11 grants awarded to businesses, organizations in downtown Opelousas by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor 3 hrs ago Eleven businesses and organizations in Opelousas were awarded grants from the Opelousas Downtown Development District.
Lafayette school system saves nearly $3 million by directly negotiating insurance contracts BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer 23 hrs ago Six months after the Lafayette Parish School System began directly negotiating and contracting with providers like local hospitals, the system has saved $2.89 million on employee and retiree m…
Trader Joe's hiring in Lafayette as opening day draws closer. Here’s what jobs pay. by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 27, 2026 Trader Joe’s is advertising for jobs at its soon-to-be-opened Lafayette store.
How one Lafayette woman overcame a partner's spinal cord injury and her own heart surgery by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 27, 2026 Katie Ferguson of Lafayette has lived through two extraordinary journeys: one as a long-term caregiver for someone who suffered a severe spinal cord injury and another as someone whose discove…
The old Acadian Superette building in Lafayette is changing hands. Here's what we know. by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 24, 2026 The building that last housed the Acadian Superette in the Freetown area of Lafayette has been sold.
Home ownership by millennials in Lafayette metro spiked between 2018 and 2023, data shows by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 24, 2026 The number of millennials in the Lafayette area who owned a home in 2023 instead of renting jumped by nearly 10,000 over a five-year span, data shows.
Construction permit filed for new Chipotle location, and other Lafayette building other Acadiana construction by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 24, 2026 Building permits issued for the cities of Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish July 15-20:
Three Lafayette economic development districts top $2 million as tax revenue grows BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jul 23, 2026 Three of four economic development districts overseen by Lafayette City Council members acting as the board of directors each had more than $2 million as of May 31, the exception being the Hol…
Lafayette-based Home Bank had net income tick up in Q2 BY ADAM DAIGLE | Staff writer Jul 23, 2026 Lafayette-based Home Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Home Bank, generated $11.6 million of net income during the second quarter, up $255,000 from the previous quarter.
+5 Neighborhood drainage, recreation center improvements in proposed Lafayette 2026-27 budget BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jul 22, 2026 The proposed $830 million operating and capital budget for Lafayette City and Parish would dedicate $28.9 million to neighborhood drainage improvements, $4.6 million to recreation facility imp…
+4 Hensgens urges Vermilion Parish residents to prepare amid SpaceX, Blue Origin speculation BY JOEL THOMPSON | Staff writer Jul 22, 2026 More than 200 people packed the Erath Community Center on Wednesday to hear state Sen. Bob Hensgens address months of speculation about a possible SpaceX or Blue Origin project in Vermilion Parish.
Complaint claims Lafayette school workers were paid for days off, requests investigation BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jul 21, 2026 A Lafayette Parish resident has filed a complaint asking the District Attorney’s Office to investigate Lafayette Parish School Superintendent Francis Touchet for paying some school employees f…
Abbeville-based Italian restaurant to open Youngsville location by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 20, 2026 An Abbeville Italian restaurant is planning to open a Youngsville location.
Time management or time effectiveness? This leadership coach breaks it down. by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 20, 2026 Leadership isn’t about managing time. It’s about making better choices.
Louisiana real estate brokers are busy again. Is the housing slump over? By STEPHANIE RIEGEL and ADAM DAIGLE | Staff writers Jul 20, 2026 New Orleans-area real estate agent Donna Chandler is busier this summer than she’s been in years.
Walk-On's in Carencro has its grand opening today. Some guests could earn free food for a year. by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 20, 2026 The Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in Carencro will have its grand opening this morning.
+5 Cameron Street goes international: Immigrant-owned business energizing an old part of Lafayette by DEAN BOUDREAUX | Contributing Writer Jul 20, 2026 Cameron Street wakes up before the rest of Lafayette does.
A restaurant in downtown Lafayette has closed, but its owner hints at future move by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 17, 2026 The restaurant that moved into the space at the bottom floor of a downtown Lafayette apartment complex has closed its doors.
Memorial scheduled for longtime St. Landry economic development director by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 17, 2026 A memorial service honoring former St. Landry Economic Development director Bill Rodier will be held at 10 a.m. July 25 at Our Savior’s Church in Opelousas.
$12.5M work to begin at Women & Children's Hospital and other Acadiana construction By Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 17, 2026 Building permits for the week of July 8-14 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville:
Youngsville manufacturer to launch $7M expansion, add 125 jobs in Jeanerette by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 16, 2026 A Youngsville manufacturer will launch a $7 million expansion that will include an expansion in New Iberia and 125 new jobs.
Another old building along Johnston could get leveled for a new business. Here's what we know. by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 16, 2026 An old commercial building along Johnston Street in mid-city Lafayette could be leveled to clear way for a 7Brew location to be built.
20-acre site in Broussard certified for economic development by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 15, 2026 A 19.91-acre site in Broussard in St. Martin Parish has been certified for economic development under the state’s certified sites program in coordination with One Acadiana’s Site Development Program.
Catalyst Bank completes merger with a Lake Charles-based bank. See the details. by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 15, 2026 Catalyst Bank completed its merger with Lake Charles-based Lakside Bank, bank officials announced.
+3 Acadiana newsmakers: These 15 company leaders chosen for One Acadiana's CEO Roundtable by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 14, 2026 Fifteen Acadiana business leaders were selected for the 2026 Acadiana CEO Roundtable Program hosted and facilitated by One Acadiana in collaboration with Louisiana Economic Development.
How reading to a baby during a third trimester can make a measurable difference by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Jul 13, 2026 Babies exposed to language during pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester, demonstrate measurable neurological differences after birth.
+16 Home Bank marks 118 years with anniversary celebration and community kindness campaign BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jul 11, 2026 Home Bank is celebrating two milestones this year: its 118th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of its headquarters at 503 Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette.
Two Lafayette properties to be assessed for environmental contamination using federal EPA grant BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jul 10, 2026 Two Lafayette properties will be assessed for environmental contamination through a federal EPA grant awarded to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.