Four Cooling Tricks Every Louisiana Homeowner Should Try
A few simple changes helped my home feel cooler without constantly lowering the temperature.
UL shuts down child development, marine training centers amid budget crisis
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette announced the closure of two centers as part of ongoing efforts to address its budget deficit. The university is closing the Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development, though two of the center's primary programs and seven researchers will transition to the College of Educatio
Rising floodwaters through Monday, Rain chances finally leaving
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Floodwaters will continue to rise through Monday in the northern parts of Acadiana. A FLOOD WARNING is in place for the eastern parts of Evangeline Parish surround Bayou Cocodrie and for the northern part of St. Landry Parish, including Washington, Opelousas, Port Barre, Krotz Springs, Palmetto,
Red Cross opens Opelousas shelter as flood threat grows in St. Landry Parish
The American Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter in Opelousas as St. Landry Parish officials prepare for potential flooding and evacuations in low-lying areas. The shelter is operating at the Yambilee Building, 1939 W. Landry St., in Opelousas. It opened in response to mandatory and voluntary evacuations issued i
Two-vehicle accident in Crowley, minor injuries
CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) — There was a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of N. Eastern Ave. and East 7th Street in Crowley this morning, officials said. Crowley Fire Department responded to the scene at 8:02 a.m. The incident resulted in minor injuries and crews worked to assist and secure...
Port Barre residents near Bayou Courtableau urged to prepare for flooding
PORT BARRE, La. (NEWS 15) — Port Barre officials are urging residents living near Bayou Courtableau to prepare for flooding due to rising water levels. Port Barre Mayor John Ardoin and other public officials held a phone conference to discuss the flooding situation. Officials stated that residents immediately next...
Man arrested for threatening St. Landry Parish sheriff, deputies
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KATC) - A man was arrested for threatening St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz’s and “every white officer” at the Sheriff’s office Thursday morning. According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, Leroy Alexandria, 70, of Port Barre called the sheriff’s office and...
June Is Men’s Mental Health Month — Here Is Every Local Option in Acadiana
June is Men's Mental Health Month, and new Louisiana data shows men in our state are struggling — with suicidal ideation higher among men than women for the first time on record here.
Juneteenth R&B Festival at Acadian Village benefits LARC
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — LARC's Acadian Village hosted the annual Juneteenth R&B Festival on Friday evening, featuring live music and local vendors. The culturally rich event featured live rhythm and blues performances, karaoke, local food trucks, and craft vendors. Content creator Krazy Blonde Boy attended the festi
Voluntary evacuation announced for sections of St. Landry Parish
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KALB) - The St. Landry Parish Government announced a voluntary evacuation for residents that live north of Highway 10 on Friday, June 19. Local leaders said the sheer volume of water —estimated to be nearly 30″ in some areas— that fell on to Avoyelles Parish Thursday has created a flood risk for
