A building permit for $1.5 million was issued for the project at 3300 Johnston St. by Lafayette Consolidated Government on Thursday, about a month after the building was demolished.

Mardi Gras spans weeks, ending with Lent. Despite windy conditions, KATC captured the spirit of the King Gabriel Parade in downtown Lafayette on Fat Tuesday, marking the start of the Lenten season.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch that includes New Orleans and Baton Rouge metro areas until 7 p.m. Tuesday. The threat of severe weather prompted New Orleans Mardi Gras parades to roll early Fat Tuesday and attention is now turning what is in the forecast this afternoon and evening.

New Orleans parades and the Cajun version of Mardi Gras, called the courir, may seem worlds apart, But experts say they have more in common than you may think.

Omnium Circus will make its Lafayette debut when it brings its "jaw-droppingly, awe-inspiringly and uplifting" show, “I’m

Louisiana state law says that if a restaurant is serving imported crawfish or shrimp, the menu must note the country of origin and clearly state the word "imported."

Jack Bech grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, hoping to emulate his older brother. It didn't matter he was playing football games against Tiger's friends, most of whom were five or six years older, significantly bigger and more polished players than he was.

From stiffer penalties to new restrictions, several proposals filed in the Louisiana Legislature aim to reshape how justice is served across the state.

Mardi Gras is meant to be a time of celebration, but this year, several brawls across Louisiana have already gone viral.

With strong winds and potential severe weather looming over South Louisiana, Mardi Gras celebrations are being reshuffled or canceled entirely across the state.

For those hoping for an all-Uptown New Orleans final, they will have to wait another year. Lafayette Christian controlled the game from the start and defeated De La Salle 62-37.