Lafayette man charged with felony drug offenses and firearms
A Lafayette man has been arrested in connection to multiple drug and gun charges.
Gordon McKernan to give away 600 free bikes to Louisiana children
BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities this holiday season through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway. Registration is open HERE. Registration deadlines and selection. Registration closes Nov. 29 for Alexandria, Lafayette,...
Acadiana mourns death of Breaux Bridge restaurateur known for traditional Cajun fare
The second-generation owner of Poche’s Market & Restaurant in Breaux Bridge died last week, leaving behind a close-knit community at the Bayou Teche meat market his family founded in 1962. Floyd Poche died on Nov. 4 at the age of 74, and according to his obituary, he spent his...
Founder brings Buc-ee’s to his Louisiana roots in Acadiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Buc-ee’s founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin is expanding the travel center chain to Acadiana, bringing the brand to the state where his family history and business inspiration originated. The new store represents a project more than a decade in the making for the...
Register now for Gordon McKernan’s bike giveaway
Louisiana Attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway.
A new era for this rural Lafayette Parish school brings back memories for community,...
Built in 1929, Judice Middle School is approaching its 100th birthday. With completed refurbishments on the exterior and a new wing addition expanding the campus, the historic school is set to serve a new era of students in Lafayette Parish. Located at 2645 S. Fieldspan Road in Duson, the school’s...
Buc-ee’s Construction Is ‘Finally Happening’ in This State as a Massive New Store Takes...
The chain is marking the start of construction with a ceremony for the state's first location.
Cajuns Are Bowl Eligible Again After a 28-26 Win Over South Alabama
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns 28, South Alabama 26. JJ Garner: 100-yard kickoff return, 136 rushing yards. Micah Johnson picks off a pass with 1:29 left. Cajuns are 6-3 and bowl eligible for a ninth straight season.
Prehistoric mammoth remains discovered in South Louisiana
A remarkable discovery in south Louisiana is offering scientists a new glimpse into the state’s prehistoric past after a landowner uncovered fossilized mammoth remains on his property in Acadia Parish. Curt Matte made the discovery while digging a pond and contacted researchers at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette...
Buc-ee’s breaks ground on long-awaited Lafayette store after years of shifting opening dates
Buc-ee’s officially broke ground Monday on its long-awaited Lafayette store, with the company’s founder and CEO joining local and state officials to mark the start of construction. Arch “Beaver” Aplin attended the ceremony for the planned 74,000-square-foot, $72 million store at the northeast corner of Louisiana Avenue and...
