Acadiana Mall

Acadiana Mall opened to the public on March 28, 1979. It's been through the oil boom, the oil bust and recently, a pandemic. She's seen a lot, but she's not dead. It's time to head back!

If you've been anywhere near Acadiana Mall, more than likely you've seen the Ferris wheel, game and food booths, tents and rides in the parking lot.

Two people have been arrested in connection to a looting incident that occurred at the Acadiana Mall where over $1,000 in merchandise was stolen. According to reports, the two looters were questioned by police about the merchandise and arrested when they were involved in a traffic accident shortly after leaving the scene of the crime.

Lafayette Police Department spokesperson Cpl. Bridgette Dugas tells KPEL News there was a fight inside the Mall and one shot was fired. No one is reported injured at this time.

Our media partners at KATC-TV3 are reporting that the Lafayette Police Department are currently investigating a stabbing that occurred inside of the Acadiana Mall.

The Acadiana Mall is making plans to allow its employees to take care of themselves and their personal situation as Hurricane Laura heads our way.

Anchor store JC Penney in Acadiana Mall is closing for good.

Chatter among mall employees is positive, with some stores already seeing better numbers than this time last year.

While it's cold outside you can be cool inside tonight for Halloween. Here are some of our suggestions for inside fun this evening.

H&M will be opening tomorrow (11/21/19) in the Acadiana Mall and to celebrate, they're giving away an "Access To Fashion Pass" to the first 100 shoppers in line valued between $10 and $500.

Job seekers should bring a current resume' and work history to the former GAP location in the Acadiana Mall.

The closing affects 261 stores in 38 states including eight locations in Louisiana.