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Lafayette man convicted in deadly police shootout that left officer disabled, toddler dead
5+ hour, 28+ min 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…...
Looking for a place to eat in Lafayette? Now there's an app for that
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (130+ words) Customers can access the Po-boy Trail, which features more than 70 restaurants and specialty shops across Lafayette Parish. Lafayette Travel launched its Eat Lafayette app on Wednesday during its membership luncheon. The new tool, which is free and available on both…...
Meet the arts collective founder named to Lafayette international trade, development role
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (420+ words) George Marks serves salads during lunch at the new Cafe Nu Nu located in Nu Nu Arts and Culture Collective, Friday, January 16, 2026 in Arnaudville. If you've been to the NUNU Arts & Culture Collective in Arnaudville, you've experienced the cultural hospitality…...
This Lafayette company designs and manufactures circuit boards. It's the only one in Louisiana.
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (471+ words) James Palmer, founder and CEO of Pelican Engineering, refers to a pick and place machine, which assembles printed circuit boards, as he talks about the work his company does Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at their new facility in Lafayette, La. A pick…...
This Acadiana priest has a religious art gallery of his own inside his Lafayette home
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (454+ words) Paintings by Rudolph Bostic are displayed at the home of Monsignor Keith De Rouen Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Lafayette, La. Monsignor Keith De Rouen is pictured at his home Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Lafayette, La. Religious art often brings to mind quiet,…...
'The workforce is here': Why MMR Group opted to open its modular plant in Lafayettet
1+ week, 7+ hour 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+ week, 23+ 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+ week, 1+ day 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+ week, 1+ day 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
1+ week, 3+ day 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…...