Church Point

Murray Cary (76), a disabled veteran, lost his home and all belongings in under 40 minutes when his house was struck by lightning Tuesday evening. And now Mr. Cary could use a helping hand.

Chief Dale Thibodeaux's request to be suspended was denied. So, he wrote himself up for a violation of police policy.

A two-year-old and a five-year-old were left in a home alone and unsupervised. Their mother has been arrested.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for Maximus Romero was last seen Monday, April 1, 2019, in Church Point.

Tradition is unstoppable. Literally.

The company plans on building a 28,000 square foot facility near Church Point in 2019.

Chicago woman Mary Lou Swanson is crediting Charlene Richard, The "Little Cajun Saint", with curing her of limbic encephalitis, a potentially fatal disease.

A routine traffic stop leads to a drug bust that will take almost $900,000 of cocaine off the South Louisiana streets.

The 16th annual Cajun Woodstock is set for this April 28-29, 2018 at Church Point City Park. The family friendly event features live entertainment, food, fun and more.

When 79-year-old Nelene Guidroz heard his dogs barking early Monday morning, the last thing he expected to be causing the raucous was a 9-foot gator next to his back fence.

Sunday, Church Point, La. hosted their annual chicken run and Mardi Gras parade.  If you've never witnessed either, next year treat yourself to one of the most amazing traditions in Acadiana.

Here are our picks for fun things to do Mardi Gras weekend in Lafayette and around Acadiana: