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Lafayette Louisiana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Lafayette Louisiana News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Lafayette and Acadiana. From local government and business developments to energy, healthcare, education, public safety, culture, festivals, economic growth, and community events across Lafayette Parish and the Acadiana region, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Louisiana's most…
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- Lafayette Louisiana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tragic Crash on LA Hwy 109 | Lafayette Louisiana News
Tragic Crash on LA Hwy 109 | Lafayette Louisiana News
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Heatwave Ends with Rain in Sight | Lafayette Louisiana News
Heat advisory back for Lafayette and Southern Louisiana — temps hitting 100+ with heat index soaring to 115, clear skies early but storms brewing later. Be…
- Lafayette Louisiana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Heat Advisory and Storms Ahead | Lafayette Louisiana News
Heat advisory in full swing across Acadiana with temps climbing to near 97 degrees and heat index hitting 110—plus storms brewing after 3 PM bringing damaging…
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Three-Year Degrees Reshape Higher Ed | Lafayette Louisiana News
A bold new trend is reshaping higher education: three-year bachelor’s degrees that slash credits from 120 to 90, helping students like Giles Sims jump back…
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Sean Grayson Dead After Sonya Massey Shooting | Lafayette Louisiana News
Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson, convicted of second-degree murder in the July 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year sentence. The…
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Phoenix Officers Fired After Unreported Stop | Lafayette Louisiana News
Two Phoenix cops fired and arrested after a brutal, unreported traffic stop—where they allegedly smashed a car window, Tasered victims, and used excessive…
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Heat Advisory and Storm Threat | Lafayette Louisiana News
Weather’s turning hot and stormy—tonight clears to partly cloudy with temps near 80, but Monday kicks off sunny before heat surges into the 90s, feeling like…
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Heat Wave Alert: Stay Safe This Week | Lafayette Louisiana News
Buckle up for a brutal heatwave hitting hard — temperatures soaring into the 100s with heat indexes climbing to 110, lasting through at least Tuesday. Stay…
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Handyman Arrested Despite Military Son | Lafayette Louisiana News
A U.S. resident for 19 years, handyman Luis Manuel Aviles was arrested in Key West while leaving his home — just as his son, a deployed Navy sailor on the USS…
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Hawk Fire Forces Evacuations in Reno | Lafayette Louisiana News
The Hawk Fire is roaring through northwest Reno, devouring over 10,500 acres and forcing evacuations for nearly 14,000 homes—including areas near the…
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Tropical Storm Moke Hits Hawaii | Lafayette Louisiana News
Tropical Storm Moke slammed into Hawaii’s Big Island Sunday, dumping up to 15 inches of rain in some spots and reigniting fears of flash floods and…
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Heat Wave Alert with Storm Risks | Lafayette Louisiana News
Scorching heat waves are here to stay — temps hitting 100°F with humidity making it feel like 110°, plus scattered afternoon storms bringing wind, hail, and…
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Global Visa Ban | Lafayette Louisiana News
A federal judge has just overturned Trump’s sweeping visa ban targeting 75 countries, calling it unlawful and beyond the Secretary of State’s authority. The…
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Jones’ Damages Cut to $1.5M | Lafayette Louisiana News
A Texas appeals court slashes Alex Jones’ punitive damages owed to a Sandy Hook family from $45 million to $1.5 million, capping each parent’s share at…
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Canada Walks Away from U.S. Trade Deal | Lafayette Louisiana News
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled his team from U.S. trade talks at the last minute, just hours before massive new tariffs—potentially hitting 50% on…
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Texas Judge Denies New Trial for Karmelo Anthony | Lafayette Louisiana News
A Texas judge has denied a new trial for 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murdering 17-year-old track athlete Austin Metcalf at a high school meet…
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Trailblazer Kassebaum Baker Passes | Lafayette Louisiana News
Trailblazer Nancy Kassebaum Baker, Kansas’s first female U.S. Senator and a 1978–1997 public servant devoted to her home state, has passed away. Her family…
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USPS Mail-In Ballot Rules Spark Controversy | Lafayette Louisiana News
The USPS is pushing forward with new mail-in ballot rules that mirror Trump’s previously blocked executive order, requiring states to notify them 60 days…
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School Coach Arrested for Sex Trafficking | Lafayette Louisiana News
A school coach and bus driver in Rapides Parish, Esaw Owens III, was arrested on serious charges of human trafficking and purchasing commercial sex with minors…
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Deadly Shooting at Chip's Daiquiris | Lafayette Louisiana News
A deadly shooting erupted outside Chips Daiquiris in Eunice just after midnight, leaving two dead and three critically injured. Victims include Davion Ali…
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Saints Preseason Meltdown vs Rams | Lafayette Louisiana News
Saints preseason crumbled in a 0-34 loss to the Rams, with Zach Wilson throwing for just 55 yards and an interception, and Spencer Rattler adding a brutal…
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Heat Wave & Storm Watch Ahead | Lafayette Louisiana News
Heat’s hitting the 90s with feel-like temps near 110—heat advisory in effect. Scattered storms this afternoon could bring strong winds, hail, heavy rain, and…
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Volunteer Firefighter Dies in Crash | Lafayette Louisiana News
A Louisiana volunteer firefighter, Robert Hughes, 49, died tragically after his SUV veered off the road during an emergency call, ejecting him from the…
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Heat Wave Lingers Then Shifts | Lafayette Louisiana News
Southeast Texas and Louisiana are bracing for a brutal heat wave that’s sticking around through Monday, with temps climbing into the upper 90s and possibly…
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Volunteer Firefighter Dies in Highway Crash | Lafayette Louisiana News
Volunteer Firefighter Dies in Highway Crash | Lafayette Louisiana News
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You Pick the Game of the Week | Lafayette Louisiana News
Fans call the shots this season as KLFY Sports lets you pick the Game of the Week for every 2026 high school football matchup. Nominees drop after “1st & 10,”…
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Trump’s 50% Tariffs Shake U.S.-Canada Trade | Lafayette Louisiana News
Tensions between the U.S. and Canada are escalating as President Trump slaps a 50% tariff on $20 billion in Canadian imports, prompting Prime Minister Trudeau…
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Judge Strikes Down Trump Visa Ban | Lafayette Louisiana News
A federal judge in New York has struck down a Trump-era visa ban targeting 75 countries, calling it unlawful and discriminatory. The policy, which blocked…
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Big Island Braces for Storm Moke | Lafayette Louisiana News
Hawaii’s Big Island braces for Tropical Storm Moke as residents recover from the devastation of Hurricane Lala, which left one dead, toppled trees, flooded…
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Missing Advocate Wanted in Husband’s Death | Lafayette Louisiana News
A chilling mystery unfolds as an arrest warrant is issued for Karen Solomon, a missing mental health advocate, charged with assault and battery after her…
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Trailblazer Who Defied Party Lines | Lafayette Louisiana News
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the trailblazing Kansas senator who broke barriers as the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without her husband holding office, has…
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Shooting at Chip's Daiquiris in Eunice | Lafayette Louisiana News
A brutal early morning shooting in Eunice, Louisiana, left two dead and three critically injured outside Chip’s Daiquiris—investigators now focus on one…
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Florida’s Smart Coastal Future | Lafayette Louisiana News
Coastal cities are already battling rising seas and fiercer storms—think Miami Beach streets flooding knee-high during rain. Florida’s responding with smart…
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Tragedy at Chip's Daiquiris in Eunice | Lafayette Louisiana News
Five people shot at Chip’s Daiquiris in Eunice, Louisiana—two dead, three critically injured. Police are investigating multiple weapons and shell casings found…
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Scorching Heat and Storm Watch | Lafayette Louisiana News
Heat waves are hitting Acadiana hard — temps soaring into the 90s with heat index near 110, prompting a heat advisory. Stay hydrated and seek shade. Scattered…
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Seniors Lead Young Ragin' Cajuns | Lafayette Louisiana News
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are poised for a breakout 2026 season, fueled by youthful energy and veteran leadership. With over half the roster made up of…
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Candidate With Criminal Record Runs for Police Chief | Lafayette Louisiana News
A controversial candidate for Church Point, Louisiana’s police chief, Terrence Garrick Junior, has a troubling history of arrests dating back to 2009 —…
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Heat Wave Stays Through Weekend | Lafayette Louisiana News
Thunderstorms are rolling through Acadiana tonight, but they’ll clear by midnight—just in time for a brutally hot weekend. Temperatures will soar to 100°F…
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Opelousas Budget Fixes After Tax Slip | Lafayette Louisiana News
Opelousas City Council approves a $4 million over budget, bringing total spending to $33 million — a move made possible after restoring the sales tax following…
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Northside vs Westminster Scrimmage Preview | Lafayette Louisiana News
High school football’s heating up as Northside High and Westminster Christian Academy clash in a high-stakes scrimmage—more than just practice, it’s a preview…
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Acadiana Veterans Day Care Packages | Lafayette Louisiana News
This Acadiana veterans group is back for their seventh annual Veterans Day parade and care package giveaway, kicking off donations on Friday, September fourth…
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Nashville Man Found Dead After Alarming Encounter | Lafayette Louisiana News
A Nashville man, Conor Anderson, found dead in a wooded area near James Robertson Parkway after telling police he was robbed twice and threatened — his body…
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Record-Breaking Blue Marlin Caught Off Maine | Lafayette Louisiana News
A fishing crew off Massachusetts’ coast hooked something unbelievable—a 11-foot, 1,260-pound Atlantic blue marlin, believed to be the largest ever caught on…
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Data Cards Reveal Secrets of Deadly Crash | Lafayette Louisiana News
Intact flight data cards recovered from a deadly mid-air collision between a Cessna and a state police helicopter in central Pennsylvania could unlock the…
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Hot, Stormy, and Humid Ahead | Lafayette Louisiana News
Storms are rolling in tonight with damaging winds and lingering chances into the weekend—Saturday’s the best shot for rain, but don’t count on relief from the…
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Heat Waves Hit Classrooms | Lafayette Louisiana News
When the heat index hits 110+ in Acadiana, Cathedral Carmel School in Lafayette is rethinking recess and PE to keep kids safe—hydration checks before stepping…
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Acadiana Storms Leave 20K Without Power | Lafayette Louisiana News
Acadiana took a brutal hit from severe storms this week—high winds, hail, and lightning left over 20,000 homes without power. Multiple weather warnings raged…
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Power Outage Hits Acadiana Hard | Lafayette Louisiana News
A major power outage hit Acadiana, leaving 25,000 people without electricity—with statewide totals hitting 50,000—after trees crashed into power lines…
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Tree Falls on Gas Meter in Duson | Lafayette Louisiana News
Tree Falls on Gas Meter in Duson | Lafayette Louisiana News
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Two Shot in Apartment Shooting | Lafayette Louisiana News
Two men known to each other were shot in a late-night altercation at Acadian Manor Apartments—both are stable, no others injured, and police say it’s an…
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My Ride K-12: Safety Scans on School Buses | Lafayette Louisiana News
LPSS just launched My Ride K-12, a smart bus tracking system that scans student IDs for real-time safety and parental peace of mind. It not only tracks kids…
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Judge Allows Social Media Evidence in Murder Case | Lafayette Louisiana News
A judge just greenlit the use of social media evidence in a high-stakes murder trial, paving the way for prosecutors to present surveillance footage showing…
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Baseball Field Fire Caused by Welding | Lafayette Louisiana News
A spark from a cutting torch turned into chaos at Tigue Moore Field as dry grass and pine needles caught fire, quickly damaging the fence, padding, and…
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Lafayette Apartment Shooting Investigation | Lafayette Louisiana News
Two men shot each other in a Lafayette apartment around 1 a.m. on Friday, August 21 — both wounded but stable. Police believe it was mutual, but motive remains…
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Fire at Lafayette Ballpark Billboard | Lafayette Louisiana News
Fire at Lafayette Ballpark Billboard | Lafayette Louisiana News
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Robley Drive Closure & Detour Guide | Lafayette Louisiana News
Robley Drive is temporarily closed to keep traffic flowing smoothly on E. Broussard Road, speeding up construction and avoiding gridlock. Drivers are directed…
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Governor to Reveal SpaceX Deal | Lafayette Louisiana News
Governor Jeff Landry is about to drop a bombshell Tuesday at Magdalen Place—rumored to be SpaceX’s big move into Louisiana. With lawmakers already passing…
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Walmart Finally Adds Tap-to-Pay | Lafayette Louisiana News
Walmart’s long-awaited tap-to-pay rollout is finally here, letting shoppers use Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay at checkout — a major shift after years…
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Walmart Finally Adds Tap-to-Pay | Lafayette Louisiana News
Walmart’s long-awaited tap-to-pay rollout is finally here, letting shoppers use Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay at checkout — a major shift after years…
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Lawyer Turns to Hot Sauce for Charity | Lafayette Louisiana News
Injury lawyer Morris Bart’s got a spicy new side hustle—his Louisiana hot sauce, “flavor-forward with medium heat,” is hitting shelves in 74 Rouses stores and…