Are New Orleans and Lafayette king cakes different? A French baker weighs in.
When it comes to king cake, there are few hard and fast rules. Louisiana-style king cakes, distinct from the traditional French "galette des roi" (with a flaky puff pastry and sweet almond filling) thrive on creativity. Dough, icing and some kind of filling are standard — but what you do with that equation is up to...
Z105.9 DJ Stephanie Smallwood Passes Away
Acadiana is mourning the loss of a beloved radio voice.
Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Signs ICE Agreements
A report from the Acadiana Advocate confirms that the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office has formally signed agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, allowing certain immigration enforcement actions to take place throughout Lafayette Parish. The agreements were signed on December 11, 2025, and fall...
The Cajun Table to Open New Drive-Thru Location in Lafayette
Due to The Cajun Table's popularity, they will soon be adding a new, second drive-thru location for boiled seafood.
Maison De Lafayette, Dutch Bros Coffee cited for critical health violations
The Daily Advertiser obtained health inspection information for the week of Dec. 22 to Dec. 29, 2025, from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top two addresses with the most critical violationsin Lafayette Parish are listed, along with an explanation of the findings. All restaurants on the list had at least one...
UPDATE: Road reopens following fatal crash in Lafayette
In regards to the multi-vehicle crash at Johnston and E Broussard, Traffic Investigators have confirmed that three occupants in two vehicles have died.
Taste the best of Acadiana at the Great King Cake Taste Off
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Join KLFY News 10’s Taylor Trache for the Great King Cake Taste Off where you can sample all the delicious sweets Acadiana bakers have to offer. The event is held at Vermilionville located at 300 Fisher Road in Lafayette on Friday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m.
Warm days, foggy nights through midweek; Cool weekend
It's been a warm and humid start to the week, and that's going to allow for fog to easily develop later tonight. This weather pattern will stick around through midweek before a storm system brings us showers with cooler temps arriving in its wake.
Acadiana High construction set to disrupt traffic
Significant changes are set to begin on Tuesday for students, families, and visitors at Acadiana High School. The construction of a new wing is ramping up and will impact how everyone gets on and off campus. All entry to the campus will be one-way via the south drive, with cars using the right lane and buses the left...
Kaplan getting soybean plant in Garan building
Kaplan has a reason to celebrate this Christmas. Mayor Mike Kloesel announced that the city council has approved a new lease for Soja Food, LLC in the city-owned old Garan facility. The city and the company agreed on a 10-year lease, with an option to purchase after three years. The...

















