Lafayette LA

The Mystic Krewe Of Apollo De Lafayette's 38th Annual Bal Masque was held at the Cajundome Convention Center Saturday evening and as usual, it was a spectacular night of entertainment, excitement, and pageantry.  Like fine wine, this event gets better and better with age.  The venue was completely sold out!

The Louisiana Garden Club Federation's Annual Cleanest City Contest is approaching.  The City of Lafayette has won the Contest in its category each of the last two years.  February has been designated "Clean Up our City Month."  Lafayette residents are being asked to spruce up our neighborhoods...

The national economy has been shaky in recent years. Here in Acadiana, we've received a lot of good news in recent months. Several South Louisiana companies have announced expansions, and national companies are locating here. Add Bell Helicopter to the list...

We've gained national & international recognition for our food, music, and festivals. Add this to the list. Travel + Leisure Magazine has named Lafayette, La. one of Americas' top college towns.

The unique cuisine of South Louisiana has once again caught national attention. The Cooking Channel will be in Lafayette Saturday, Nov. 9th to shoot a segment for "Eat Street." The segment will feature the unique creations of Viva La Waffle...

When is 2013 Trick or Treating in Lafayette?

If you’re headed between Crowley and Rayne today, heads up!

Thanks to UL and the wonderful citizens and businesses that support our hometown university!

Two people are listed in serious condition after a shooting early Monday morning in the 100 block of Cantal.

Pharmacies across Acadiana received calls of bomb threats on Monday.

More than 1,000 University of Louisiana at Lafayette students and faculty members have already signed up for The Big Event.

We feel, here in Acadiana, that we have the best food, friendliest people, and best music anywhere.

Sentencing for Williams and Haynes has moved from August 8 to December 12.

The Ride of Silence, a national ride that pays respects to victims of bicycle accidents and raises awareness of the "Share the Road" initiative, took to the streets of America last night.

Lafayette Police say 17-year-old Christlyn Willis of Lafayette died Tuesday while swimming in a pond at Moore Park, which is located off University Avenue.

American jockeys seem to be vanishing from the "Sport of Kings" in recent years. There are only seven American riders in this years field. Not surprisingly, they're both from Louisiana.

Lafayette is included in the final ballot of AAA Southern Traveler’s Best of the South!

Ever wondered how a crawfish builds a hole?  I live out in Judice, La. near crawfish ponds and I have crawfish holes all over the yard.  Many weren't there yesterday, so how do they do it?

State Transportation Secretary Sherri LeBas says the state provided $435,000 in funding for the $8.7 million project, and the federal government provided the remainder.

Col. Mike Edmonson of Louisiana State Police said his staff is monitoring the situation in Boston.