Firefighters on scene of commercial fire in Carencro
Carencro Fire Department is on the scene of a commercial fire on Thoroughbred Drive in Lafayette Parish. Lafayette Fire Department is assisting, according to...
May 11, 2026Open source
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I-49 Southbound closed from Exit 7/La. 182 to Exit 4/Carencro
I-49 Southbound closed from Exit 7/La. 182 to Exit 4/Carencro because of deteriorating road conditions caused by heavy wet weather conditions in the construc...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Chicken wing lovers to unite for a good cause: Wing Wars of Acadiana returns
Wing Wars of Acadiana is back at Parc International in downtown Lafayette on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Gifting Grace Proj...
May 12, 2026Open source
Historic building collapses overnight
The old Coburn's Supply building near the corner of Second and Grant streets collapsed overnight, just as a bill was moving through the legislature that migh...
May 12, 2026Open source
Victim identified in Pinhook shooting
The Lafayette Police are investigating a homicide that happened at the Whataburger on Pinhook Road around 4:31 a.m. on May 10th
May 11, 2026Open source
Governor orders flags at half-staff to honor Martha Odom, Lafayette teen killed in mall shooting
Flags are flying at half-staff Friday in memory of Martha Odom, a Lafayette teen and high school senior killed in a shooting in a Baton Rouge mall in April.
May 8, 2026Open source
Meet the 'Grande Dame de Mah Jongg' in Acadiana who is cultivating community
Follow the journey of 92-year-old Pat Link, the Grande Dame of Mah Jongg in Lafayette, as she shares her passion for the traditional tile game, bringing toge...
May 3, 2026Open source
Lafayette teen killed in Baton Rouge mall shooting laid to rest
Martha Odom, 17, was killed in a shooting at the Baton Rouge mall last month.
May 10, 2026Open source
Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge
Prosecutors have charged the operator of the ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge leading to the deaths of six construction workers...
May 12, 2026Open source
Missing 66-year-old Lafayette woman found safe, troopers say
A 66-year-old woman reported missing over the weekend in the Lafayette area has been found.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Louisiana voters reject all five constitutional amendments. See results, what it means now.
The results also mean that the city of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish will not get its own school district, and that the mandatory retirement age for...
May 17, 2026Open source
Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Saturday’s Republican primary in Louisiana, unable to convince voters that he deserv...
May 17, 2026Open source
Man arrested in deadly Beech Street stabbing, police say
The Baton Rouge Police Department says one man is behind bars after his arrest in connection to a deadly stabbing.
May 12, 2026Open source
ESPN’s ‘College Gameday’ is reportedly coming to Baton Rouge for Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut
Coach Lane Kiffin’s LSU football program has another high-profile season opener this coming season at home against Clemson, and ESPN wants its signature co...
May 12, 2026Open source
Advocates back latest master plan for downtown Baton Rouge: ‘A place we can all call home’
Plan Baton Rouge III, the third part of a master plan for downtown Baton Rouge, was unveiled at a Downtown Development District meeting where attendees voice...
May 12, 2026Open source
Mayor’s proposed raises for Baton Rouge city workers stir concerns over pension system stability
Some conservative members of the East Baton Rouge Metro Council fear that Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ sweeping raises for city-parish workers could harm t...
May 12, 2026Open source
Silver Alert: Assistance needed locating missing Opelousas man
The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office for 81-year-old Lee Darbonne.
May 12, 2026Open source
Baton Rouge high school celebrates 10 years of dual diploma program
GEO Next Generation High School is celebrating 10 years of operation in Louisiana’s capital city, where students can earn a high school diploma and a colle...
May 12, 2026Open source
One more wet day before turning dry
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One more day of widespread rain and storms is ahead before conditions dry out and temperatures heat back up.
May 11, 2026Open source
Gov. Landry orders flags at half-staff in honor of Mall of Louisiana victim
Gov. Jeff Landry orders flags at half-staff to honor Martha Elizabeth Odom.
May 8, 2026Open source
Waterfront resort home with luxurious amenities in Slidell is listed at $3.7 million
Explore the exquisite features and amenities of a stunning waterfront resort estate in Slidell, Louisiana, listed for $3.7 million.
May 8, 2026Open source
Highway 22 fully reopens after propane leak near Madisonville restaurant
The 150-gallon propane tank leak was first reported around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Louisiana State Police.
May 8, 2026Open source
Highway 22 fully reopens after propane leak near Madisonville restaurant
The 150-gallon propane tank leak was first reported around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Louisiana State Police.
May 8, 2026Open source
So, After All of Ketanji Brown Jackson's Whining About the Voting Rights Act Decision, She Did This...
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissents on Voting Rights Act ruling; Supreme Court upholds Louisiana map decision.
May 7, 2026Open source
Tornado Warning in effect for parts of Mississippi, Washington Parish
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of Mississippi and Washington Parish. The warning, which includes Tylertown and Lexie, Mi...
May 6, 2026Open source
Petition to recall Gov. Jeff Landry filed by Baton Rouge residents
The two women filed the petition this week, seeking to recall the Governor for "a pattern of actions and statements that undermine fair representation" and o...
May 6, 2026Open source
Visit Baton Rouge builds on dynamic 2025 with renewed energy and a diverse slate of events for 2026
Baton Rouge is proving that it’s more than Louisiana’s capital city – it’s a destination on the rise. With a year of record-setting events and positi...
May 6, 2026Open source
Historic Homes Walking Tour: McNeese professor, students leading the way
The Charpentier Historic District in downtown Lake Charles offers a captivating journey through Southwest Louisiana’s architectural evolution, showcasing s...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Carencro is in Lafayette County, Louisiana.
Region: Central Louisiana
ZIP Codes
70520
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Louisiana wants $50 million for fortified roofs. Here’s how it could help insurance rates.
Louisiana state lawmakers appear poised to pass a bill that would add significantly more money to the grant program that gives Louisiana homeowners $10,000 e...
May 24, 2026Open source
Latin Mass is back in the news. But some Louisiana Catholics wonder what's all the fuss?
The Latin Mass continues to grow in popularity across Louisiana, where seek comfort in tradition and ritual.
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana wants to build a 94-mile 'landbridge' to protect the coast. Is that even possible?
It would serve to not only rebuild wetlands that have been disappearing for a century, but also slow storm surge. But there are many complications and uncert...
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana restricts SNAP EBT card use to in-state and border-area purchases
Starting May 26, Louisiana SNAP recipients will only be able to use their EBT cards for purchases made within the state and in ZIP codes adjacent to Louisian...
May 24, 2026Open source
Senate Bill 121 debated for hours in House committee
SB 121 would eliminate one of Louisiana's majority Black congressional districts and was debated for hours
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana Governor Heckled, Rejected During Tour of Greenland
Louisiana Gov. Brad Landry (R) took a break from throwing out tens of thousands of his constituents’ votes this week to take a little foray to Greenland…
May 20, 2026Open source
Louisiana Governor Heckled, Rejected During Tour of Greenland
Louisiana Gov. Brad Landry (R) took a break from throwing out tens of thousands of his constituents’ votes this week to take a little foray to Greenland…
May 20, 2026Open source
Impact Day: Threat for flash flooding possible today, next several days across Louisiana, region
Stubborn setup stalls across over the next week to 10 days. Hot spots of 6-12+” of rain likely in southeast Texas into western Louisiana.
May 20, 2026Open source
Louisiana man killed in 3-vehicle crash in Boone County
The driver of a dump truck was killed in a crash on SR 32 west of Lebanon Monday afternoon.
May 20, 2026Open source
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30.3244330, -92.0422650
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Lafayette County
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