Lafayette LA

At 12:40 a.m. this morning, Lafayette firefighter responded to a house fire in the 100 block of South Refinery Street. When firefighters arrived on scene, first responders searched the burning home and discovered a 70-year-old female near the rear door.

Lafayette Police are on the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The crash occurred just after 9:00 p.m., on the 2300 block of West Pinhook Road.

Eloi Broussard Bridge over the Vermilion River on LA 733 (E. Broussard Rd.) at Mile Post 1.25, Lafayette Parish, Bridge Closure

In the earlier morning hours of March 12, 2023, Lafayette Police Officers responded to the 100 block of Verdun Street, regarding a trespassing call.

As part of Phase Two to replace the I-10 eastbound overpass over Interstate 49, today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced upcoming lane and road closures, as well as detours, related to the work.

Lafayette firefighter were called out to a commercial fire at 1734 N. University Avenue, Shah’s Kwik Stop, gas station at 11:15 this morning.

According to the Lafayette Clerk of Court / Court Administrator Kelly L. Mouisset, the original letter (copy below) was delivered to the Lafayette Mayor-President and council chairs on March 8, 2023.

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has reached a settlement agreement with the Bendel Partnership for purchase of the property known as the “Homewood Detention Pond.”

At 11:08 this morning, Lafayette firefighters responded to a mobile home fire at 131 Hebert Road.

Lynette Doga Fontenot was a remarkable women in many ways. With today being International Woman's Day, it seems fitting to write a tribute to her as a way to honor her and her accomplishments.