Dangerous rip currents are expected along the U.S. East Coast as Hurricane Erin grows in size this week, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.

Lafayette Fire Department has officially launched the search for the next Fire Chief, following the retirement of Fire Chief Robert P.

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Ville Platte, Louisiana, which resulted in at least one person being shot outside their home, with no information yet available regarding the vi… ...

A homeowner in Scott was left with second-degree burns after an accidental kitchen fire, which was extinguished by the Scott Fire Department with no further injuries reported.

LONDON (AP) — What the skibidi is happening to the English language? “Skibidi” is one of the slang terms popularized by social media, and it’s among more than 6,000 additions this year to ...

Devontae Ardoin was arrested on August 3 near Beaumont, Texas for attempted second degree murder in Ville Platte, Louisiana and transported back to Evangeline Parish to await a bond hearing.

Antonio Donell Rochon, 26, of Rayne, is being sought by the Rayne Police Department in connection with an August 8 shooting, and an arrest warrant has been issued for him on charges of obstruction … ...

Summer heat and humidity persist in Lafayette, La. with little change expected. Hurricane Erin may bring tropical storm-force winds to the East Coast.

The weather will be about the same tomorrow and over the weekend. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s, and lows will be in the mid to upper 70s. We will see about a 40% chance of rain each day. Exp… ...

Joshua Christopher Marceaux, 47, of Jennings, is charged with 3 Counts Child Sexual Abuse Materials under the age 13 and 65 Counts Sexual Abuse of an Animal.

Robert Lafleur, a senior staff accountant and former Opelousas Fire Department member, warns that the loss of the city’s 1% sales tax would have a catastrophic effect on the Fire Department a… ...

Get the latest weather update for Acadiana and the tropics. Expect hot temperatures, scattered storms, and monitor Hurricane Erin's impact on the East Coast.