As temperatures drop across Acadiana this week, fire officials are seeing a rise in house fires, a trend raising concerns heading into the colder days ahead.

An individual who was infected with the first severe case of bird flu in the U.S. has died, Louisiana health officials said on Monday.

The Lafayette Public Library has announced the 2025 selection for its community read, Lafayette Reads Together. This year’s selection is Finding Someplace by Denise Lewis Patrick. Copies will be available at library branches starting January 13. Supplies are limited, and only one copy per person will be distributed.