Lafayette Mardi Gras Carnival Entertainment Lineup for 2026
From unlimited ride wristbands to nightly concerts, Lafayette’s Mardi Gras Carnival has something for everyone.
Lafayette family seeks O-negative blood for toddler who needs surgery: ‘This is my grandbaby’
Cruz Wallace, a 2-year-old with hemophilia, urgently needs O-negative blood ahead of surgery scheduled for Thursday, his family told KLFY. Hemophilia is a genetic bleeding disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly, putting patients at risk of severe bleeding from even minor injuries. Cruz’s family is urging...
Former LPSS construction director booked and released from jail
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — The former construction manager for the Lafayette Parish School System was booked on Monday on warrants arising from an indictment accusing him of multiple counts and has been released from Lafayette Parish Jail. Robert Gautreaux, 46, was booked Monday afternoon on warrants accusing him of...
Group in Louisiana wants to challenge state’s cockfighting ban
Cockfighting enthusiasts in St. Landry Parish want to challenge a state law that outlawed the practice, but their efforts were dealt a significant setback Thursday. Attorney General Liz Murrill refused to issue an opinion on whether the state’s cockfighting ban was unconstitutional. Dozens of local fans of the fowl...
Historic City Hall: Exhibit shows there’s more to Rodrigue than Blue Dog
George Rodrigue was born and raised in New Iberia in the heart of Cajun country. Rodrigue was fascinated with the American West and its relation to Louisiana, which inspired more […]
Opelousas man charged with firearm offenses
ST. LANDRY PARISH, LA. (KLFY) — A tip led to the arrest of an Opelousas man charged with felon in possession of a firearm, deputies said. Ledaydrick Kerchon Ferguson, 33, of Opelousas was arrested and charged with three counts of felon in possession of a firearms on Jan. 23.
Acadiana Dominates Louisiana’s Fastest-Growing List
cadiana suburbs are exploding with growth while Louisiana's biggest cities shrink. Lafayette area dominates state's top growth rankings with five top-10 cities.
The Truth About That Gumbo Pot Warning Light in Your Car
That dashboard light that looks like a gumbo pot is actually an important indicator of something you need to address.
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing Ella Goodie
Brandon Jermaine Francisco was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for his role in the death of a Lafayette Parish woman.
See the lower median price for December home listings in Lafayette Parish
The median home in Lafayette Parish listed for $298,250 in December, slightly down from the previous month's $298,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows . Compared to December 2024, the median home list price stayed the same as $298,250. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...

















