7+ hour, 40+ min ago  (149+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " The Empanada Guy hosted a promotion aimed at creating the city's largest gathering of bald people. Bald and "bald-ish" customers were invited to stop by the restaurant for a free extra empanada. Tahir Taylor of Opelousas attended the…...

12+ hour, 1+ min ago  (178+ words) The University of Louisiana at Lafayette released an update on the proposed payroll transition that would leave some employees, including professors, without a paycheck in August. Below is the full statement: ORIGINAL STORY POSTED JUNE 2, 2026 Payroll changes will leave some…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (185+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " Lafayette Parish school staff and local officials toured the newly constructed Lafayette High School campus this week, getting a first look at the facility set to open for the 20252026 school year. The new campus spans more than 300, 000 square…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (278+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " Lafayette has long been known for its Cajun and Zydeco roots, and now a lifestyle magazine has named it the best music town in the South, highlighting the Hub City's live music scene, culture, and community. For Justan…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (310+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. " Community members packed the Cajundome Convention Center Tuesday for the Lafayette State of the Parish address, where Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet outlined the community's progress and unveiled plans for future growth. "Momentum begins with people who believe their…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (206+ words) KATC Downtown Lafayette brings Bach Lunch back Friday LAFAYETTE, La. " Downtown Lafayette Unlimited invites the community to Parc Sans Souci on Friday, May 29 for another installment of Bach Lunch. This month's concert will feature Grace Novosad, bringing lively music and…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago  (203+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. " Earl Borden was officially sworn in Friday as the new chief of the Lafayette Fire Department, ushering in a new era of leadership for one of Louisiana's premier fire agencies. "From this point forward, I'm ready to put…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (286+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. " The Lafayette Parish School Board has approved additional salary increases for school support personnel and bus drivers, as part of a continued effort to improve compensation and retain essential staff across the district. "Recruiting bus drivers is difficult,…...

3+ week, 8+ hour ago  (288+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " As Louisiana voters prepare for Saturday's election, Lafayette Parish election officials are urging residents to take a few simple steps ahead of time to avoid confusion and delays at the polls, including confirming their polling location, bringing proper…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (162+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " Construction is back underway this week on the future Buc-ee's in Lafayette after several months of delays. The site, located off Interstate 10 at Louisiana Avenue, is once again. .. Construction is back underway this week on the future Buc-ee's…...