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After Lafayette teens injured in mass shooting, local leaders ask "when is enough, enough?
12+ hour, 36+ min ago (386+ words) At least three Lafayette students were shot and injured in a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday afternoon. One person was killed and five others were injured when an argument between two groups in…...
In Lafayette, an unexpected wine bar gets national attention, draws loyal local following
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (910+ words) Katie and Denny Culbert at Wild Child Bread Shop on East Vermilion Street in downtown Friday, May 10, 2024 in Lafayette, La. . I long ago learned never to cross west over the Atchafalaya Basin without an ice chest in the car. Any…...
Lafayette's Festival International brings the music of the world to South Louisiana
1+ year, 1+ week ago (1227+ words) With Jazz Fest coming up next week, we're entering the homestretch of festival season here in New Orleans. Whether you're a music fan or service industry worker who needs an infusion of cash before summer, that also happens to be…...
Lafayette man convicted in deadly police shootout that left officer disabled, toddler dead
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1075+ words) Lafayette police officer Hali Bradford is shown in 2021 with Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reserve deputy Erick Knezek, second from left, at their graduation from the'Acadiana Law Enforcement Training Academy. Bradford was one of two officers injured in a shooting on…...
This organization helps support Lafayette music teachers. Here's why it's important
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (652+ words) From left to right, Lafayette Area Music Teachers Association members Zi Liang, Sue Steck-Turner, Chee Hyeon Choi, Nanette Leleux, Hannah Mayo, Susanna Garcia Hannah Mayo is the immediate past president of the Lafayette Area Music Teachers Association. The organization'provides professional…...
Lafayette Science Museum was near closure. See how a partnership with UL has brought new energy.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1294+ words) Lafayette Science Museum is pictured Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in downtown Lafayette, La. Museum Director Jennifer Hargrave is pictured Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Lafayette Science Museum in Lafayette, La. Madeline Hedges, left, and Jax Millien, seventh-graders at'Mathematics, Science, and Arts Academy West…...
Former athlete and Lafayette sports medicine doctor was inspired by his 'incredible father"
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (1171+ words) Tosino earned his medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dublin, Ohio. He completed a residency at Dublin Methodist Hospital and a sports medicine fellowship at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at Auburn University in…...
Indiana champion quarterback Mendoza easy choice to win the Manning Award
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (593+ words) The Manning Award was made for someone like Fernando Mendoza. The Allstate Sugar Bowl created the award 22 years ago to honor the college football accomplishments of standout NFL quarterbacks Archie Manning and sons Peyton and Eli. Mendoza already had won…...
Miami-Indiana predictions: Our picks for who will win the CFP national championship
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (329+ words) MIAMI " The college football season concludes Monday night when No. 1-seed Indiana and No. 10-seed Miami play for the national championship at 6: 30 p. m. CT inside Hard Rock Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. Our college football writers predicted the…...
Experience Mardi Gras magic at Lafayette's countless family-friendly Carnival festivities
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (198+ words) This article is brought to you by Lafayette Travel. Lafayette and the surrounding areas host a family-friendly Carnival celebration every year that is as culturally rich as it is colorful. Grandiose parades, authentic Cajun & Creole cuisine, endless live music, and…...