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We're kicking things off with decidedly cooler and drier conditions today, a change of pace after a recent weather system moved through. A Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9am. Temperatures have dropped below freezing across our region. Highs today will likely remain in the upper 40s to around 50 degrees.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — As temperatures across Acadiana begin to drop, local organizations are stepping in to ensure residents have access to safe, warm shelter during the cold weather. Several warming centers are opening their doors to individuals and families in need, reflecting a community-wide effort to protect...

NEWS 15) — Parts of Acadiana are experiencing water woes from water main breaks, low water pressure, and other problems, resulting in some boil water advisories being issued. NEWEST ADDITIONS:. ST. LANDRY PARISH:. (12/14/25) Opelousas - The Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System near Opelousas is under a Boil Water Advisory...

Some c-store operators expand by building up—adding a second floor to an existing structure. Others expand out—building an addition or buying adjacent property. Tucker Friedman’s expansion vision was unorthodox: Building his Henderson, Louisiana, c-store “out”—into the swamp, to become what the owners believe to be...

Federal authorities arrested a person near Lafayette over the weekend who they accuse of being in an extremist group and planning a New Year’s Eve bombing attack, officials said. The FBI director, Kash Patel, on social media said the person was part of a “radical subgroup” of the Turtle...

The FBI office confirmed that four people were arrested in California and a fifth person in New Iberia who were part of the same extremist group.

RAYNE, La. (KLFY) — For those attempting to avoid the cold weather, Word Ministries Rayne is opening a warming shelter for those affected by tonight’s freezing temperatures. The shelter will be located at 900 E. Jefferson Davis Highway in Rayne. It opens today at 6 p.m. and will...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – A strong cold front will push through the area overnight brining showers and thunderstorms and much colder weather. These storms will move through around midnight. Behind the front, temperatures plummet and winds become strong out of the north. Sunday will see sunshine and highs right around...

With 2026 knocking on the door, we’re about to wrap up the Year of Chenier, the centennial birthday celebration of the King of Zydeco Clifton Chenier. Well, not quite. Accolades and achievements continue for the Grammy Hall of Fame accordionist born June 25, 1925, near Opelousas. The recognition stretches into the...

Tonight and into Monday morning, we're forecasting several hours of sub-freezing temperatures and wind chills that could dip into the teens. As always with the cold, check on any exposed pipes or sensitive infrastructure that could be damaged by such cold. Looking ahead, it is still cooler on Monday, but...