Child struck by vehicle while trick-or-treating in Youngsville
A 4-year-old child was struck by a vehicle while trick-or-treating in Youngsville on Halloween night and was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries.
Youngsville dedicates monument to Medal of Honor hero
A monument honoring Captain Steven L. Bennett, Youngsville's only Medal of Honor recipient, was dedicated today at the Youngsville Sports Complex, featuring a flyover of vintage warplanes, a 21-gun salute, and a flag presentation to Bennett's family.
YouTube TV Drops ABC and ESPN in Disney Dispute
YouTube TV subscribers lost access to ABC, ESPN, and other Disney channels due to a contract dispute, affecting Acadiana’s KATC-TV 3.
Kiwanis Club honors Opelousas students for academic growth
The Kiwanis Club of Opelousas is recognizing students at Creswell Middle School for their academic improvement by awarding certificates and gift cards, encouraging them to stay on the right path and fostering a supportive educational environment.
Lafayette’s New Pet Stop and Shop and More Around the State
A new nonprofit, MeowWOOF Animal Collective Café (2905 E. Simcoe Street), offers a unique community space for spending time with adoptable cats and dogs or your own pets. Guests can enjoy coffee while interacting with freely roaming cats at the cozy cat café. A separate dog patio provides an outdoor-style setting....
St. Landry Parish burn ban lifted, effective immediately
The St. Landry Parish Government has posted on its official Facebook page that it has lifted its parishwide burn ban, effective immediately.
Investigation continues after missing St. Martinville man’s remains found
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of Willard "Bill" Daspit Jr., whose remains were found on Banker Road last year, and are asking anyone with information to come forward to help determine the cause of death.
Acadiana law enforcement participates in active shooter preparedness drill
Law enforcement agencies in Acadiana practiced an active shooter training exercise to enhance school campus safety. The session was held at the Lafayette Parish Emergency Operations Center in Scott. Local, state, and district leaders collaborated on a fictional scenario involving an active shooter on a school campus....
After Louisiana 2-month-old girl dies with severed spine, mom arrested and dad wanted
An infant girl died with broken ribs and internal bleeding from a severed spine, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Now officers have arrested her mother and continue to search for her father. The 2-month-old died Oct. 25 in Opelousas after officers responded to a medical emergency call and found...
Man convicted in Opelousas shooting near Mama’s Fried Chicken
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A Washington man has been found guilty of multiple charges including attempted second-degree murder for a shooting incident near Mama’s Fried Chicken in Opelousas, officials said. According to officials, after the two-day the trial and a short deliberation, on Wednesday Nicholas Sam,...
