Lafayette LA

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Lafayette-based non-profit “Never To Late Foundation” demolishes and rebuilds adjudicated properties, turning them into affordable housing for the city’s north side. The homes are sold below market value. A property located on Harmony Street will be the first of possibly 40...

LAFAYETTE, La. (Nov. 14, 2025) — What began as a tense standoff on Rosewood Avenue Thursday evening ended with a surprise twist when Lafayette Police realized the suspect they surrounded wasn’t in the home at all. Authorities say the Lafayette Police Department SWAT Team and Crisis Negotiators were...

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to Carencro officials. But neighbors in the Centennial Village subdivision expressed relief that it was contained and that no one was hurt.

While the government shutdown has ended, SNAP recipients in St. Landry Parish are still waiting for their full benefits. To help bridge the gap, the parish government organized a food collection at the Ag-Arena. Parish officials emphasized the importance of supporting the community during this time.

Students at Seventh Ward Elementary School in Abbeville received new shoes for winter, thanks to a community-driven effort. Volunteers, led by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana and the Vermilion Foundation, came together to make this happen. The shoe donation was part of Operation Warm, a national nonprofit...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) is currently managing an active scene in the 100 block of Rosewood Ave. related to a barricaded subject. At approximately 6 p.m. LPD officers received information indicating that a suspect wanted for a felony offense was located at a residence on Rosewood...

Kevin Bergeron, 49, of Opelousas, is charged with illegal use of weapons and Lori Gautreaux, 40, of Opelousas, is charged with principal to illegal use of weapons.

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and Basin Arts have announced an open call for artists to design a mural at the University Avenue underpass near Cameron Street in Lafayette, Louisiana. Artists or artist teams can submit their qualifications until December 15, 2025. The mural will be located on University...

Law enforcement agencies in Acadiana came together to support survivors of domestic violence. Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG), along with police departments from Lafayette, Broussard, Carencro, and Youngsville, hosted a supply pick-up for Faith House at Lafayette Police Department Headquarters. Faith House...

The College of the Arts has had their budget cut by 40%. The yearly budget that is allocated to the college is generally completely released on July 1. Due to the current funding problems at UL Lafayette, the administration only released 60% of the budget to the College of the Arts.