As our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of American independence, Lafayette Parish is stepping forward with a community-wide effort to do its part. READ MORE ...

A Lafayette Parish man is behind bars after an incident near Maurice where a 40-year-old woman was assaulted and a dog was fatally injured. READ MORE ...

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) has been selected as one-of-six schools to host the inaugural NIIMBL eXperience, an immersive program that will give K–12 science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing (STEM) teachers an inside look at the biopharmaceutical industry, equipping them to inspire the next generation. READ MORE ...

Mayor Ray Bourque provides video updates on various city matters.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Dr. Charles Taylor, an expert in biomedical engineering and cardiovascular modeling, and Dr. Jacob King, a Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, have invented a cutting-edge Electrocardiography Triggered Piston Pump that activates with the natural rhythm of a heart, rather than overriding it. READ MORE ...

WASHINGTON (March 12, 2026) – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement after voting for the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing...