Lafayette LA

CARENCRO, La. (KLFY) – The announcement last week of the planned SpaceX launch facitliy in Vermilion Parish has already started a ripple effect in local businesses. Coastal Machine & Supply Inc. announced it will invest $25.5 million to expand its Lafayette Parish operations. Coastal Machine and Supply is a...

Robinson Unmanned has completed a two-day flight demonstration of its R44 AIRTRUCK, an unmanned, remotely piloted cargo helicopter, at Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA) in New Iberia, Louisiana. The flights, conducted September 2 and 3, were hosted by Aviation Academy of Louisiana (AAL), an authorized Robinson dealer an

Firefighters pulled a man from a storm drain in Lafayette Tuesday after someone spotted a flag poking up from below ground and called for help.

GRAND ISLE, La. (KLFY) — An Abbeville man was cited for allegedly running an illegal fishing charter business in Jefferson Parish, authorities said. Glenn Lebouef, 59, of Abbeville, was cited for three counts of failing to comply with charter boat regulations. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement

JEANERETTE, La. (KLFY) — A man was arrested in Lafayette Parish in connection with a shooting in Jeanerette in 2024, authorities said. Tyrin Lashawn Gabriel is charged with principal to attempted second-degree murder. Gabriel was located by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office and arrested on Sept. 1, on an...

Root Floral Design has been serving Lafayette for nearly 15 years

Lafayette Consolidated Government is asking residents and regular park users to help the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department assess the conditions of facilities for the 29 public parks across the parish by participating in a public survey that closes Sept. 30. The survey provides a drop-down menu where resid

September in south Louisiana has its own kind of sweetness, and this four-day celebration turns downtown streets into a lively mix of parades, music, rides, food, and cane-country pride. The atmosphere is cheerful enough for families, but the story behind it reaches far beyond funnel cakes and carnival lights. Since...

RAYNE, LA. (KLFY) — An arrest has been made in connection with a reported carjacking involving two elderly victims near the Piggly Wiggly that later lead to a vehicle pursuit, according to the Rayne Police Department. Michael Dupuis Jr., also known as “T-MIKE,” 47, was arrested and charged with...

Louisiana has never needed much encouragement to turn something odd into a celebration, but making a mosquito the guest of honor is impressively committed. In one small Cajun community, a familiar summer nuisance becomes the mascot for a day filled with music, food, laughter, and local pride. The joke is...