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Former psychiatric facility could become Lafayette's long-awaited crisis center
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (426+ words) The Lafayette Behavioral Health Unit, which is currently closed, is pictured Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Lafayette, La. Lafayette officials are looking to move the region's new crisis center into a former psychiatric facility off Dulles Drive. The crisis center, which first…...
Sip for a cause: Here's where to find $4 martinis during Lafayette's 2026 best martini competition
1+ week, 1+ day ago (226+ words) The Dreamy Martini is served at the kickoff of Healing House's Lafayette's Absolut Best Martini 2019 Tour and Competition, June 20, 2019. The event was held at Mercedes Benz of Lafayette where cocktails and hors d'oeuvres were served in addition to the unveiling…...
Lafayette shooting leaves two injured, no arrests made
1+ week, 1+ day ago (167+ words) One person was injured in a police shooting Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Lafayette, La. , area. Lafayette police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured on Tuesday. Officers responded at 2: 55 p. m. Tuesday to the 600 block of N. St. Antoine Street in…...
Here's where Lafayette's nearly $23 million in state funding will be spent
1+ week, 6+ day ago (209+ words) The sunset lights up the state capitol on Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Lafayette Consolidated Government secured nearly $23 million in direct and set-aside funding for infrastructure and public safety improvements during the 2026 legislative session, officials said. Legislation successfully pushed…...
3 Lafayette men arrested in online child solicitation operation
2+ week, 2+ day ago (134+ words) Three Lafayette men, including a school band director, have been arrested in an undercover online child solicitation operation. The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and the Louisiana Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of eight men across the state on June…...
Lafayette Parish secures $14. 5 million in federal funding. See what it'll go toward.
5+ mon, 10+ hour ago (176+ words) A pedestrian crosses Johnston Street near the UL campus Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Lafayette, La. Lafayette Parish secured more than $14. 5 million in federal funding through the 2026 federal spending package." More than half of the funding, $7. 5 million, will go toward Mayor-President Monique…...
Lafayette homeowner shot at while intervening in suspected burglary, police say
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (194+ words) An attempted burglary at a residence led to a shooting in Lafayette, according to police. Demarko Alfred, 26, of Lafayette, is charged with attempted second-degree murder, attempted burglary of an inhabited dwelling, aggravated criminal damage to property, possession of a firearm…...
Does this Louisiana city have the most restaurants per capita? Find out here.
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (1247+ words) Longtime customers Dallas Granger, from left, Kenneth Potier and Curt Comeaux enjoy lunch at Laura's II Cafe Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in Lafayette, La. Restaurant signs advertising specials are pictured along Jefferson Street Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in downtown Lafayette, La. Attendees enjoy the…...
Lafayette School Board to vote next week on closing Comeaux High School
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (384+ words) Nadine Melancon addresses the board during a public meeting held by the Lafayette Parish School Board to discuss the potential closure of Comeaux High School on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at board offices in Lafayette. The fate of Comeaux High School will…...
Businesses blast University Avenue redesign, officials promise fixes: "All of Lafayette is upset
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (599+ words) A pedestrian watches for traffic while crossing North University Avenue as University Avenue Corridor Project roadwork and beautification continues Friday, May 29, 2026, in Lafayette, La. Motorists travel along North University as the University Avenue Corridor Project roadwork and beautification continues Friday,…...