Scripps News Life

Cross-border Christmas drive: Fulfilling 7,500 gifts for kids in Mexico

Steps to take if your car is repossessed amid rising loan defaults

National News

Russia says talks on US peace plan for Ukraine 'are proceeding constructively'

Vermilion Parish

Abbeville church, youth group host 2nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza

Lafayette Parish

Nonprofit gives away 250 Christmas hams to veterans in Carencro

Weather

Scattered showers expected tomorrow; Unseasonably temperatures continue

St. Landry Parish

Basile man dies from injuries in St. Landry Parish crash

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette shoppers find special, last-minute gifts at local boutique

Lafayette Parish

Angel Tree distribution event brings joy to Acadiana families

Acadia Parish

UPDATE: Lineman injured in Rayne is conscious

Lafayette Parish

UL Lafayette confers nearly 1,100 degrees during Fall 2025 Commencement

UL Sports

Louisiana Closes Out SBC Opening Week at Southern Miss  

St. Landry Parish

OPD make arrests in two shootings; investigating a third

In Your Parish

In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

Weather

Beautiful, cool weather across Acadiana wraps up the work week

Lafayette Parish

UPDATE: One seriously injured in major crash; thruway now open

Lafayette Parish

Local partner steps up for Second Harvest

UL Sports

Cajuns turn to youth after fourth straight bowl loss

UL Sports

Slow start dooms Ragin’ Cajuns in bowl loss to Delaware

Covering Louisiana

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza causing mortality in wild birds in La.

Weather

Latest drought monitor is out; Little to no rain expected through the holidays

Lafayette Parish

LPSS names 2025-26 Teachers of the Year

UL Sports

KATC's 68 Ventures Bowl Coverage

Acadia Parish

Power restored in City of Rayne; lineman airlifted to hospital

Acadia Parish

Woman shot in Rayne

Lafayette Parish

SLEMCO ranked near the top in JD Power study

Iberia Parish

Iberia Parish Rabies & Control launches 'A Home for the Holidays'

Lafayette Parish

Terror suspect detained pending trial

Covering Louisiana

UPDATE: OMV back up and running; still no word on what happened

Lafayette Parish

LPD: Third suspect arrested in Himbola Manor slaying

In Your Parish

In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

Weather

Quiet weather returns as we head to the weekend

UL Sports

Delaware holds off Louisiana 20-13 for 68 Ventures Bowl win

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Parish schools host holiday performances this season

Lafayette Parish

Holiday toy safety guidelines to protect children

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Consolidated Government hosted a public meeting with updates

St. Landry Parish

Shooting on West Vine Street in Opelousas injures one person, condition unknown

Iberia Parish

UPDATE: Westgate High School will reopen December 19

Evangeline Parish

Mamou considers changes to Mardi Gras street bands after deadly shooting

Iberia Parish

Port of Iberia breaks ground on Millennium Expansion 3

Lafayette Parish

Powerball players dream big as jackpot hits $1.25 billion

St. Martin Parish

St. Martinville Councilwoman addresses utility billing delays and meter issues

Lafayette Parish

Holiday mental health calls rise, LPSO says crisis team helps

Weather

Warmer weather plus a few showers expected tomorrow