Mother questions suicide ruling one year after son’s death in St. Landry Parish
Christy Ellis is pleading for help in St. Landry Parish to uncover the truth behind her son's death, which was ruled a suicide, but she believes he was shot from behind.
Fatal crash claims life of former Vermilion Parish sheriff
Charles Levine, 56, of Youngsville, Louisiana, was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 338 near Bonvillian Road in Vermilion Parish, after his Ford F-150 crossed the centerline and struck a GMC Sierra head-on, resulting in the Ford becoming fully engulfed in flames.
Louisiana baker to compete on Food Network’s ‘Halloween Baking Championship’
When "Halloween Baking Championship" premieres on Food Network on Sept.15, viewers in Acadiana will see a familiar face in the competition: Carencro’s own Nina Maria Charles . The seasonal series pits 10 bakers from across the country against each other as they craft spooky, show-stopping treats for a panel of...
Lafayette first responders commemorate 9/11 with downtown ceremony
At Parc Sans Souci first responders city and state leaders and the public gathered for the Lafayette Fire Department's 24th Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11.
3 Arrested in $166K Statue Theft from Louisiana Plantation House
Three suspects have been arrested after detectives say they stole a $166,000 Abraham Lincoln statue from Houmas House, a historic Louisiana plantation home. Investigators say the statue was cut up and sold in Metairie.
Young Couple Gets Engaged at Concert in Lafayette Cajundome
A young couple got engaged at the Luke Bryan concert in Lafayette, and the moment was caught on camera.
Convenience store to be built near Acadiana Mall; Here’s more in Acadiana construction
Building permits for the week of Sept. 3-9 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville:. OFFICE: 5419 Johnston St., description, updates to Louisiana Lottery office in Time Plaza shopping center; applicant, AQ Studios; contractor, Arkel Constructors; $200,000. RETAIL: 3124 N.E. Evangeline Thruway,...
Lafayette councils pass budget heavy on infrastructure, light on jail
The Lafayette City and Parish councils on Thursday voted to pass a combined budget of $800 million for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The budget, which goes into effect Nov. 1, features some significant changes from the administration’s first proposal in July. The final version does not include any new...
Trader Joe’s to open Lafayette location in the spring: report
Lafayette will soon have its long-awaited Trader Joe's grocery store, according to KLFY+ partner Developing Lafayette.
Lafayette marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks: ‘We remember’
Lafayette officials joined cities around the nation Thursday in commemorating the 24th anniversary of the deadliest attack on American soil. Close to a quarter century later, the lives of nearly 3,000 people lost on Sept. 11, 2001, stand as a reminder to American unity and perseverance. A large American flag...
