The Trump Administration
Trump spent 10 minutes at a Cabinet meeting detailing D.C. beautification, from fountains to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and Lafayette Park.
May 28, 2026Open source
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Storytellers Night at the Blue Moon: A Louisiana lawyer, a camel and 275 YouTube views
Learn about musician Steve Judice from Louisiana, his interesting journey from law to music, and his humorous song, "The Camel Song."
May 26, 2026Open source
A hotel window, flags by the Delaware River, Bob Dylan's birthday, Marquis de Lafayette's surprisingly good...
A hotel window, flags by the Delaware River, Bob Dylan's birthday, Marquis de Lafayette's surprisingly good merch game. And 'Devil Wears Prada 2.' Groundbrea...
May 24, 2026Open source
‘Worst nightmare': Spotsylvania mother charged after baby forgotten in hot car dies
The mother was charged with child abuse and child endangerment after the tragedy on Lafayette Boulevard.
May 21, 2026Open source
26-year-old driver faces multiple charges after leading state troopers on chase near West Lafayette
A state trooper who tried to stop a driver for an alleged traffic violation was instead led on a vehicle pursuit early Thursday morning.
May 21, 2026Open source
More than 200 people buried in Lafayette Cemetery missing from city records The City of Lafayette is sendin...
The City of Lafayette is sending out more letters this week to the 270 people who still have plots at the city cemetery but might not be able to use them.
May 21, 2026Open source
Pedestrian critically injured in hit-and-run crash on Indy's near northwest side
The crash was reported shortly before 5:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21 at the intersection of Lafayette Road and West Kessler Boulevard North Drive.
May 21, 2026Open source
Slain Lafayette student's family fights teen killer's early release: 'We don't get our son back'
A Lafayette teen who fatally shot Comeaux High senior Matthew Carter in 2020 is seeking early release before his 21st birthday, arguing for credit for time s...
May 18, 2026Open source
Boston police seek missing boy, 15
Lafayette LaGrant-Gomes was last seen Tuesday afternoon near Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester, according to Boston police.
May 16, 2026Open source
Jefferson City commission grants demolition permit for Lafayette Street duplex
Jefferson City commission grants demolition permit for Lafayette Street duplex
May 15, 2026Open source
12 indicted in Boulder County for trying to steal $300,000 in Front Range card-skimming scheme
A group of 12 people was indicted in Boulder County on suspicion of using credit and debit card skimming devices at convenience stores across the Front Range...
May 12, 2026Open source
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
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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
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Hammond police officer arrested, accused of participating in cockfighting, officials say
A Hammond, Louisiana, police officer was arrested in connection with cockfighting activities, according to Hammond city officials.
May 27, 2026Open source
Louisiana announces $3.6 billion AI data center near Boyce
Governor Jeff Landry and other Louisiana leaders announced the groundbreaking of a $3.6 billion Applied Digital AI factory campus near Boyce in Rapides Parish.
May 27, 2026Open source
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
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
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
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Location
Lafayette is in Lafayette County, Louisiana.
Region: Central Louisiana
ZIP Codes
70501, 70502, 70503, 70504, 70505, 70506, 70507, 70508, 70509, 70593, 70596, 70598
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70-year-old woman killed in St. Bernard Parish crash, state police say
A 70-year-old Meraux woman died after being struck by a Toyota Corolla while walking in the westbound lanes of Highway 46 in St. Bernard Parish early Thursda...
May 28, 2026Open source
Louisiana has until the end of the summer to invest $20M in rural health innovation
A federal program created last year to provide relief for rural healthcare providers could also result in a $20 million windfall this summer for Louisiana’...
May 28, 2026Open source
Bill to cut down on appellate judges in New Orleans cleared by Legislature
Louisiana House members passed a bill Wednesday to trim two judges from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal in New Orleans.
May 28, 2026Open source
Louisiana lawmakers could send proposed congressional map to governor's desk today
Lawmakers are set to debate Senate Bill 121 Thursday, which is a proposed congressional map that eliminates one of the state's Black majority districts.
May 28, 2026Open source
Louisiana announces $3.6 billion AI data center near Boyce
Governor Jeff Landry and other Louisiana leaders announced the groundbreaking of a $3.6 billion Applied Digital AI factory campus near Boyce in Rapides Parish.
May 27, 2026Open source
7 injured in Louisiana mass shooting, more hurt trying to escape
A late-night mass shooting outside a nightclub in a small Louisiana town on Sunday injured seven people, while even more individuals were hurt as they tried...
May 27, 2026Open source
Maryland woman describes ICE detention conditions in Louisiana
A woman from Maryland detained by ICE last year told News4 conditions are challenging inside the detention center where she’s been held since August.
May 27, 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
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
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