louisiana early voting numbers surge, Democrats and independents see higher turnout

Louisiana's early voting turnout surged with over half a million voters participating statewide. This higher-than-expected participation from Democrats and independents signals strong engagement ahead of upcoming elections and affects Acadiana voters.

A 54-year-old Carencro man died in a Highway 98 crash Tuesday

Toddler dies after being hit by car in Carencro parking lot

Two arrested in Texas in connection with Lafayette Parish homicide, car theft

Over 520,000 voters cast ballots early in Louisiana

Over 520,000 Louisiana voters cast ballots during the early voting period before Election Day, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office. This statewide participation figure reflects voter engagement across Louisiana, including the Acadiana region.

12 arrested in St. Mary Parish coordinated drug operation

Suspect in Chrissy Munn-Holliday case due in court Wednesday

Stay safe this Halloween: Louisiana Highway Safety Commission shares road tips

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is warning drivers to be extra cautious on Halloween, as the holiday sees fatality rates matching Carnival and New Year's Eve combined. Motorists are urged to watch for trick-or-treaters and avoid impaired driving to stay safe during the busy holiday.

Two arrested connection with Jeanerette Oct. 11 shooting

COLUMN: Louisiana’s constitution needs to be rewritten, not amended

Columnist Geoff Daily is voting against all proposed amendments in the upcoming Louisiana election, arguing that the state's constitution requires a complete rewrite rather than piecemeal amendments. Daily's column outlines concerns about Louisiana's current constitutional framework and explains his rationale for rejecting the ballot measures.

Acadiana Eats Festival announces contest winners

The Fifth Annual Acadiana Eats Festival in Scott has announced its contest winners for People's Choice and Judge's Choice awards. The festival drew over 2,000 votes from across Acadiana for the vendor competition following the two-day celebration of local food, music, and culture.

Teen charged with attempted second degree murder in Lafayette