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As Daylight Fades, Lafayette Drivers and Walkers Face a Rising Evening Safety Risk
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (702+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. — Fall is arriving in Acadiana, and along with cooler mornings comes a quieter danger: less daylight in the evening hours. For pedestrians walking home from work, school or the store, that missing hour of light can matter more…...
Two dead in Lafayette holiday weekend crashes
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (52+ words) Two separate crashes in Lafayette over Labor Day weekend resulted in two deaths and left multiple people injured, according to authorities. Both collisions involved impaired drivers. Two separate crashes in Lafayette over Labor Day weekend resulted in two deaths and…...
Plans to build a loop around Lafayette resurrected to handle SpaceX traffic
1+ week, 2+ day ago (308+ words) Plans for a loop around Lafayette are being resurrected in part to handle traffic to the planned SpaceX project in Vermilion Parish. Elaine Abell, chairman of the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission, confirmed on Thursday that she is reviving the commission,…...
Lafayette Parish school leaders celebrate wins and lay out future goals in district address
1+ week, 2+ day ago (618+ words) Lafayette Parish School System Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr., left, greets Michael Richard, center, and Sabra Richard, before delivering the State of the District Address on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Lafayette High School. Lafayette Parish School System celebrated a significant milestone when…...
Lafayette's newest krewe is all about whimsy, dancing, and friendships
1+ week, 6+ day ago (824+ words) Dancing Shrimpettes, called "Tail Shakers," pause for a mirror selfie during one of their bi-weekly dance practices. The Lafayette Shrimpette’s performing at the 2026 Pride Acadiana Parade in Downtown Lafayette. Members of the Lafayette Shrimpettes marching group strut down Jefferson St....
Lafayette Co. Manor’s future on ballot
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1747+ words) DARLINGTON — When voters go out to the polls Nov. 3, they will be greeted at the polling place by not one, but two ballot questions related Lafayette Manor, placed their Tuesday night by the Lafayette County Board who voted to move…...
Lafayette man killed on sidewalk near Evangeline Thruway
2+ week, 5+ day ago (22+ words) The crash claimed the life of Wilbert Davis, 66, of Lafayette. The crash claimed the life of Wilbert Davis, 66, of Lafayette....
Lafayette native Sean Bruce’s song to lead Louisiana tourism campaign
3+ week, 2+ day ago (329+ words) Lafayette native Sean Bruce will have a starring role in Louisiana’s newest effort to attract visitors from outside the state. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism unveiled a new out-of-state marketing campaign during a recent Louisiana…...
‘It’s like a big puzzle': Crowding, routing issues explained as buses roll in Lafayette
3+ week, 1+ day ago (605+ words) Students board their bus following on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Lafayette High School in Lafayette, La. More than 20,000 Lafayette Parish students are riding school buses this year, putting the district's transportation system to the test as officials work through early issues…...
Lafayette Police Headquarters to close for Maintenance
3+ week, 2+ day ago (98+ words) The Lafayette Police headquarters building will be closed for a couple of days for maintenance. They say they hope to resume normal operations there by Sunday. Lafayette Police Headquarters to close for Maintenance The Lafayette Police Department main headquarters will…...