‘Significantly more to this story,’ says lawyer for indicted LPSS employee
Robert Gautreaux, the Lafayette Parish School System’s former director of construction, facilities and maintenance, pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of filing false public records, injuring public records and obstruction of justice. Gautreaux, 46, was indicted by a Lafayette Parish grand jury in January. “Robert...
Crash on I-10 claims life of Breaux Bridge man, LSP reports
A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 took the life of a St. Martin Parish man last week, according to Louisiana Stater Police Troop A. The accident near milepost 128 took the life of Nathan Smiling, 60, of Breaux Bridge. The crash occurred near milepost 128 in Iberville Parish, one mile...
Two suspects sought following Jeanerette parade aggravated vehicular assault
JEANERETTE, LA. (KLFY) — Two suspects are wanted in connection with an aggravated vehicular assault that occurred on Feb. 7 during the Jeanerette Mardi Gras Parade. Police are searching for Jazzmin Jade Larae Rose, 28, and Hailey Mazzie Batiste, 25, both of Broussard. Accordding to police, Rose is charged...
Lafayette teen designs her way to $25,000 scholarship
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — With the help of fan favorite voting, a Lafayette teen can be one of two people to receive a $25,000 college scholarships for her phone case design. Tateanna, from Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana, has been selected as one of the 22 nationwide finalists in this year’s Phone Case Design Contest,...
Going to a Parade Saturday? You Better Plan for This
This Saturday, the parade might not be the only thing blowing through town. Get ready for some serious wind action!
Teurlings Catholic triumphs in cheer & dance championships
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — Teurlings Catholic High School (TCHS) Cheer team and Rebel Revue dance team come home with title wins. During the National High School Cheerleading Championship, the Rebel cheer team took home Large Varsity Spirit Program Game Day Nation Champions, DII Large Varsity National Champions, and 8th...
LAGCOE Roux Fest 2026 draws huge crowd at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette
The aroma of gumbo filled the air at Blackham Coliseum during Lafayette's Roux Fest and Gumbo Cook-off. LAGCOE hosted its third annual event, drawing at least 60 teams from across Acadiana and more than 150 entries.
Lafayette fire destroys 1 home, damages another and 2 vehicles
An overnight fire destroyed one Lafayette home, while the flames spread and damaged the house next door, along with two vehicles, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. Officials reported it happened on Pershing Avenue near Iantha Street, which is not far from Carmel Drive near East Pinhook Road, just a couple...
Louisiana Police Department Posts Hilarious Valentine’s Day Message
A local police department wants you to turn in your ex, and they'll send an officer over to their location to wish them a Happy Valentine's Day.
St. Landry Parish issues burn ban
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — A parishwide burn ban has been issued by St. Landry Parish due to dry conditions and elevated fire risk. The ban will remain in place until further notice. St. Landry Parish Government announced that the ban prohibits any outdoor burning or activity...
