Congress hasn't agreed on DHS funding, making partial government shutdown likely

National News

2 US Navy ships collide in the Caribbean, leaving 2 sailors with minor injuries

Lafayette Parish

Louisiana launches Project M.O.M. to combat maternal overdose deaths

Lafayette Parish

House fire destroys vacant home on Pershing Avenue, damages neighbor's vehicles

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office launches public comment portal for feedback

Lafayette Parish

Former Lafayette officials won’t face charges in spoil bank case

Lafayette Parish

Dunkin’® coming soon to Lafayette with new next generation restaurant

High School Sports

Acadiana teams advance in LHSAA soccer regional round

Mardi Gras Headquarters

Volunteers packed Mardi Gras food boxes for local families

Evangeline Parish

Swamp Pop legends reunite for 20th Annual Lundi Gras Dance

Lafayette Parish

Arc of Acadiana turns Mardi Gras beads into employment opportunities

Weather

Little to no rain through Friday; Next storm system arrives this weekend

St. Landry Parish

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office investigating missing man's death

High School Sports

Latest Acadiana prep basketball power ratings

Lafayette Parish

LPSS releases renderings of new school

In Your Parish

Acadiana restaurants cited for failure to disclose imported seafood

Lafayette Parish

How Julie Emerson rose from young lawmaker to Landry’s chief of staff

Lafayette Parish

UL announces new PhD program

Covering Louisiana

IRS warns of romance scams

Lafayette Parish

Scott Business Association opens scholarship applications

Lafayette Parish

LCG announces trash, bus changes for Mardi Gras

Lafayette Parish

WATCH: Mardi Gras parade gives students a break

St. Martin Parish

Breaux Bridge man dies in Iberville Parish crash

Weather

Showers looking more likely over the weekend

UL Sports

Resilient Cajuns opens 2026 season after regional absence

Lafayette Parish

Civic leaders reflect on fair representation during Black History Month

Iberia Parish

Iberia Parish to consider new animal control agreement

High School Sports

Highland Baptist hires Donald Fusilier as head football coach

St. Landry Parish

The town of Grand Coteau is without gas due to a pipeline being hit

St. Landry Parish

Eunice gearing up for Cajun Mardi Gras with thousands expected downtown

High School Sports

Lafayette High Lionettes return home as national champions

Lafayette Parish

Traditional French king cakes make Poupart Bakery a hotspot during Mardi Gras

Jeff Davis Parish

DV spikes during holidays as advocates warn of the dark side of Valentine's Day

Weather

Few showers Wednesday; stormy into Saturday evening

Mardi Gras Headquarters

Citywide bead recycling effort returns to Lafayette

Mardi Gras Headquarters

Waste containers return to Mardi Gras parade routes

Iberia Parish

Blanco statue unveiled

Lafayette Parish

WATCH: Scott Mardi Gras Parade!

UL Sports

What wins are worth at Louisiana: A look at coaching contracts

Lafayette Parish

Governor taps Carencro legislator as chief of staff

Jeff Davis Parish

Broussard wins election to replace Romero

Covering Louisiana

Landry’s Gamble: Behind his push to expand school vouchers

National News

DHS funding at risk after Democrats reject White House counterproposal

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