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Federal authorities have confirmed the arrest of a suspect in New Iberia who is accused of planning a violent attack.

A long-time firefighter in Abbeville claimed he was forced to resign, pointing fingers at the mayor during a city council meeting. Fire Captain Beau Barras, a 22-year veteran of the Abbeville Fire Department, accused Mayor Rosalyn White of having a personal vendetta against him and the fire department. Barras said he...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center has been recognized as one of Forbes’ Top Hospitals for 2026, marking a significant achievement in hospital performance. This inaugural assessment evaluated 2,500 candidates and culminated in a final list of 762 hospitals recognized for excellence in...

ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — Citizens in Abbeville were left confused and concerned throughout the month of November after several fire stations across the city were closed for 24-hour periods on random days. The unexpected closures raised questions about public safety and emergency response, prompting concern from...

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — If your kids go to Opelousas Junior High School, here is some news about the early dismissal. Due to a major water leak in the city of Opelousas that is affecting the water supply at OJHS dismissal will begin at 10:30 a.m., officials said. We...

Chief Petty Officer Thamous Calais, a native of Lafayette, Louisiana, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 2, part of the Navy’s expeditionary force.

BALDWIN - The Baldwin Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a man wanted for nonconsensual disclosure of private images. Officials are looking for Paul Vernon Trahan, 36, last seen in Lafayette, Louisiana. Anyone with information regarding his current whereabouts is asked to contact the...

As the investigation unfolds in Crowley, the lessons about smoke detectors hit home harder than ever.

One thing deer hunters really like to see is the buck they just shot lying where he stood when shot. It can be frustrating to have to go to bed and try to sleep when the buck you shot the day before has still not been recovered. That is what...

One person is hospitalized after a shooting, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Authorities reported it happened near Market Street and Church Street on Tuesday, December 16, around 6:30 p.m. They said the victim was taken to a local hospital but their condition has not been released. No arrests have been...