Lafayette LA

Brown Park Baseball and Softball Super Complex Ceremonial Groundbreaking

City and parish officials, community members, and business partners came together this morning to commemorate the start of Phase 1 of an exciting new project — the Brown Park Baseball and Softball Super Complex.

UPDATE: Shooting on Twelfth Street

The Lafayette Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in progress around 5:21 p.m. Officers arrived on the 1300 block of Twelfth Street and located a male suffering from a gunshot wound.

Suspect Arrested During Bank Robbery in Progress

At approximately 9:18 A.M., the Lafayette Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Chase Bank located in the 3900 block of West Congress Street in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Barricaded Suspect in the 200 block of Lasalle Street

At around 5:39 p.m. on August 6, 2023, Officers with Lafayette Police Department responded to a call about a Domestic Disturbance involving a weapon. 

UPDATE: Two LPD Officers, Three Others Shot on S General Marshall Street

The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 100 block of South General Marshall Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, about a fight in progress.

NOW OPEN: Cameron from Westgate to Debonnaire

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that, effective immediately, US 90 (Cameron St) from Westgate to Debonnaire Road in Scott, Lafayette Parish, is closed until further notice.

Parish-District Second Quarter Highlights from Carlson

Lafayette Parish Council Member Josh Carlson has provided some 2023 second-quarter highlights of accomplishments for District 3, the City of Lafayette, and the parish.

Estorge Confirmed Early as Lafayette Police Chief

Mayor-President Josh Guillory has confirmed Judith Estorge as Chief of the Lafayette Police Department (LPD), effective August 1, 2023, three months before completing her 12-month probationary period.

Local Fire Departments Honor Giglio

The Broussard, Youngsville, and Lafayette Fire Departments displayed the American Flag today in honor of Ville Platte Deputy Marshall Barry Giglio, who was escorted to New Orleans this morning.

Industrial Trades Career Fair

The Industrial Trades Career Fair is held to match skilled job seekers with employers in South Louisiana from the manufacturing, construction, transportation, and distribution/warehousing industries.
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