Lafayette LA

Bayou Vermilion District Board of Commissioner’s President David Eaton said this weekend that he is “heavily considering” a run for State House District 49.

Lafayette Police Department was made aware of a threat of involving a planned bombing at Lafayette High School located at 3000 W. Congress Street. 

Lafayette Police Officers are on the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler.

Around 12:21 am Lafayette Police responded to shots fired in the 100 block of Guilbeau Road.

The Gallet Road bridge crossing Darby Coulee, south of Savoy Road, will be closed for major bridge repairs beginning Tuesday, January 17 for approximately 2.5 months, weather permitting.

On January 12, 2023, the Lafayette Police Department conducted a Juvenile Underage Alcohol Sale Operation using buyers under the age of 21 to attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages within the city limits of Lafayette from various businesses.

Lafayette Police Traffic Investigators are currently on the scene in the 1800 block of E. Pinhook Road regarding a major traffic crash involving a single vehicle.

Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced its plans to repair the Interstate 10 eastbound overpass at Interstate 49.

Republic Services will not collect residential garbage or recycling in Lafayette Parish on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 16.

Lafayette Police Traffic Investigators are currently on the scene in the 400 block of Carmel Drive regarding a major traffic crash involving a motorcycle.