The Latest Breaking News from Lafayette

In April 1912, a young Black woman named Clementine Barnabet confessed to murdering four families in and around Lafayette, Louisiana. The widespread news coverage at the time effectively branded her a serial killer.

Korey LaVergne was jailed on three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile and was released after posting bail

A gunman used a deceptive four-word phrase to lure an Indiana judge and his wife before shooting them through their front door in a brazen Sunday afternoon attack.

Korey LaVergne, 37, jailed Friday evening on three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, according to officials

Life in Lafayette moves at a steady rhythm shaped by busy roadways, growing neighborhoods, and the daily routines of people who rely on their vehicles to work, care for family, and stay connected to the community. When an unexpected road injury disrupts that rhythm, the impact can feel overwhelming, affecting…

This week, TravelSmart is bringing you a taste of Louisiana. Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman shares some of the best places to visit, from the jazz-filled streets of New Orleans to Lafayette’s wildlife-filled Atchafalaya Basin.

Music runs through the veins of Louisiana, with a richness and variety unrivalled by any other state – Annabel Grossman reveals the cities, towns and bayous where you’ll hear some of the best

Scott Anthony Gastal, who at age 11 had testified in court in the 1980s that his priest had raped him, was beaten to death

A culinary journey through the Pelican State brings swamp tours, karaoke and a selection of North America’s most indulgent dishes, finds Jo Davey