Lafayette News

After Spc. Freddy Hook, a medic with the Army's 82nd Airborne Division, killed himself in 2010, the trail of possible causes seemed long.

Carencro Police Chief Carlos Stout on Friday disputed a federal indictment that implies officers in his small department were paid to look the other way during illegal drug sales and prostitution at Desperado's Gentlemen's Cabaret.

A motorcade of Lafayette Police units were pulling into a church parking lot on Thursday evening commemorating their fallen brothers during National Police Week; and in the company of their family.

Lafayette Police are investigating a missing teen. Fifteen year old Domanesha Benjamin was last seen at her mother's house at 108 South Refinery on Sunday, Mother's Day.

A plan is being considered by city parish officials that could set the stage for changes on one of the fastest growing areas of Lafayette Parish; Ambassador Caffery Parkway.

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Deputies have arrested and charged 52-year-old Thomas Dessoye of Lafayette with one count of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and 101 counts of possessing child pornography.

Hanson Memorial High School will honor its top graduates during commencement exercises at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin.

The university's General Assembly will take place at 11 a.m. in the Cajundome. All graduates are required to attend the General Assembly.

Downtown Lafayette's Movies in the Parc presented by Cox and Let's Be Totally Clear features family friendly and smoke-free movie events and crowd favorites under the stars! This year, the Downtown series brings back the Drive-In to Lafayette! This Spring, bring your blankets and chairs, ride your bike or load up the car and park for a ... (more)

The deadline for claims against BP Plc in connection with the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill is 11 months away, but the man responsible for paying the claims said on Thursday he is already bracing for a late surge in filings.

According to developers from Lafayette, the land is going to be used for the construction of a subdivision called Morganfield Development.

United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced Thursday that Desperado's Cabaret owner James "Jim" Panos, 55, of Broussard was indicted on May 8, 2013 in a superseding indictment, along with nine others on racketeering conspiracy and drug charges.

On May 14, 2013, at approximately 4:00 pm, Lafayette Police responded to Moore Park regarding a possible drowning.

Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNIS -- 105 and counting -- Nefreteria Augustus, second from left, gives Celia Dawson a big hug and kiss Tuesday during a celebration party for Dawson's 105th birthday at St.

Two organizations pitched proposals Wednesday to build and open new charter schools as soon as the 2014-15 school year in collaboration with the Lafayette Parish School Board.

More than 100 bicyclists rode in silent, solemn pairs across 10 miles of Lafayette on Wednesday in the local observance of what organizers say is the worldwide "Ride of Silence" movement to raise awareness of those who ride and to honor riders killed or injured by motorists.

A lawsuit filed against LCG over a security fee for downtown Lafayette bar owners awaits an answer.

Hundreds of Lafayette residents curious about the future came to view four different scenarios for the parish that residents will be voting on in coming days.

Acadiana residents came together Wednesday evening to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured along the streets in a Ride of Silence.

In Lafayette, employers and potential employees gathered for the 18th annual LEDA Job Fair.