Opelousas woman accused of terrorizing, assault on teacher
St. Landry Parish Sheriff's deputies booked the woman with one count of terrorizing and four counts felony assault on a school teacher.
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Fourth person dies from Louisiana heat in 2026
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has confirmed the state’s fourth heat-related death this year.
Historic Coburn building demolished after May collapse
The historic Coburn Supply building in downtown Lafayette was demolished Friday, bringing down a longtime landmark just two months after a partial collapse left the structure unsafe.
Heat Amps Up...Watching the Eastern Gulf
Hot summer weather is on tap for Acadiana with the heat and humidity approaching Heat Advisory criteria this weekend into early next week.
Free World Cup block party coming to Jefferson Street, hosted by Serving Good Vibes
Serving Good Vibes is hosting a free World Cup block party Sunday on the 400 block of Jefferson Street in downtown Lafayette, with live music and a big screen.
Breaux Bridge man arrested for St. Landry Parish homicide
OPELOUSAS, La. — A 27-year-old Breaux Bridge man has been arrested in a three-year-old homicide case.
New class of cadets graduate from Opelousas Junior Police Academy
More than 20 cadets graduated from the Opelousas Junior Police Academy Friday morning at the Yambilee Building.
Battle of the Boot competition coming to Thomas Park skatepark
The first Battle of the Boot Regional Skate Competition is happening Saturday at the Thomas Park skatepark.
Lafayette Renaissance edge rusher Ansinneo Charles commits to Louisiana
Lafayette Renaissance edge rusher Ansinneo Charles announced his commitment to Louisiana on Thursday, giving the Ragin' Cajuns another addition to their 2027 recruiting class.
Opelousas BMX rider captures first X Games medal, eyes New Orleans
Fontenot recently earned the first X Games medal of his career, taking bronze in the Moto X Best Whip at X Games Sacramento
LSU commit Markez Davis leads Northwest with championship dreams
Markez Davis has always been an athlete. Before emerging as one of Louisiana's top football prospects, the Northwest standout envisioned a future on the basketball court.
Invest 91L odds for development has increased; Hot and dry weather for Acadiana
The NHC has raised the odds of formation to 50% over the next seven days. Invest 91L remains a broad area of low pressure in the eastern Gulf.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on rape and trafficking charges
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami after U.K. prosecutors said they brought further rape and sex trafficking charges against them.
TD 2 forms, expected to impact Acadiana as Tropical Storm Bertha later this week.
Tropical Depression 2 has formed in the Eastern Gulf...expected to drift westward to the Louisiana Coast and have some impacts in Acadiana later this week .
Argentina or Spain? You can watch in Downtown Lafayette
The 400 block of Jefferson Street will be shut down Sunday for a free World Cup Final Block Party with indoor-outdoor watch party with big screens, bars, food and that Downtown Lafayette atmosphere.
Mamdani says he’s still looking into arresting Netanyahu if Israeli leader visits New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his office is still looking into arresting Benjamin Netanyahu if the Israeli prime minister visits the city for the UN General Assembly in September.
Police seek information after juvenile killed in hit-and-run crash
Lake Charles Police say the crash happened in the area of Red Davis McCollister Road, west of South Park Road; the juvenile was riding an electric scooter.
Meeting to discuss SpaceX possibilities moved
A Rotary lunch scheduled to discuss the impact of a SpaceX agreement on Vermilion Parish has been moved to the Erath Community Center to accommodate the number of people who want to attend.
Funeral procession for Deputy US Marshal Drew Hanson
The family of Michael Andrew Hanson and his colleagues with the U.S. Marshals Service announce the memorial service honoring Deputy U.S. Marshal Michael Andrew Hanson.
LDH confirms first human West Nile case of 2026 mosquito season
LDH has confirmed Louisiana’s first human case of West Nile virus of the 2026 mosquito season and is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Sizzling Summer heat continues through the weekend
It looks like we’re in for a quiet, hot weekend ahead! Today's highs are expected to top out in the low 90s, with heat indices soaring up to 107°.
Division Street shooting leaves one injured
A shooting on Division Street in Lafayette Sunday morning left one person in the hospital. Lafayette detectives are investigating what happened.
North Vermilion alum Tyson LeBlanc drafted by Detroit Tigers in 2026 MLB Draft
North Vermilion alum Tyson LeBlanc is headed to professional baseball after the Detroit Tigers selected him in the second round, No. 61 overall, in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Widespread showers and storms through Tuesday with an increased flood risk
Don’t let that sunshine fool you—scattered showers and thunderstorms are still on track for this afternoon and evening.