Leslie Westbrook

Members of a survey crew work in the 400 block of Johnston Street Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Lafayette, La. Lafayette Consolidated Government began lane closures June 30 to allow

Dave Derouen adds a fresh coat of paint to the St. John Cemetery gates at the cathedral Monday, July 6, 2026, in Lafayette, La. Derouen said he and others are

Chris Jacomet enjoys his free lunch while decked out in a cow costume during Cow Appreciation Day Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Louisiana Avenue Chick-fil-A restaurant in Lafayette, La.

Following a partial collapse in May, the old Coburns building in downtown Lafayette is undergoing demolition.

There were two things I longed to experience during my two-week Japanese sojourn; one was to visit Kyoto, where my father was stationed in the US Army during “Occupied Japan,” and my other wish was to first rest and recover from the overseas flight and time change at an onsen-ryokan in the countryside. These are the traditional-style inns where one can soak in natural mineral waters and relax.

The new $1.8 million 2026 Oshkosh Striker 6x6 aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle was unveiled during a press conference Monday at the Lafayette Regional Airport Fire Station. The vehicle, which carries 3000 gallons of water, 420 gallons of F3 foam and 450 pounds of PKP firefighting agents, will replace one of the department's two older firefighting vehicles.

It's difficult enough to try and navigate travel in Japan on one's own, and while doing so offers an ongoing element of surprise – both good and not so great – I finally cried “Uncle!”

A white ÒXÓ is seen painted on Hwy. 3147 Tuesday, August 4, 2026, near Pecan Island, La. The exact purpose of the marking and others like it along Hwy. 3147

Workers hoisted the steeple onto the bell tower of the new Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Completion of the church and student center is expected this fall.

A topping out ceremony was held Tuesday for the L.J. Alleman Fine Arts Magnet Academy expansion and improvements project.