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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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Murder in New Iberia: A Family’s Shock | Lafayette Louisiana News
A shocking homicide in New Iberia leaves a beloved mother dead and her family reeling—her live-in boyfriend arrested for murder, but eerie details suggest the…
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Heatwave Lingers with Afternoon Storms | Lafayette Louisiana News
Storms are easing up tonight as temps cool into the seventies, but Sunday brings warmer weather—upper 80s by midday, low 90s in the afternoon—with scattered…
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Rainy Weekend Ahead, Tropics Quiet | Lafayette Louisiana News
Saturday’s forecast is a soggy showdown—expect heavy rain, thunderstorms, and even possible flooding as temps climb toward 90 before the downpours hit. This…
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Football Frenzy: High Scores This Week | Lafayette Louisiana News
This week’s football scene was electric, with blowout wins and shutouts lighting up the scoreboard. Cecilia crushed Northside 59-0, Mamou exploded for 72…
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Vote for This Week's Top Play | Lafayette Louisiana News
High school football’s back and KLFY Sports is igniting the season with their “1st & 10 Top Plays” — spotlighting jaw-dropping moments from every Friday night…
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Fans Vote for Game of the Week | Lafayette Louisiana News
This year, KLFY Sports is letting YOU decide the Game of the Week in high school football! Vote for your favorite matchup after each “1st & 10” show, and your…
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High Schools Battle for Charity in Football Season | Lafayette Louisiana News
This football season, a new rivalry is heating up off the field: the “Pass It On Challenge,” where high schools compete by donating clothes and furniture to…
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Coastal Machine Invests $25.5M in Carencro | Lafayette Louisiana News
Coastal Machine and Supply is pouring $25.5 million into a massive expansion in Carencro, signaling big things ahead as a new space launch site emerges just…
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Palmetto Nursing Center Closes Its Doors | Lafayette Louisiana News
The Tri-Community Nursing Center in Palmetto is closing its doors, handing over to Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation — a move that’s sending shockwaves through…
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SpaceX’s Louisiana Project and Coastal Restoration | Lafayette Louisiana News
SpaceX is eyeing a massive new launch complex in Louisiana, buying state land in Vermilion Parish with potential to fund coastal restoration — but…
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SEC Sues LSU Over NFL Players | Lafayette Louisiana News
The SEC just sued LSU, targeting coach Lane Kiffin, AD Verge Ausberry, and president Wade Rousse over their plan to let former NFL players return for college…
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Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Case | Lafayette Louisiana News
The Lindsay Clancy trial ended in a mistrial after jurors couldn’t agree on whether she was criminally responsible for her children’s deaths — despite her…
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Ville Platte Hospital in Financial Crosshairs | Lafayette Louisiana News
Ville Platte’s Mercy Regional Medical Center is in a tight spot as city officials scramble to keep it open, calling it a vital lifeline for emergency…
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Arrested for Crimes Against Minors | Lafayette Louisiana News
Arrested for Crimes Against Minors | Lafayette Louisiana News
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I-49 Connector Back in the Spotlight | Lafayette Louisiana News
After 40 years of debate, the I-49 Connector in Lafayette is back in the spotlight — with fierce public divide. Proponents call it vital infrastructure to fix…
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SpaceX Meets Cajun Culture in Vermilion | Lafayette Louisiana News
SpaceX’s $100 billion Starbase Louisiana project is set to transform Vermilion Parish, bringing massive economic growth and new jobs — but local tourism…
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Two Dead in Empire Hazardous Incident | Lafayette Louisiana News
Two Dead in Empire Hazardous Incident | Lafayette Louisiana News
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SEC vs LSU Over Player Eligibility | Lafayette Louisiana News
The SEC is locked in a high-stakes legal battle with LSU over two prized recruits, Zxavian Harris and Dae’Quan Wright, who trained with NFL teams this summer…
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Lindsay Clancy Case Hits Dead End | Lafayette Louisiana News
The Lindsay Clancy case just hit a major roadblock: a mistrial was declared after seven days of jury deliberation, with jurors deadlocked — eleven leaning…
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Diesel Surge Hits U.S. Wallets | Lafayette Louisiana News
Diesel just hit a record high across the U.S., sending shockwaves through the economy as delivery trucks—powered by diesel—move everything from groceries to…
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Coastal Machine Expands for SpaceX | Lafayette Louisiana News
SpaceX’s rumored expansion in Vermilion Parish is sparking big local buzz, with Coastal Machine & Supply leading the charge—pouring $25.5 million into a…
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Labor Day Travel Amid Record Gas Prices | Lafayette Louisiana News
Gas prices are hitting record highs this Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.13 per gallon—up from the previous peak in 2012—and millions are still hitting the…
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Three Arrested in Child Abuse Case | Lafayette Louisiana News
Three arrests made in Acadia Parish over alleged child sexual abuse: Timothy Mixon, 43, faces rape and molestation charges; his 18-year-old son Kyler is…
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Lafayette Schools Invest $360M in Future | Lafayette Louisiana News
Lafayette Parish School System is pouring $360 million into major upgrades, building a brand-new Lafayette High School, reviving Duson Elementary, and…
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Louisiana Launches Love Our Waterways | Lafayette Louisiana News
Louisiana’s launching a bold new campaign—Love Our Waterways—to tackle trash in rivers, lakes, and bayous for the first time. Led by Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser…
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Acadiana Eats Festival Returns with New Vibe | Lafayette Louisiana News
Acadiana Eats Festival is back for its fifth year, stretching over two epic days—Friday, October 23rd, and Saturday, October 24th—in Scott’s West Village. Free…
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Bach Lunch Returns with Local Talent | Lafayette Louisiana News
Lafayette’s free Bach Lunch concert series is back this fall, bringing live music, local food trucks, and good vibes to Parc Sans Souci on three…
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Scattered Storms and Sweltering Heat | Lafayette Louisiana News
Scattered storms and sticky heat dominate Acadiana’s forecast as late-summer weather delivers unpredictable downpours and temperatures climbing into the 80s…
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A Nation Held Breathless on 911 | Lafayette Louisiana News
On September 11, 2001, Sergeant Robin Green witnessed history unfold from her fire prevention office—just days after giving birth to her second daughter. As…
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Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse, Faces 35 Years | Lafayette Louisiana News
A 51-year-old man from Morgan City, Carrol Clark, faces a 35-year prison sentence after admitting to horrific crimes including second-degree rape, indecent…
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Fatal Fire Claims Life in Egan Cabin | Lafayette Louisiana News
Fatal Fire Claims Life in Egan Cabin | Lafayette Louisiana News
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Minister Charged in Online Sting | Lafayette Louisiana News
Minister Malcolm Barnes III is facing serious charges in a shocking online sting operation — this isn’t his first rodeo with law enforcement. Accused of…
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Eunice School Split Faces Financial Hurdles | Lafayette Louisiana News
Eunice residents want to break away from the St. Landry Parish School Board after Central Middle School closed, hoping for local control—but a state audit…
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Operation Bottom Dweller: 12 Arrests Made | Lafayette Louisiana News
Louisiana’s top investigators just cracked down hard on online predators in “Operation Bottom Dweller,” nabbing two more suspects—Daquinncy James Stiner and…
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Flag Raises Hope for Mental Health | Lafayette Louisiana News
In a powerful move during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Iberia Medical Center raised a flag to symbolize hope and support for those silently battling…
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Augustine Stays on Ballot in Legal Battle | Lafayette Louisiana News
The Breaux Bridge police chief race just got legal drama as the district attorney tried to disqualify candidate Hubert Augustine over residency — claiming he…
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Man Sentenced to 35 Years with Castration Clause | Lafayette Louisiana News
A Louisiana man sentenced to 35 years for horrific crimes against a child has agreed to surgical castration — but not until near the end of his sentence…
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Laundry Room Blaze Near Tolson Road | Lafayette Louisiana News
Laundry Room Blaze Near Tolson Road | Lafayette Louisiana News
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Cajuns vs Lamar: Historic Rivalry Returns | Lafayette Louisiana News
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns gear up for their 125th football season with a historic showdown against Lamar—first meeting since 2012 and part of a long-standing…
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Dr. Logue Takes Helm at Ochsner Lafayette | Lafayette Louisiana News
Dr. Amanda Logue, a respected physician and healthcare leader with 17 years of experience, is stepping into her new role as CEO of Ochsner Lafayette General…
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Lainey Wilson Joins GameDay in Baton Rouge | Lafayette Louisiana News
Country star Lainey Wilson joins ESPN’s College GameDay for its historic 500th episode and LSU’s season opener against Clemson, as the entire crew—including…
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Tragic Collision on Evergreen Road | Lafayette Louisiana News
A heartbreaking tragedy struck Westlake early this morning when 43-year-old Detria Braxton was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking in the southbound lane…
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SEC vs LSU Over Pro Athlete Rules | Lafayette Louisiana News
The SEC is suing LSU over a bold new crackdown on former pro athletes, accusing the school of intentionally recruiting ex-NFL and NBA players — a move that…
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Peek App Sparks Privacy Alarm in Schools | Lafayette Louisiana News
A new app called Peek is sparking alarm across school districts after revealing how easily it can invade student privacy. Designed to send anonymous…
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Iberia Parish Mosquito Spray Today | Lafayette Louisiana News
Mosquito season is here, and Iberia Parish is taking flight—literally—to fight back. Planes will be buzzing low over Bayou Jack, Lydia, Avery Island, the Port…
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Three Arrested in Bayou Vista Robbery | Lafayette Louisiana News
Three suspects arrested in a high-speed chase through Bayou Vista that ended with a crash, a school lockdown, and armed robbery charges—all linked to a botched…
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Stella Parton’s Final Wish Revealed | Lafayette Louisiana News
Dolly Parton’s sister, Stella, passed away at 80 after a brief cancer battle — her death a surprise to the family, who’ve found solace in fans’ outpouring of…
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Labor Day Weekend Weather Alert | Lafayette Louisiana News
Heatwave alert: Temperatures will soar into the lower 90s with humidity making it feel like the low hundreds—stay cool. Scattered thunderstorms with a 40%…
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Lafayette Schools Invest in Safety and Futures | Lafayette Louisiana News
Lafayette Parish Schools just dropped a major update packed with big wins: $15M on campus safety—including weapons detection and secure vestibules—and $5M…
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Minister Arrested in Louisiana Predator Sting | Lafayette Louisiana News
Ten people from across the country were arrested in Louisiana after falling for a sting operation targeting online predators—think they were meeting a minor…
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FBI Warns Medicare Recipients About Hospice Scams | Lafayette Louisiana News
FBI warns Medicare recipients: scammers are tricking you into enrolling in fake hospice programs to steal your info and file fraudulent claims—using freebies…
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Ville Platte Hospital Battle Escalates | Lafayette Louisiana News
Ville Platte, Louisiana, is in a medical emergency as city officials desperately fight to keep Mercy Regional Medical Center open—its closure would force…
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Fire Ravages Jeanerette Mother’s Home | Lafayette Louisiana News
A devastating house fire at dawn left a Jeanerette mother of five and her children homeless, with everything inside destroyed by flames, smoke, or water…
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Minneapolis Shooting Leaves Four Dead | Lafayette Louisiana News
A deadly shooting erupted in a Minneapolis apartment building yesterday, leaving two people dead—including the suspect—and three police officers injured…
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Surveillance Cameras in Lafayette Parish | Lafayette Louisiana News
Lafayette Parish is saturated with surveillance cameras—mostly automated license plate readers from both public and private sources—creating a vast digital…
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Jury Deadlocked in Clancy Trial | Lafayette Louisiana News
Lindsay Clancy’s trial stalls as jurors remain deadlocked after five days, raising the specter of a mistrial — but her defense sees it as a sign of…
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Convicted for Strangling Mother of Two | Lafayette Louisiana News
Stephen Robin just got convicted of felony domestic abuse battery after trying to strangle a mother of two—audio evidence captured his chilling admission that…
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Holy War Rivalry Heats Up in Lafayette | Lafayette Louisiana News
The Holy War is heating up in Lafayette as Teurlings Rebels and St. Thomas More Cougars clash in a rivalry that’s bigger than football. After a decade-long…
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Bayou Vista School Lockdown Resolved | Lafayette Louisiana News
Bayou Vista Elementary went into lockdown as police hunted an armed robbery suspect nearby — but all students and staff stayed safe. Two suspects were caught…
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Woman Arrested for Meth Linked to Kids | Lafayette Louisiana News
A Louisiana mom, Jamie Semmes, 37, is facing serious charges after three kids under ten in her care tested positive for methamphetamines—and she tested…