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Belvidere Police Say Person Found Dead in August Died of Overdose, Not Homicide

Methamphetamine · Lafayette

Belvidere Police Say Person Found Dead in August Died of Overdose, Not Homicide

87% Center coverage: 8 sources

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- A Lafayette man has been charged with murder in connection with the overdose death of a 29-year-old Lafayette woman in March, authorities said. Reginald Bernard, 43, of Lafayette, is charged with second degree murder, possession with intent to distribute heroin/fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, obstruction of justice, monies derived from drug proceeds, possession of marijuana and possession …See the Story

Lafayette Regional Airport Lockdown Lifted, No Explosives Found

Evacuations · Lafayette

Lafayette Regional Airport Lockdown Lifted, No Explosives Found

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

UPDATE, 6/10/2025, 4 p.m.: According to Steven Picou, Lafayette Regional Airports Executive Director, during the investigation authorities determined the device found earlier this morning were auto parts. UPDATE, 6/10/2025, noon: The Lafayette Regional Airport has reopened to the public. State police have confirmed there were no explosives devices or hand grenades found in the investigation. “At 11:38 a.m. routine operations resumed at LFT. An i…See the Story

Local nonprofits admitting struggle, weighing options after continued federal funding cuts

Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette

Local nonprofits admitting struggle, weighing options after continued federal funding cuts

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Diners Can Build Their Own Cheesy Meals at Shane's Loaded Mac Bar in Lafayette

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Shane's Loaded Mac Bar officially opened Thursday on 1043 Johnston St., offering customers a variety of cheesy selections.Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette See the Story

Roundup: Misusing Tenant Funds / Fewer Imports / Undocumented Workers

Bill seeks penalties: A bill that could provide criminal penalties for misuse of tenant funds by landlords is headed to Gov. Jeff Landry’s desk for a possible signature. Both the Senate and the House approved legislation by Rep. Steven Jackson, D-Shreveport, this week, securing it a place on the governor’s desk. Read more from The Center Square. Port volume drops: Import volumes through the busiest trade hub in the U.S. fell 19% from the month …Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette See the Story

Where's Al? Lafayette hosts its first-ever Coffee Festival

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host its first-ever Coffee Festival this weekend. Nathanael Johnson, CEO of Rêve Coffee, shared that the festival has been a long time coming for the community.…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Power mostly restored after Slemco outage in Lafayette Parish

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

UPDATE, 6/13/25, 9:10 p.m.: According to Slemco’s outage map, most of the customers have had their power restored. According to Slemco's website, a few customers without electricity, but the majority of the outage has been restored. UPDATE, 6/13/25, 8:45 p.m.: Slemco crews were informed that a bird made contact with energized equipment in the substation. UPDATE, 6/13/25, 8:30 p.m.: Over 3,500 Slemco customers are with out power in Lafayette Pari…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

A Lafayette Christian standout explains why he chose the Cajuns over 8 other schools

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Lafayette Christian's Luke Green didn't set a specific date on when he would make his decision on where he'd choose to continue his football career in college.College Football · Lafayette Read Article

Lafayette Parish School System to switch insurance administrators in January. Here's why.

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Lafayette Parish School System employees and retirees will have a new third party health insurance administrator after nearly 30 years with the same company.Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Nearly $2.9M for work on old Lafayette Lanes space. See more construction in Acadiana.

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Building permits for the week of May 28 to June 3 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville:Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Special Olympics Camp Schriver in Lafayette wraps up

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LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Lafayette Police Department wrapped up its annual Camp Schriver event with the Special Olympics on Thursday, June 12. The closing ceremony featured a spirited kickball match between local officers and the special athletes. Charles…Olympics · Lafayette Read Article

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