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The Lafayette Parish company will add a night shift in Youngsville and Broussard while retaining 62 existing positions. YOUNGSVILLE and BROUSSARD, La. (September 25, 2026) — Leading Edge Manufacturing is expanding production across its two Lafayette Parish facilities, with plans to create 20 direct jobs and retain 62 e

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Apparently, the proposed Bertrand Drive Revitalization project isn’t dead after all. Despite significant pushback by business owners along the corridor that led to slowing the progress of the project and changes to the original plan, Lafayette Consolidated Government has announced road construct

The "new" space race is heating up in the Pelican State.

BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY) — The emergence of a new designer drug in Acadiana has led to an arrest by a multi-agency investigation, authorities said. The drug is MDMB-4en-PINACA, known as “Spice” or “Gerb,” a synthetic cannabinoid that is much more potent and toxic than marijuana. It is a liquid usually consumed via vap

A second teen has been arrested as police reveal new details about the alleged gun deal and attempted robbery behind a Lafayette homicide.

From foggy mornings on I-49 to four-way stop confusion, Lafayette drivers keep making the same mistakes. Here’s what to watch for, and how to drive safer.

A local Thai restaurant will likely move into a small strip center planned for a spot off Johnston Street. Renderings show the 9,660-square-foot development will be built at 101 Gerald Drive and would house Bangkok Thai restaurant, currently housed at 3904 Johnston St. The project was granted two building permits...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A Lafayette family of seven is seeking assistance after a tree fell into their house, rendering the structure uninhabitable. The mother, Latrevion Bellow, discovered the collapse after returning home to find severe damage to the property.The tree collapsed while no family members were inside the

The Junior League of Lafayette’s Tinsel & Treasures market is bigger than ever this year, bringing a record 150 vendors to the Cajundome for three days of holiday shopping and events. From Thursday to Saturday, the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year will feature holiday and home décor,...

LAFAYETTE, La. (Acadiana News First) - Law enforcement agencies from across Louisiana gathered in Lafayette for a summit focused on gun crime, illegal firearm possession, and cooperation between agencies. Joshua Jackson, special agent in charge of the ATF’s New Orleans Field Division, said violent crime has declined ac