Lafayette LA

UPDATE: Homicide Investigation 100 block of Vaucluse Drive

On Sunday night July 9th, 2023 at 11:44 p.m., The Lafayette Police Department responded to the 100 block of Vaucluse Drive, due to reports of a shooting in progress.

Ton’s to Open in Jefferson Street Pub Building

According to an article in the Acadiana Advocate, Ton's Drive-In in Broussard will soon have a second location in Lafayette.

RE-OPENED: Road Closure Due to Cracked Gas Line

Johnston Street, between South City Parkway and Guidry Road, is closed due to a cracked gas line. 

CLARIFICATION UPDATE: Shooting Incident 500 Block of West Gilman Street

On 07/05/2023 at 1:35 p.m., The Lafayette Police Department responded to the 500 block of West Gilman Street, in reference to a shooting incident.

To Want Change

I’ve learned that if I want things to change, I must first change.

Pet Safety During July Fourth Fireworks

More pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year trying to escape the loud bangs and bright flashes of fireworks which are amplified for animals.

Fourth of July Fireworks Laws and Safety

The Lafayette Fire Department reminds citizens that possessing, using, handling, selling, or igniting fireworks within the city limits of Lafayette is illegal.

UPDATE: TSA Screening Equipment Failure May Cause Delays in Screening Process

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening equipment that scans checked bags at Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) is being repaired following an equipment failure.

UPDATE: Road Closure: LA 353

LA 353 (Prairie Highway), approximately 2.3 miles southeast of LA 94 (Carmel Drive), will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning Wednesday, July 5, at 5:00 a.m. until Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 5:00 a.m., weather permitting.

Check-In & Win on the EatLafayette Passport

TownSquare Media proudly presents the EatLafayette Passport, a digital guide to locally owned and operated restaurants in Lafayette Parish.
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