Lafayette LA

A shocking scene unfolded on Johnston Street in Lafayette, where a large fight broke out among young men outside a diner.

Opelousas General Health System has become the first hospital in Louisiana to implement a 3D tissue regeneration system that uses a patient’s own fat to heal chronic wounds and burns. The technology, known as the Aplikor 3D system, was developed and distributed by Lafayette-based Tides Medical. Unlike traditional skin grafts, this process involves taking a small amount of a patient’s adipose tissue and...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– The possibility of closing Comeaux High School first gained significant attention in 2024 when the school board hired the strategic planner Civic Solutions Group. In October 2024, Civic Solutions Group recommended the closure of Comeaux High School. This recommendation was based on declining enrollment and the...

The question has shifted from "If" to "When" regarding heavy rainfall in South Louisiana.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Medical professionals in Acadiana are utilizing low-dose radiation therapy as an innovative treatment for osteoarthritis, offering a non-surgical alternative for patients struggling with chronic joint pain. Radiation oncologist Dr. Kyle Russo explained that while radiation is typically associated with high-dose cancer treatments, low doses...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Chicken wing lovers from across Acadiana are gearing up for the return of Wing Wars of Acadiana, a festival bringing together local cooks, live music and community fundraising in downtown Lafayette. The event is scheduled for May 16 at Parc International and will feature dozens...

Lafayette firefighters responded to a mobile home fire on Eraste Landry Road shortly before midnight Tuesday and found 74-year-old Helen Melancon deceased in her bedroom

Louisiana is a top U.S. rice producer and exporter, with over 60% of its roughly 400,000-acre annual crop shipped internationally, valued at approximately $360 million.

Lafayette’s transit system is set to introduce an on-demand, smaller-vehicle service this summer, a move city officials say could better reach residents without cars and ease strain on a separate paratransit program that serves more than 30,000 riders a year. The Lafayette Transit System presented a microtransit pilot to...

Students from the W.B. and Mary Baker Career Center gained real-world experience on Tuesday by observing professional electrical installations at a local construction site to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the skilled labor market. The hands-on learning opportunity took place at the Love Our Schools home located on Porch View Lane in Lafayette. During the visit, students watched the step...