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A 9-year-old Lafayette Parish student has launched a new quarterly kids newspaper designed to give children a voice through stories, artwork and creative expression. Audrey Dupre is the founder of Lafayette Kid News, a free print publication featuring stories, artwork and activities created entirely by kids. The newspaper aims to give children a voice, connect them with one another and encourage creativity...

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)- Opelousas General Health System is now using a new advanced wound care technology that officials say is helping change how chronic wounds are treated in Louisiana. The hospital and its Wound Treatment Center have introduced the APLICOR 3D Tissue Regeneration System, a first-in-the-state technology that combines artificial...

The Lafayette Police Department announced the return of its Citizen Police Academy. Sr. Cpl. Marion Borel with LPD stopped by MidDay with Darla to give details. The 10-week program is designed to foster transparency and strengthen community relations by giving residents a firsthand look at law enforcement operations.

A Lafayette bus driver raises alarms about drivers blowing past stop signs, putting students in harm's way during pickups and drop-offs, urging the community to prioritize safety.

To stay above future floods, Lafayette buildings will now need to be built higher. Lafayette Consolidated Government adopted new rules this week requiring all new buildings in Lafayette to be constructed at least a foot above the roadway. The regulation is part of several changes to Lafayette’s flood damage prevention...

Keith Lee continued his Lafayette food tour with stops at three more local restaurants, featuring everything from plate lunch comfort food to south Louisiana staples. While visiting Lafayette for the first time, he has already tried several restaurants recommended by the community. He began his food tour at Parc de Oaks, an outdoor food truck park where he tried Di Jerk Spot and The...

When deciding on where to go for college, it's important to consider campus quality, as students spend much of their time on-campus during their education . In order to help potential students find the college with the best campus, Niche releases annual rankings of the best college campuses. Niche makes its ranking based on key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A Tornado Watch is in effect for a couple of Acadiana parishes as a cold front moves through the region, bringing the threat of severe storms and localized flooding. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued the Tornado Watch shortly after 2 p.m.,...

A woman died in a mobile home fire late Tuesday night, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the fire in the 1700 block of Eraste Landry Road at around 11:36 p.m. The fire was extinguished and Helen Melancon, 74, was found dead in her bedroom. Melancon lived...

There is a reason people talk about Louisiana food the way they talk about very few other things in life. It is not just that it tastes good, though it absolutely does. It is that it comes at you with a confidence and a generosity that feels almost personal, like whoever made it wanted you specifically to have a good time and took that...