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A new group of Acadian medics is set to begin their EMS careers after completing training at the National EMS Academy’s Lafayette campus. Through 12 weeks of classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical experience, 26 students are now prepared to provide skilled emergency care to patients across Hub Ci

For nearly 25 years, Leonard Louvierre has been one of the more familiar faces in Lafayette’s restaurant industry. Now, with his eatery, Zea Rotisserie & Bar, still basking in its expanding space, Louvierre says he still loves the business. In a conversation with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast, he says “yo

ACADIA PARISH, LA. (KLFY) — A Youngsville man was sentence to 30 years for a vehicular homicide in a deadly crash in Acadia Parish in November 2024. Billy Kritzer was sentenced earlier today at the Acadia Parish Courthouse in connection with a crash that killed 59-year-old Gilbert Price, Jr. of Rayne. Kritzer will serv

LAFAYETTE, La. (Acadiana News First) - KADN, KATC, and KLAF have officially merged into a single, unified brand: Acadiana News First. This new, combined brand represents a historic step forward for local journalism in Acadiana. By combining the strengths, resources, and talents of all three stations, now under the Gray

Westgate High School evacuated Monday after a second bomb threat this month. Students moved to Anderson Middle School as Iberia Parish deputies investigate.

LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY)– A video showing a large fight in downtown Lafayette has drawn widespread attention on social media, prompting public concerns regarding nightlife safety in the area. In response, the Lafayette Police Department is highlighting its tactical patrol strategies aimed at quickly de-escalating conflicts

Lafayette and surrounding areas can expect partly cloudy skies today, with afternoon showers and thunderstorms developing as we continue to watch a tropical disturbance in the Gulf. High temperatures will reach the low 90s, accompanied by east-northeasterly winds at 10 to 15 mph. Heavy rainfall with the potential for u

The American Cancer Society held its annual Black & White Gala on Aug. 22 at the Doubletree in Lafayette. The elegant event celebrated 15 years of fighting cancer and funding research for a cure. Guests and honorees dressed in their finest formal attire for a night of dinner, dancing and glamour. Think black and/or whi

Los Hermanos is know for serving classic tacos and Mexican-fusion fare

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Days after a badly decomposed body was found in the rubble of the old La Quinta Inn demolition site, Lafayette police say the man's identity and cause of death remain unknown. Sky 15 video captured the demolition underway along the Evangeline Thruway, work that...