Expect summer heat and humidity in Lafayette, LA, with pop-up storms bringing relief. Monitor tropical waves and plan for spotty storm chances.

Kerwin Theriot, 56, of Breaux Bridge was arrested and charged with four counts of child sexual abuse material and 21 counts of sexual abuse of an animal, following a joint investigation between the… ...

The Lafayette Parish Council has voted to put two property tax renewals before voters again, which would provide funding for services such as parish road maintenance, mosquito control, and parish-w… ...

Three men were arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute schedule II narcotics, obstruction of justice, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a ...

A major crash occurred on Gloria Switch Road at Avanti Drive, resulting in an individual with moderate to severe injuries being trapped at the scene and the road being closed for cleanup.

Ronnie Simon was found guilty of second degree murder and attempted aggravated assault with a firearm in the shooting of April Rollins and Rosa Ledet, and faces mandatory life sentence in prison.

The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office has created a dive team to assist in search and recovery efforts, providing faster evidence recovery and closure to families of victims.

A female victim was injured in a shooting that was reported earlier this evening on Jefferson and Oak Street in Opelousas, and the Opelousas Police Department is currently investigating the incident.

A funeral procession for former Youngsville Police Chief Earl Menard will take place on Sunday, with visitation and services to be held from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at David’s Funeral Home.

A vehicle caught fire on St. Charles Street this morning, but the driver was able to evacuate safely and no injuries were reported.

William McBride, 56, of Ville Platte was charged with Aggravated Arson for setting fire to a unit at an elderly and disabled senior living apartment complex, but residents were able to evacuate unh… ...

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is encouraging residents to download the updated LDIConnect mobile app, which includes features such as live regional weather alerts, news releases, and access… ...