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...
The Underrated City In Louisiana Where Affordable Homes Under $80,000 Still Exist
Tucked away in the heart of Acadia Parish sits Crowley, Louisiana – a place where time moves at the perfect pace and real estate prices seem frozen in a bygone era that the rest of America has long forgotten. You might drive right through this unassuming town on your...
Rev. Gary Schexnayder died Thursday, Diocese of Lafayette announced
The Rev. Gary Schexnayder, who served in various church parishes in the Diocese of Lafayette, passed away Thursday evening. Schexnayder, 83, was retired and living at the Calcutta House, a hospice facility in Lafayette. Born in Arnaudville on July 28, 1942, Schexnayder attended a summer internship at Our Lady of...
Lafayette Parish School Board gives superintendent permission to lay off employees if necessary
The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) is preparing for potential layoffs as the school board approved the superintendent's plan for a reduction in force if necessary. The decision comes as the district faces budget challenges. Superintendent Francis Touchet now has permission to lay off employees across all...
LCG offers workshops to teach Lafayette homeowners how to make own repairs
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette homeowners are learning how to tackle their own home repairs thanks to a series of workshops hosted by LCG. Residents recently participated in a session focused on making small DIY repairs to build equity and maintain their homes. LCG emphasized that programs like...
Lafayette Sheriff’s Office opens portal for public feedback
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office has implemented a public comment portal as part of their accreditation process and is seeking engagement from the community, officials said. The purpose of this public comment portal is to leave comments regarding the agency’s compliance with CALEA...
Opelousas man arrested in narcotics investigation
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — An Opelousas man has been arrested following a traffic stop that stemmed from an ongoing narcotics investigation, deputies said. Glenn Thomas Babineaux, 41, of Opelousas was arrested and charged with the following:. turning signal required. transactions involving drug proceeds. manufacturing...
Mother of abuse victim upset over 3-year probation
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Dexter Broussard Jr. pled guilty to cruelty to a juvenile on Monday and was sentenced to four years of hard labor with credit for time served. The sentence also includes three years of probation for the abuse of a young boy six years ago. The...
Two Crowley Fugitives Being Sought on Attempted-Murder Charges
(KPEL News) - The Acadia Parish Crime Stoppers program is helping the Crowley Police Department by helping to highlight the search for two people who are wanted on attempted-murder charges. According to a release from the Acadia Parish Crime Stoppers program, 17-year-old Anthony Dugas and 19-year-old Jemarion Thomas,...
