Abbeville High’s new reading program: Beyond the Page
A summer conversation between English teachers Tiffany Fontenot and Lauren Howell turned into a brand-new reading program at Abbeville High School called Beyond the Page. Beyond the Page is based on the popular AR reading program. Each week, students earn prizes based on the points they accumulate. They take a quiz on what they’ve read, using a test generator created by Fontenot and Howell, to determine how many points they receive. Some prizes include snacks, notepads, key chains, ID badge hold
SoLAcc offers paid path to electrician careers in New Iberia
South Louisiana Community College is partnering with local employers to train Acadiana’s next generation of electricians through a new Registered Electrical Apprenticeship at its New Iberia Campus. The four-year program combines classroom instruction through SoLAcc with paid, on-the-job training through participating employers, allowing apprentices to earn while they learn and work toward becoming journeyman electricians . The program marks a first within Louisiana’s community and technical coll
Christa Pike’s Case Has Everyone Talking About Louisiana’s Willie Francis
Willie Francis survived Louisiana's infamous 1946 electric chair malfunction in St. Martinville. Here's why his Supreme Court case is being discussed again after Christa Pike's failed execution.
House engulfed in flames on Live Oak Street in Rayne
RAYNE, LA. (KLFY) -- A house engulfed in flames earlier today, according to officials. The residential fire was located in the area of Live Oak Street. No further information on cause of the fire, reported injuries or details on the structural damage of the building has been released. We will...
AI-powered downtown Lafayette nightclub heads to council vote amid safety concerns
A proposed downtown Lafayette nightclub featuring AI bartenders and automated systems is headed to the City Council on Tuesday, with its owner saying he is prepared to follow whatever conditions the council sets for the business. Quintin Borel wants to open Plush Syndicate, a proposed 325-person nightclub at 201 Jefferson...
Christa Pike’s Case Has Everyone Talking About Louisiana’s Willie Francis
Willie Francis survived Louisiana's infamous 1946 electric chair malfunction in St. Martinville. Here's why his Supreme Court case is being discussed again after Christa Pike's failed execution.
Bertrand Drive utility work moves forward as broader revitalization plan remains under review
Despite opposition from some Bertrand Drive business owners over proposed development rules, Lafayette Consolidated Government says the first phase of proposed changes to the the corridor are moving forward, with crews installing underground communication infrastructure. “The project never halted,” said Jamie Boudreaux, LCG’s chief communications officer. The $1.9...
Fat Pat’s Closes First Lafayette Location After 19 Years
A longtime Lafayette restaurant has closed its doors after 19 years, but Fat Pat's isn't going far. Here's what's coming next.
Breaux Bridge man charged in connection with major drug bust
A Breaux Bridge man was arrested Tuesday after a search of his home found quantities of several different drugs, authorities said.
Check out fishing results from the final S.T.A.R tournament
The final leaderboard as listed on the CCA-Louisiana website for the 2026 Statewide Tournament & Anglers’ Rodeo with categories/divisions, anglers & weight of catch in pounds. Top anglers won boats, outboards, trailers & tackle packages. All entries in Kayak, Ladies-Only, Fly Fishing & Calcasieu Calcutta are speckled trout:. TAGGED...
