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A man and a woman have been arrested after the body of a woman was found in the 700 block of Bonin Rd. on Saturday, June 25, according to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office.

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office says that two men have been arrested in connected with a woman's death Saturday morning. Sheriff's Department Spokeswoman Valerie Ponseti says deputies were called out to the 700 block of Bonin Road Saturday morning after a report of a woman was lying in the roadway. The female was unresponsive.

Lafayette Police arrested a 16-year-old suspected of shooting and killing a 15-year-old on S. Sterling Street last week.

A woman who was killed in a shooting overnight at a residence in Lafayette has been identified as Karla Garner, 38, police said. Two people have been arrested in connection to the shooting. Deputies responded to a call regarding an unresponsive female in the roadway near the 700 block of...

A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy near downtown Lafayette last week, police said Monday. The boy, of Lafayette, was arrested and booked on one count of second degree murder, the Lafayette Police Department said in a press release. Police were called...

Inspectors who looked at more than 50 homes built by D.R. Horton in south Louisiana found design problems with the roofs and ventilation systems, according to the attorneys suing the national building company. The experts found the attic ventilation in the homes consistently did not meet minimum building codes or...

A woman was killed in a shooting overnight at a residence in Lafayette, police said. The shooting was reported around 1 a.m. Monday in the 600 block of Hammond Road, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Officers found a woman who had been shot several times inside of a residence.

One little league baseball team is going viral for their dance moves. The official Bleacher Report Instagram account shared a video of a little league baseball team with the caption "State Champion vibes." The original video came from TikTok user @abby_michelle, who seems to be a baseball mom of one of the players on the team.

Dr. Nathan Roberts is ending his service as dean of the College of Education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Dr. Paula Montgomery will become the college’s interim dean until Roberts’ successor is named. She will return to UL Lafayette in her new role beginning July 1. Montgomery, the college’s former associate dean and a professor, retired from those positions in 2020.

A guilty verdict and life sentence in a murder trial last week in Crowley is refocusing attention on a Louisiana domestic violence law inspired by the case. With Heather Mouton's father and others about the change in law, the came from her tragic death. Tags. Local. Case That Galvanized "Heather's...

It was a violent end to the weekend in Lafayette as local police say one female is dead and a male is injured following two separate shootings. The first shooting was reported around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night as officers were called out to the 400 block of Hilda Street. Police say the male suffering a non-life threatening gunshot wound after being involved in an argument with other people.

Lafayette Crime Stoppers is asking for help to solve a burglary that happened at a dollar store on Carmel Drive.

The Yankees finally broke their record-tieing no-hitter streak in the 7th inning, but the REAL bit of excitement came from a little girl in the stands.

Westgate's Derek Williams Commits to Texas. Williams chose the Longhorns over LSU, Alabama and Florida

The Longhorns hooked another top 2023 recruit on Monday in safety Derek Williams of New Iberia, Louisiana.

You may have seen the young people with signs on Bertrand Drive today. At first, I was certain that it was a protest. "Had a Tough Day?" and "Stop 4 Prayer" were just some of the messages on the signs that were being held up on Bertrand Drive by members of Acadiana Baptist Church.

Five-star safety Derek Williams has committed to Texas, he announced on Twitter Monday. Williams is the No. 3 safety and No. 37 player in the nation, per 247Sports Composite. At 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds, Williams attends Westgate High School and is the No. 3 player in Louisiana. "1000% COMMITTED," Williams wrote. ...

A woman was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside a home on Hammond Rd. after the home was shot at several times around 1 a.m.

The Carson Scholar Fund recognizes students who excel both academically and in humanitarian accomplishments. 547 new students from across the country were named as 2022 Carson Scholars this year. In May, these remarkable scholars and their families were recognized at exclusive film premieres across the country. “Carson Scholars: Heroes Among Us,” featured live shots of scholars demonstrating how they are using their gifts and talents to make the world a better place. Touchet attended the premiere and award night in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he was presented his medal and certificate from Dr. & Mrs. Carson. The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. was founded in 1994 and has awarded more than 10,000 scholarships since it’s inception.