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'The workforce is here' : Why MMR Group opted to open its modular plant in Lafayettet
20+ hour, 12+ min ago (627+ words) LEDA's Mandi Mitchell, left, chats with MMR's Pepper Rutland as the Grand Opening of MMR's Lafayette operations is held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Lafayette. John Sillmon, left, leads a tour during the Grand Opening of MMR's Lafayette operations on Thursday,…...
It’s going to be a rainy Easter weekend in Lafayette. See the weather forecast.
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (234+ words) Jogger Randel Bird gets in some running in the rain at Girard Park on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Lafayette, La.. Lafayette is expected to see a mix of sun, clouds and scattered storms through Easter weekend. Showers and thunderstorms are possible…...
Lafayette expected to see showers and thunderstorms this Easter weekend
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (262+ words) Jogger Randel Bird gets in some running in the rain at Girard Park on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Lafayette, La.. Lafayette is expected to see a mix of sun, clouds, and scattered storms is expected through the holiday weekend. Showers and…...
This one-stop shop helping domestic violence survivors in Lafayette is expanding downtown
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (728+ words) Faith House Executive Director Billi Lacombe and Sheriff Mark Garber unveil the sign outside the new Family Justice Center of Acadiana Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Lafayette, La. Racks of clothing and informational materials are pictured inside the new Family Justice Center…...
Lafayette Parish School Board member arrested for shoplifting at Carenco grocery store
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (203+ words) Lafayette Parish School Board District 2 Representative Chad Desormeaux is sworn in to office on Jan. 3, 2024. A Lafayette Parish School Board member was cited Monday for shoplifting at a self-checkout station. LPSB District 2s Chad Desormeaux was given a misdemeanor summons for…...
Lafayette Mayor-President highlights progress, talks future projects in State of Parish address
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (731+ words) Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet speaks during the State of the Parish luncheon Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette, La. Mayor-President Monique Boulet reflected on Lafayette's achievements in 2025 and the parish's progress moving forward at her State of…...
Trader Joe's gave an updated timeline for its Lafayette store. Here's what we know.
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (185+ words) Ground infrastructure and parking lot construction are underway Monday, March 30, 2026, for the new Trader Joe's grocery store at 1710 Camellia Boulevard in Lafayette, La. Construction continues Monday, March 30, 2026, on the new Trader Joe's grocery store at 1710 Camellia Boulevard in Lafayette, La....
Lafayette artist creates postcards to support this Louisiana national heritage area
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (252+ words) Did you know Louisiana harvests around 17.7 million pounds of pecans each year? Pecan comes from the Algonquin word "paccan" or "pakan," meaning a hard nut that has to be cracked with a stone. Here is another interesting fact: Louisiana cattle…...
Apartment fire spreads to church in Lafayette, dog killed, building destroyed
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (131+ words) Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire at 4:13 a.m. Sunday in the 400 block of Huval Street. Neighbors reported the fire after being awakened by crackling sounds, according to a release from the Lafayette Fire Department. As they exited their home, the…...
Man disrupts Lafayette’s No Kings Rally attended by about 250 people
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (673+ words) Richard Carter, right, and Don Mitchell debate during a No Kings Rally held Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Lafayette, Louisiana. Horace Trahan performs a song during a No Kings protest held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Prejean Unity Point in downtown Lafayette. Danny…...