The old hardware store in Carencro was sold last week The buyer will reopen it as an Ace Hardware store later this year A large commercial building in the middle of Carencro that has sat empty for years has been sold and will converted into a hardware store which last housed Boomer Comfort’s Furniture until it closed nearly 10 years ago was sold to Church Point business owner William Hardwick Hardwick will open an Ace Hardware store in the building Sept The seller was a trust registered to the Fontenot family The 14,000-square-foot building dates back decades as the longtime home of Carencro Builders Supply store It was recently updated with refinished wood and fresh paint Hardwick also purchased the property across the street at 508 N Email Adam Daigle at adaigle@theadvocate.com Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Carencro, LA – A house fire that broke out Sunday afternoon caused temporary traffic delays along a busy stretch of North University Avenue in Carencro Multiple social media reports surfaced around midday as drivers noticed traffic slowing down near the 4900 block of N It was soon confirmed that the Carencro Fire Department with support from Lafayette and Scott fire departments According to an official statement from Carencro Fire Department, the fire occurred at a home located at 4903 N The flames originated in the upstairs apartment and spread into the attic before crews quickly brought the situation under control and fire crews were able to contain the fire before it spread further The cause of the fire remains under investigation traffic has returned to normal in the area Gallery Credit: KATELYN LEBOFF A house fire that broke out Sunday afternoon caused temporary traffic delays along a busy stretch of N. University Ave. in Carencro.\nRead More Carencro, LA – A house fire that broke out Sunday afternoon caused temporary traffic delays along a busy stretch of North University Avenue in Carencro Carencro Fire Department along with Lafayette and Scott fire departments responded to a house fire at 4903 N... According to an official statement from Carencro Fire Department, the fire occurred at a home located at 4903 N — Residents stepping outside or going for a drive in Carencro have reported a lingering They say it's been happening more and more lately The source of the odor has become a growing concern for residents like Devin Thibeaux who has lived in Carencro with his family for the past four years says the constant stench can be overwhelming at times “The smell that be around here is not good I'm not sure where exactly it comes from," he tells KATC During a city council meeting Monday night the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) addressed the odor issue a nearby landfill is likely contributing to the offensive smell “Our office has identified that there are some issues at the landfill in the vicinity of the roundabout,” she said during the meeting DEQ reports that the dirt cover over the building waste at the landfill has deteriorated allowing the smell to vent into the community So they take bricks and sticks and things of that nature There have been what we call vents in the cover," McMcormick said "Their cover should consist of 12 inches of silted clay every 30 days They are supposed to cover the entire working face of the landfill within that time frame the cover hasn't been appropriately applied or not to the depth it requires." DEQ stated that Hydrogen Sulfide is the smell that is emitting from the site It's commonly found in landfills and is produced by the breakdown of organic waste According to Waste Today Magazine landfill operators are required to cover all disposed waste at the end of each day to mitigate odors Federal regulations mandate that operators use a minimum of six inches of earthen materials as daily cover Thibeaux tells KATC he hopes this new year will bring in newer and better smells “I wish there would be a change or some way to clean it up,” he said The DEQ has confirmed that it is still investigating the situation "A representative from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) spoke at the Carencro City Council meeting on Monday night to address ongoing odor issues reported near the Acadiana Landfill We informed the council that enforcement referrals have been made While no additional complaints have been reported since mid-December LDEQ will continue to monitor the situation and take further action as needed." LAFAYETTE – A Carencro man is facing a potential sentence of more than a century behind bars after being convicted of raping and molesting a child over a yearlong period in Lafayette Parish According to News 15, 46-year-old Matthew Dennis was found guilty by a Lafayette Parish jury on Wednesday of forcible rape and molestation of a juvenile The crimes occurred between April 2013 and June 2014 The case was reported to authorities in 2016 and investigated by the Lafayette Police Department Prosecutors say it was delayed for years due to a series of defense motions with 13 separate trial dates continued over a six-year period the now 24-year-old victim remained cooperative throughout the legal process Lead prosecutor Kaitlynn Mistretta commended the survivor’s courage “She helped us obtain justice for her and helped us protect our community from a dangerous sex offender.” District Attorney Don Landry also acknowledged the work of Mistretta and Judge Royale Colbert in navigating the prolonged case He pointed to the repeated defense continuances as a significant reason for the delay “This is a great illustration that when defense attorneys change so often and the defense is allowed to obtain trial continuances without objection from prosecutors then justice is delayed for our victims and our community.” News 15 reports that Dennis is scheduled to be sentenced later this summer He faces up to 99 years for the molestation conviction and up to 40 years for the rape charge Both charges carry mandatory minimums with no eligibility for parole or sentence suspension for at least part of the terms Dennis could be sentenced to as much as 139 years in prison Gallery Credit: Katelyn Leboff A Carencro man is facing a potential sentence of more than a century behind bars after being convicted of raping and molesting a child over a yearlong period in Lafayette Parish.\nRead More LAFAYETTE According to News 15, 46-year-old Matthew Dennis was found guilty by a Lafayette Parish jury on Wednesday was found guilty of forcible rape and molestation of a juvenile He faces between 25 and 99 years for molestation and up to 40 years for rape News 15 reports that Dennis is scheduled to be sentenced later this summer built around 1984 by Luke DuPont and several of his friends is currently for sale along with a small residential house also on the property Luke DuPont stands on the front porch of a small residential house located on the same property as his greenhouse Thursday built around 1984 by DuPont and several of his friends is currently for sale along with the house With vines climbing along the walls and bamboo a dozen feet tall lining the pathway the unoccupied greenhouse on Moss Street is a striking sight and a time capsule of what used to be Spectators have wondered what could become of the once fully functioning space which has fallen into disrepair over the past several years "the opportunities are endless," now that it has hit the market which combined the usage of telephones poles and cables to build such a large building and the elegance of it's exterior design the greenhouse won the highest award from the American Institute of Architects Louisiana an organization that recognizes individuals for their excellent work and service to the profession and their dedication to the practice of architecture When he purchased the land at 4834 Moss St. Dupont envisioned creating a greenhouse that resembled the iconic Grand Palais in Paris He spent months building the Grand Palais-inspired greenhouse with help from architect Allen Bacque and friends who graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in commercial design said he always took an interest in the structure of things He spent most of his childhood building treehouses Although the greenhouse was his first project he has since designed buildings throughout the Acadiana area and continues his plant business on a smaller scale "I have many fond memories in this place but I am officially ready to part ways with it I want to see it revived however the next owner sees fit but I just hope they keep its structure," Dupont said Now that this one-of-a-kind property is hitting the market giving someone the chance to own a piece of history Dupont said he is excited to see what's next This hidden gem has officially been listed on the market for the first time at $400,000 The listing includes three acres complete with the one-of-a-kind three-story greenhouse that has offices on the second and third floor a catwalk overlooking the space that were crafted using telephone poles a charming two-bedroom home with a living room dining area and a pool adjacent to the house Photo gallery: See more photos of the Moss Street greenhouse here "If a buyer is looking to do another greenhouse opening a bed and breakfast or simply wanting to enjoy the tranquility of a private oasis this place is it," said listing agent David Wegner The specially designed greenhouse thrived as a plant nursery supplying arranged foliage to customers from 1985 to the early 2000s Dupont acknowledged that over time the property has fallen into disrepair due to the difficulty of maintaining the space since he relocated out of Carencro Property values in Carencro have continued to grow with the area's growing population which contributes to the listing price of Dupont's property the three acres were valued exactly at $400,000 based on the land's value and recent sales in the area So when comparing what's sold recently to what Mr those values of the other properties support the price of this property," Wegner said Email Ja'kori Madison at jakori.madison@theadvocate.com Carencro is gearing up for its 42nd Annual Mardi Gras Parade an exciting event where families and friends come together to celebrate the spirit of the season “This is a time where we get together with family and friends,” highlighting the communal nature of this beloved tradition The parade is set to roll out this weekend bringing with it a lively atmosphere and plenty of fun Here’s what you need to know to make the most out of your Mardi Gras experience in Carencro the parade will travel along a 4-mile stretch taking a right on North University Avenue and heading straight to the Carencro Community Center Finding parking at a big event like this can be a challenge but Carencro has made it easier for parade-goers There are multiple parking lots along the parade route including options right at the funeral home and both Melancon Funeral homes along the parade route Carencro officials have placed 32 porta-potties along the parade route ensuring that everyone can comfortably enjoy the festivities Carencro Police Chief David Anderson highlights the scale of preparation that goes into the event “It takes almost 100 police officers to man a route this big.” This year extra safety measures are being implemented especially following the events in New Orleans “It’s fresh in everyone’s mind what happened in New Orleans we have taken extra measures this year that will keep our crowd safe.” Carencro officials are committed to keeping the event family-friendly can enjoy the parade in a safe environment One of the new initiatives this year is a focus on cleanliness “We have a group of volunteers that will hand out trash liners along the parade and we ask that everyone put the trash in the liners.” This ensures that the community stays clean while everyone enjoys the festivities Whether you’re a local or visiting for the first time the 42nd Annual Carencro Mardi Gras Parade promises to be a day of joy and get ready to experience one of the most exciting parades in the region Let’s make this Mardi Gras season one to remember https://www.katc.com/news/local-news/in-your-parish/list-2025-mardi-gras-parades-in-acadiana An old door stands open inside an enormous Luke DuPont looks out of the third-floor window inside his enormous Luke DuPont walks through the second floor of his enormous Luke DuPont descends the stairs inside his enormous LAFAYETTE PARISH — The Carencro Mardi Gras parade is set to roll on Saturday The Carencro Mardi Gras Association recently shared an update on social media parade-goers are now free to play what they want as long as it’s the radio version and not explicit the open mic and PA system for DJs will return which can be found in the parade ordinance on the City of Carencro’s website Carencro Police Chief David Anderson advises attendees to arrive early as more barricades will be in place this year meaning parking areas used in the past may no longer be available "We want those parades and the attendees at these parades to be safe for all—meaning the people on the floats we want to ensure that it’s done in a safe and positive manner." This year’s parade will feature a maximum of 80 floats Weeds grow inside and outside of a window on an enormous Weeds grow up through a broken door inside an enormous Luke DuPont ascends the stairs inside his enormous Stairs leading down to the second floor are pictured inside an enormous A small residential house is located on the same property as an enormous Vines grow up window panels inside an enormous An old tree trunk is adorned with Santa hats inside an enormous A view down the third-floor walkway is seen inside an enormous The restroom on the bottom floor of an enormous The old employee punch clock is pictured inside an enormous — A backyard shed exploded on Morocco Boulevard in Carencro Reports of the explosion came into Lafayette911 around 9:15 p.m KATC will provide updates as more information becomes available MTM President/Lafayette Parish CRP Co-liaison unveils the historical marker during the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony memorializing lynching victims Louis Senegal and Antoine Domingue at the Carencro Welcome Center on Saturday Visitors look at and take photos of the historical marker during the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony memorializing lynching victims Louis Senegal and Antoine Domingue at the Carencro Welcome Center on Saturday one side of the historical marker during the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony memorializing lynching victims Louis Senegal and Antoine Domingue at the Carencro Welcome Center on Saturday MTM President/Lafayette Parish CRP Co-liaison looks up at the historical marker after the unveiling during the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony memorializing lynching victims Louis Senegal and Antoine Domingue at the Carencro Welcome Center on Saturday One side of the historical marker during the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony memorializing lynching victims Louis Senegal and Antoine Domingue at the Carencro Welcome Center on Saturday decendent of Louis Senegal takes a photo of the historical marker during the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony memorializing lynching victims Louis Senegal and Antoine Domingue at the Carencro Welcome Center on Saturday MTM President/Lafayette Parish CRP Co-liaison smiles after she unveiled the historical marker during the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony memorializing lynching victims Louis Senegal and Antoine Domingue at the Carencro Welcome Center on Saturday a quaint building already filled with rich history that now holds two jars of soil honoring Domingue and Senegal a civil rights organization dedicated to promoting racial and social justice held a ceremony for the installation of a historical marker honoring the lives of two Black men who died by lynching in 1896 and 1906 The marker recognizes the unjust destiny faced by Antoine Domingue and Louis Senegal and offers details about the history of lynching in America 1906 by “whitecappers,” bands of poor White farmers who saw Black farmers as economic competition waiting for Black people to fall into their traps Local law enforcement was aware of the crimes they committed but never intervened Domingue and two other Black men were making their way home when they were attacked He returned to the scene and was shot and hanged causing other Whites to protest the arrests also referred to as Louis Sinclair in some records a mob of 500 masked White men overpowered the guard watching Senegal and “the prisoner was no doubt lynched but no trace of him can be found anywhere,” according to an archive of The Times-Democrat Neither Domingue not Senegal’s murderers faced prison time or other legal repercussions for their actions This is why almost 130 years after the murders believes a marker honoring the two men is long overdue An installation ceremony took place in the Carencro Welcome Center With a much larger audience than expected on Saturday people poured outside the doors of the welcome center As the lyrics of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” played “My late husband started this organization and even though he’s not physically here to see it This historical marker installation is part of an ongoing effort to commemorate victims of racial violence and encourage conversations about justice and racial reconciliation led by the Equal Justice Initiative “It's necessary to acknowledge history to move forward,” said Stephanie Wylie “Facing what happened openly and honestly is an important step towards reconciliation because we can’t move forward without this history It also represents a commitment that this kind of violence is not forgotten and to ensure it never happens again.” A part of the ceremony was recognizing submissions to the “Reflections on What the History of Racial Injustice in Lafayette Parish and America Means to Me” literary contest encouraging Carencro students to express their feelings on the past and future of equality a 10th grade student who wrote an essay titled “Understanding Racial Injustice.” His essay tackled religion’s role in permitting slavery with Bible passages being misunderstood to condone the mistreatment of Africans He noted how discrimination shows itself in resources second-place winner and a senior at Carencro High wrote a poem about being from Lafayette but knowing its dark history with racial injustice She ends her poem with “for justice must rise like the morning sun until every name is remembered as one,” a reminder to listeners that the effort to honor those who died unjustly is never over won first place with her powerful piece highlighting Black stereotypes and how they morph one's sense of self worth a popular hairstyle once used to help slaves escape plantations and streets named after slave masters that never wanted to see Black people prosper “My mom encouraged me to do the competition and at the same time in U.S history class we talked about lynching,” Williams said “I wanted people to know that it isn’t all about us getting discriminated against; we’re more than that.” Prejean removed the cloth covering the marker blue monument with distinct gold lettering "I think it’s important for the community to be able to say ‘It’s OK for us to learn about our past.’ We don’t need to keep it buried," Prejean said "It heals people when we bring these topics to light.” Four people have been indicted in the October 2024 slaying of a Church Point man in a vehicle that crashed into a frontage road hotel Investigators believe the shooting happened shortly before that was indicted on one count first-degree murder and four counts attempted first-degree murder was indicted on one count principal to first-degree murder and four counts principal to attempted first-degree murder Carencro Police told us they were called to the Super 6 Hotel on the NW Frontage Road where they found a truck that had hit the building Four other passengers in the truck were not injured by the gunfire LAFAYETTE PARISH — After severe flash flooding swept through parts of Acadiana early Thursday morning residents in the Oak Springs subdivision in Carencro say the rising waters are part of a troubling and ongoing issue who has lived in the neighborhood for six years said flooding has been a persistent problem from the start.“Oh it’s terrible the rain keeps coming and the water just keeps coming up,” Lejeune said.“Ever since I've been here it builds up water like this all through the neighborhood.” While his home avoided flood damage during this latest event Lejeune admitted it came dangerously close.“I was praying I was praying we wouldn’t get much more because I knew the water would come up — and then we woke up to this also dealt with water pooling on his property He recalled the 2016 flood and expressed frustration that little has changed since then Noting how long it takes just to see the water drain from the neighborhood“It depends on how thick it is residents circulated a petition urging parish leaders to address drainage and flooding concerns have only continued.“If I've been here this long and they haven't done anything Lejeune remains hopeful that the parish will finally step in with solutions.“I’d like to see things get done I’d like to see the parish come out and tend to this issue and get it resolved — find where the problem is and get it fixed,” he said Residents in Oak Springs say they’re not just dealing with inconvenience — they’re bracing for what might come with the next major storm and they’re calling on parish officials to act before it’s too late The Mercredi Show a fantastic free concert series at Pelican Park in Carencro The City of Carencro Government has announced the schedule and lineup for Fall of 2025 April 2nd - Gregg Martinez and the Delta KingsApril 9th - Mike Broussard and Young Country w/ special guest Tony BruceApril 16th - Ryan Foret and the Foret TraditionApril 23rd - Travis Matte and the KingpinsApril 30th - Mais OuiMay 7th - SideshowMay 14th -  Leroy Thomas and Zydeco Road Runners The Mercredi Show runs from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm each night Food and beer will be available for purchase at each show Please leave your ice chests at home but do bring lawn chairs and get ready to enjoy some great local music on the hill The Mercredi Show series is presented by the City of Carencro. The Mercredi Show, a fantastic free concert series at Pelican Park in Carencro, Louisiana, will once again return this Fall 2025, so get your dancin' shows ready!\nRead More The Mercredi Show The City of Carencro Government has announced the schedule and lineup for Fall of 2025 The Mercredi Show series is presented by the City of Carencro. Some neighborhood Walmart stores soon will look different Two Walmart stores in Acadiana will be remodeled as part of a national upgrade in Crowley and 3810 NE Evangeline Thwy in Carencro are part of a larger investment in which 35 stores in Louisiana will be remodeled Here’s what your Crowley and Carencro Walmart's will soon look like:  Here are the other cities in Louisiana where Walmart is expected to upgrade:   Store remodels are subject to change based on construction schedules and other factors The first Carencro C’est Bon Seasoning Festival will be held November 8 For the music line-up and more information, click here. The restaurant that opened in the old Hardee’s space in Carencro just over a year ago will close later this week The owner of Sole Haus Kitchen announced Tuesday it will close Saturday at its location at 110 Hector Conolly Road and cited financial challenges as a reason for the closure “It is with heavy hearts that we share the difficult news that Soul Haus Kitchen will be closing its doors,” the restaurant’s Facebook post read “We want to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who supported us The post indicated the restaurant hopes to return at some point in the future “in a new form (to) continue sharing the food The 2,750-square-foot building is now being listed for sale at $1.65 million It is owned by a trust set up by the Kasturi family that paid $1.4 million for it in 2021 A ceremony will take place this weekend to honor the lives of Louis Senegal and Antoine Domingue two victims of racial lynchings in Louisiana  hosted by Move the Mindset and the Lafayette Parish Community Remembrance Project The ceremony will include the installation of a historical marker at the Welcome Center at 409 Veterans Dr The historical marker will serve as a permanent tribute to Senegal and Domingue both of whom died in the late 19th and early 20th centuries victims of the widespread racial violence that plagued the South during this time after being accused of an alleged crime against a white woman A mob of 500 white men seized Senegal from his jail cell despite law enforcement’s knowledge of the mob’s intent and their failure to intervene His killing left the Black community in fear of further retribution and served as a reminder of the terror that Black residents endured in the region Both men’s deaths are part of the legacy of racial terror lynchings that affected the Southern U.S More than 6,500 Black individuals were lynched during this period with Louisiana alone accounting for at least 615 victims The ceremony Saturday will not only honor the lives of Senegal and Domingue but also will provide an opportunity for reflection and dialogue Following the installation of the historical marker offering space for the community to engage in meaningful conversations about justice LA – After a year of serving soul food to the Carencro community Soul Haus Kitchen has announced it will be closing its Carencro location later this month In a heartfelt message shared on social media the locally owned restaurant confirmed that its final day of service at the Carencro location will be this Saturday The owners cited financial challenges as the reason behind the closure “It is with heavy hearts that we share the difficult news that Soul Haus Kitchen in Carencro will be closing its doors,” the post reads “After a year of serving this amazing community financial challenges have led us to this tough decision.” The closure marks the end of what the restaurant called a "memorable chapter" filled with "community support “We want to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who supported us,” the post continues “Your support has meant the world to us and we are truly thankful for the memories we’ve made together.” While the Carencro location will soon shutter Soul Haus Kitchen is still open and operating at its original Lafayette location on West Congress Street Owners encouraged loyal customers to continue showing their support there: Soul Haus Kitchen – Lafayette4150 W suggesting this may not be the end for Soul Haus Kitchen in Carencro: “We hope to return someday in a new form and continue sharing the food and soul that you’ve all embraced.” Carencro customers have a few more days to enjoy their favorite dishes before the restaurant closes its doors at the end of the month Soul Haus Kitchen has announced the closing date and encouraged customers to continue to support them at their one remaining location.\nRead More Dear Soul Haus Kitchen Carencro Family,\n\nIt is with heavy hearts that we share the difficult news that Soul Haus Kitchen.. A Carencro area landfill has been causing a big stink in the city A Monday night meeting aimed to find out what's next The Carencro City Council recently heard from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality about a nagging smell residents have been complaining about Smells have been reported throughout the city said Carencro Mayor Charlotte Stemmans Clavier dealt with odors around the Hector Connoly roundabout in the northeast of the city "Our office has identified that there are some issues at the landfill in the vicinity of the roundabout," said Rhonda McCormick McCormick said smells from the nearby landfill are likely coming from inadequate dirt cover Landfills are supposed to add 12 inches of cover over an entire working areaa at least every 30 days In some instances that cover has not been applied or at the depth that is required," she added meaning it only takes construction and demolition materials such as bricks The office has received nine complaints against the landfill with eight being in reference to smell since Jan Her office also does not have the authority to order or shut down but said that the enforcement division is currently working on an order for the Carencro landfill "We're doing our best at rattling the cages and telling them these are issues," McCormick said Councilman Jordan Arceneaux said at Monday's meeting that calls about the odor in the city have piled up "It's on a scale of magnitude of how many calls I get on this compared to all other calls combined," he said Stephen Marcantel writes for The Acadiana Advocate as a Report for America corps member. Email him at stephen.marcantel@theadvocate.com Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the October 5 shooting on I-49 that left one person dead Lafayette Police arrested two men this past weekend on warrants obtained by Carencro Police detectives in the case of Lafayette was booked with first-degree murder and four counts attempted first-degree murder was booked with first-degree murder and four counts attempted first-degree murder was booked with one count principal to first-degree murder and four counts principal to attempted first-degree murder Martin Parish Sheriff's deputies assisted with his arrest Carencro Police say more arrests are expected All three men are accused in connection with the slaying of Isaiah Sam who died in a shooting that happened on I-49 southbound Police were called to the Super 6 Hotel on the NW Frontage Road The Carencro Mardi Gras Parade rolls on Saturday Revelers line the streets for the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday Revelers shout for throws during the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday A young reveler receives a hula hoop as the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade rolls on Saturday Revelers await the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday makes a throw while riding in the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday are pelted with beads during the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday Revelers welcome the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday Revelers vie for throws during the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday Children compete for throws during the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday Beads rain down upon revelers attending the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday Revelers seek throws during the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday A reveler collects a large bead during the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday Revelers vie for beads during the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday Float riders work the crowd as the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade rolls on Saturday Revelers collect beads as the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade rolls on Saturday Even when there isn't a parade rolling through the streets Acadiana football’s senior quarterback Caden DiBetta dropped back for a pass on the Wreckin Rams' first play of the game against familiar foe Carencro DiBetta connected with senior wide receiver Russell Babineaux who took it 75 yards for a first-play touchdown The Carencro sideline fell silent but for one sentiment from some players that could be heard: It's going to be a long night It was a long night indeed for the Bears who typically put up a valiant effort against their Class 5A District 3 rivals Thursday’s tilt was a completely different story as the Wreckin’ Rams enforced their will They showed they are the top dog in the 337 beating the Bears 51-7 and securing the Class 5A District 3 championship “This is the worst loss to Acadiana by far,” Carencro coach Gavin Peters said “This is the worst one by far since I’ve been here at Carencro I think the last six games have come down to one possession or less and it's just completely unacceptable to go out here and perform the way we did tonight.” Wreckin’ Rams execute on all levelsOpening up the game with a first-play touchdown was just the tip of the iceberg for the Wreckin’ Rams They came into Thursday's matchup looking to take control early and DiBetta was the key to doing so He threw for another touchdown in the first quarter this time connecting with senior wide receiver Jaydon Bessard Once Acadiana secured a two-touchdown lead it went back to its bread and butter; running it up the gut “We got some big plays early and we were efficient,” Acadiana coach Matt McCullough said “I thought we made of course some big plays So I thought we played really well on offense.” almost all of the Wreckin’ Rams running back room got involved but no one stood out more than senior running back Parker Bruno Bruno only had three carries but that was all he needed breaking out for touchdown runs on each rushing attempt He finished the night with around 180 yards rushing to lead his team on the ground “Every time I got the ball I just felt like I could do something with it Sometimes I don’t know how my O-line does it You get the ball and sometimes it just spreads open and you just take it and do what you can.” Bruno wasn’t the only back doing what he could with senior Tayden Collins and Dino Simon scoring rushing touchdowns for the Wreckin’ Rams Acadiana was even more effective allowing the Bears little to nothing all night long They even came away with the only takeaway of the game on an interception by senior cornerback Braylon Noel REQUIRED READING: Lafayette-area high school football: Live score updates and more from Week 10 REQUIRED READING: Lafayette area's top Week 10 high school football matchups, score predictions While Acadiana had its way in the Bears' open-air Cro Dome Carencro struggled from the first drive of the game They started with the ball and quickly had a three-and-out This would become a theme for the Bears as they didn’t pick up their first first down until the second quarter of the game Carencro’s offense struggled to find a rhythm and the same could be said for its defense which had no answer for the Wreckin’ Rams explosive offense not doing what we’re supposed to do in that situation,” Peters said of Acadiana’s opening-drive touchdown “We call those GLPs — game-losing plays — and unfortunately we had a few too many of them tonight.” It was all downhill for the Bears after they dug themselves into a first-quarter deficit they never could recover from they trailed 42-0 making this game no longer about comebacks but about maintaining some pride in front of their home crowd freshman Brandon Duffy would give the Bears fans something to cheer for The 6-foot-1 do-it-all athlete returned a kickoff to the house in the fourth quarter helping his team avoid a shutout “Brandon Duffy is a big-time player,” Peters said “I think he proved tonight that he can play on a top level with a lot of guys this was a final tune-up before the LHSAA playoff brackets are released with them a shoo-in likely to get a bye the jury is still out on if they landed a spot in the brackets after finishing the regular season with a 4-6 overall record Shannon Belt covers high school sports and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network Follow her high school and Cajuns coverage on Twitter: @ShannonBelt3 Send them to Shannon Belt at sbelt@gannett.com (Carencro Louisiana) – Authorities in Carencro are actively searching for 31-year-old Lauren Sage Baker of Breaux Bridge who is wanted on three counts of child desertion following an incident at a local bar According to the Carencro Police Department the incident occurred last Saturday afternoon (Feb 15) at Pogie’s Pour House Baker is accused of leaving her three children locked inside a vehicle while she went inside the bar for approximately two hours Witnesses reported that police arrived at the scene and found the children still inside the car while Baker was inside Read More: Latest Headlines from Lafayette, Louisiana Carencro Police issued a wanted notice for Baker on February 21 stating that she currently has an active warrant for her arrest Authorities are asking anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact the Carencro Police Department at (337) 896-6132 with social media users weighing in on whether leaving children unattended in a car should be considered a crime While some commenters expressed concern for the children's well-being and suggested that Baker may be struggling with addiction others pointed out that times have changed and what may have been overlooked in the past is now taken seriously by law enforcement claiming to have been at the bar during the incident said that police even "cut off the music" inside the establishment in an effort to locate Baker mainly when multiple children are involved Authorities have not released further details on the condition of the children or whether they were placed in protective custody Police are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate Baker Authorities are searching for a mother accused of leaving her three children locked in a car for hours while she was inside a bar.\nRead More (Carencro According to the Carencro Police Department Read More: Latest Headlines from Lafayette, Louisiana The citizens in Carencro, Louisiana have been complaining about a smell throughout their community for quite some time and now they may finally have an answer as to where it is coming from Our media partners at KATC TV-3 spoke to someone in the city of Carencro and they reported the smell of rotten eggs in the air Many have reported the same type of smell on social media for months and now they may know where the stench is coming from many in the Carencro area thought that the nasty smell could be coming from a nearby fish processing plant At a recent meeting before the city council a spokesperson with the Department of Environmental Quality cited the source of the stench which appears to be coming from a nearby landfill regional manager with DEQ said that her office has found an issue with the bedding or covering of a landfill near a roundabout in Carencro and that it is allowing the emission of Hydrogen Sulfide If you've ever produced Hydrogen Sulfide in a chemistry lab you know what it smells like and is unpleasant McCormick cites that the bedding at the landfill is not being maintained which would allow the build-up of Hydrogen Sulfide to escape and get into the air KATC reports that DEQ is still investigating the matter while citizens in the city of Carencro hope that something can be done to eliminate the stench in their community The Lafayette news station contacted Acadiana Landfill for a comment Landfills are required to cover waste daily and other potential threats to the environment One city in south Louisiana may finally know where the stench that has taken over its community is coming from.\nRead More The citizens in Carencro, Louisiana have been complaining about a smell throughout their community for quite some time Our media partners at KATC TV-3 spoke to someone in the city of Carencro and they reported the smell of rotten eggs in the air Landfills are required to cover waste daily Mary Broussard and her family have been living on Fado Street for 3 years While Mary tells KATC she has experienced flooding on her street before “I mean we tried sandbags but it went way over it just started flooding in the house,” says Jeffery Glasgow Her home was another victim of Wednesday's severe rain, which caused major roads to be impassable and schools to be closed The water in some areas of Fado Street—waist deep “I have 3 grandchildren that live with me and all their stuff got ruined from their clothes to their iPads,” Broussard said Her family felt that this damage could have been avoided if the neighborhood had proper drainage surrounding it “If they can dig up the canal a little deeper I think it would be a lot better for everyone living there.” Her son Glizzy Woods who stays with his mother agrees “We all pay taxes right so what is our tax money being done with our drainage it's bad as you can there’s plenty water out there Nothing to our community is being done,” Woods says KATC reached out to the Mayor of Carencro Charlotte Clavier about the drainage system in this particular neighborhood—in a statement she says: "The city has done a lot of work in the area but in order to do more These unexpected large events are hard to plan for but we are thankful for Carencro Police Department Carencro Fire Department and Carencro Public Works stepping up helping our citizens." Broussard tells KATC they’re just thankful to be safe and will continue to salvage what they can from their home you can contact the family at (337) 492-8017 or through this CashApp: $tasialashaa ------------------------------------------------------------Stay in touch with us anytime To reach the newsroom or report a typo/correction, click HERE Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. Select from these options: Breaking News Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our Youtube channel Louisiana are excited about their annual Mardi Gras parade that happens on Saturday and police there want everyone to be aware of a few things the Carencro Police have announced that all roads along the parade route will close at 9:45am on the day of the parade and the floats will begin rolling by 11 am.  For those who live along the parade route in Carencro you will not be able to leave your property for several hours the police agency announced that any vehicle blocking a roadway will be towed at the owner’s expense; this includes trailers and items placed along the parade route For the safety of others parking along the parade route will not be allowed until daylight on the morning of the parade vehicles were parked along the parade route in Carencro to "claim their spot," but paradegoers will not be allowed to park until the morning of the parade It has been an ongoing debate for years about the music played in Mardi Gras parades and now local law enforcement agencies around Acadiana are enforcing the "clean music policy says about music played in and along the parade route this weekend and what cannot be thrown from floats or sold along the route: "No sexually oriented items or items depicting illegal drugs are allowed to be sold No vulgar music will be tolerated by event goers or on floats." The mission for everyone associated with Mardi Gras parades is safety All that anyone wants is for everyone to have a good time and a safe time during Mardi Gras here's what Carencro Police had to say about what you cannot have at the parade in 2025 "No glass containers are allowed along the route It’s illegal to conceal carry a firearm at a parade in Louisiana." Final ThoughtsThe Carencro Police Dept and the Mardi Gras Association invite everyone out to their Mardi Gras parade this year Get there early and be aware of these rules and laws so that you are not found to violate any that is mentioned above Remember that there will be kids at this parade and all Mardi Gras parades so please enjoy yourself and be respectful to those in attendance with kids The Carencro Police Dept. wants everyone going to their annual Mardi Gras parade to be aware of the rules and regulations.\nRead More Caencro Mardi Gras Parade \nPublic Service Announcement\n\nThe Carencro Mardi Gras Association will be hosting the annual.. - Percent of residents with paid hunting licenses: 0.7%\r\n- Total paid hunting license holders: 267,170\r\n- Total hunting license permits and stamps: 991,897\r\n- Gross cost of all hunting licenses: $21,107,452 Over the past 50 years, the number of hunting licenses in California has been on a rapid decline, falling 70% from more than 760,000 in the 1970s to under 268,000 in 2020—even as the state’s population has skyrocketed are why California has the fewest number of hunting licenses in the nation Carencro will soon have new flavors coming to town is taking over the space where Swanky’s used to be at 108 E St Peter Street Barry and Rhonda are coming out of retirement to bring a fresh dining concept to town and the buzz is already building on social media Swanky’s officially closed its doors sharing a heartfelt goodbye and thanking the community for years of support They left the place open for a new chapter hoping it would continue as a local gathering spot That’s exactly what’s happening now with the Reeves family stepping in to take the reins Barry’s 1965 has been keeping everyone updated on Facebook where Barry Reeves shared his appreciation for all the support they've received so far Over 1,000 people have reached out with encouragement Barry and Rhonda are busy with renovations and working on a menu they hope to start sampling soon They’re also looking to hire some kitchen help and inviting locals to apply Coastal Cleaning LLC recently helped prep the building with a fresh wash This “glow-up” has set the stage for Barry’s 1965 to move in and create a new home for locals to enjoy Details on the hours and menu are still being worked out but Carencro is clearly ready to welcome Barry’s 1965 to the community With Barry and Rhonda’s experience and love for serving this new spot is sure to be a great place for locals to come together for good food and good times Fresh flavors are coming to town as a new restaurant has announced it will be occupying the former Swanky's location in downtown Carencro.\nRead More It’s with a mix of sadness and gratitude that we share the news: Swanky’s Downtown Carencro has officially closed its.. I would like to personally thank everyone for the kind words of encouragement for Rhonda and I To all that have been wondering and to those that have even heard rumors,\nRhonda and I are going back into the.. The Old “Swankys” building in Carencro is currently under renovations and soon will be the new “Barry’s” Restaurant... this new spot is sure to be a great place for locals to come together for good food and good times.