Lafayette LA

A truck owner is asking the public to be on the lookout for his truck after someone stole it on Monday, December 22nd.

Former St. Martinville High and LSU standout Garland Jean-Batiste was among those who felt the time to honor his former coach was beyond overdue. For more than two decades, the sterling accomplishments of Carroll Delahoussaye – a two-time state championship coach – seemingly sat in mothballs, collecting dust outside...

ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) — Police have confirmed that a man has died after getting hit by a vehicle in St. Martinville. According to authorities Peter Jones, 65, was hit by a vehicle while on his bicycle in the parking lot of a supermarket in the 1600 block of Main Street.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Four people have been arrested in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries in Lafayette Parish, authorities said. Christopher Kimble, 21, of Opelousas, Kaleb Cormier, 17, of Opelousas, Khrystian Kimble, 17, of Sunset and Jayden Myers, 19, of Opelousas are facing vehicle burglary charges...

The City of Abbeville water system is using a $5.9 million fully forgivable loan awarded by the state’s drinking water revolving loan fund program to upgrade its existing water treatment plant, according to a news release from the city. The construction project, which began over the summer and is...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – The above-average warmth continues for Acadiana today as high pressure blocks rain or colder weather from the area. Sun and clouds will mix with a warm breeze through the afternoon hours. Highs reach the mid and upper 70s. Overnight, temperatures settle near 60s with patchy, dense fog forming...

ABBEVILLE, LA. (KLFY) — The City of Abbeville announced the retirement of Fire Chief Jude Mire and the appointment of Doris Langlinais, Jr. as temporary fire chief. According to Roslyn White, Abbeville Mayor, the transition was made effective on Dec. 18 and Chief Langlinais will lead the department while the city...

MAURICE, La. (KLFY) — Christmas cheer is getting a competitive twist in Maurice as two local businesses go head-to-head in a friendly eggnog tasting competition. Daiquiri Divas and City Bar of Maurice have sparked holiday excitement by inviting the community to help decide who serves the best-tasting eggnog. The...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– With the rise of credit card skimmers, tap-to-pay was thought to be the scam-proof payment method, but experts warn that scammers are also using tap-to-pay to take your money. Tap-to-pay uses near field communication, which allows devices to communicate when they are close without the need...

LAAFAYETTE, (KLFY) — Last-minute Christmas shopping is in full swing. If a store is still open, it’s likely packed with long lines. In Lafayette, shoppers outside the Acadiana Mall are hoping to find the ideal gift quickly. Last-minute shoppers often have their reasons; sometimes, last-minute is unintentional. “I...