Lafayette LA

Today, December 26, 2023, at 12:23 p.m., the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 2800 block of Johnston Street regarding a traffic crash.

A family of five lost everything, including their dog, in a house fire Christmas afternoon.

Is today your one day, or is it today? I used to think about the things I knew I needed to do as I would get to it someday. I would refer to my health as one day.

The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) encourages residents to be mindful when putting empty electronic boxes at the curb after Christmas to avoid being a target of crime.

Beginning Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 8 p.m. until Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 6 a.m., Louisiana Highway 339 (Verot School Road) Bridge near Millcreek Road will have alternating lane closures in the northbound and southbound directions, weather permitting.

Please see the Lafayette Transit System holiday schedule below.

The Oath of Office Ceremony for the inauguration of the incoming Lafayette Mayor-President, the Lafayette City Council, and Lafayette Parish Council will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center located at 444 Cajundome Boulevard in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $1,709,291 to Lafayette Regional Airport for future development.

On the evening of December 19, 2023, at approximately 7:15 P.M., a Lafayette Police Officer was patrolling in the 100 block Happiness Street, when a female complainant contacted the officer.

The Tolson Road Bridge will be closed beginning Wednesday, December 20 to Friday, December 29, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (except the weekend and Christmas holiday) for crews to repair the bridge and guardrail, due to a recent vehicle accident. Detour routes will be available via Failla Road.