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The pollen count is soaring, and with it, so are the sneezes. Let’s talk about how to handle this seasonal struggle.

A World War II mystery was solved recently, bringing closure to the story of a long-unknown soldier. The City of Youngsville held a tribute to honor his service. Private First Class Charles Theodore Plog, of Poughkeepsie, New York, was identified as the soldier whose body appeared in Associated Press photographs on a...

Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their leathery skins. Alligators were once in peril of being hunted to extinction, and went on the Endangered Species List decades ago. Some experts said they could have...

SCOTT, La. (KLFY) — A vehicle crashed into a residence in the 100 block of Notre Dame on Saturday morning, injuring the driver and a resident who was pinned in his bed. The Scott Fire Department responded to the scene at 10:58 a.m. to perform a technical rescue. Upon...

MAURICE, La. (KLFY) — A well-known Acadiana business owner and community figure has passed away. Walter “NuNu” Broussard, the namesake and owner of NuNu’s, died Saturday morning, according to a statement shared by his family. “With heavy hearts, we are sharing the passing this morning of...

DUSON, LA. (KLFY) — The Duson Police officer, who was injured in a car accident on Tuesday, was surprised with gifts and a get-well card from the students and staff of Duson Elementary School. According to the Duson Police Department Facebook page, Sergeant Calvin Francis stopped by Duson Police...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 53:12 — 73.1MB) On this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome Deb and Paul Lindsay, the enthusiastic co-chairs of the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival, which celebrates its 10th anniversary April 10–12, 2026 in downtown New Iberia. Centered around the...

Picard Park in Lafayette Parish has officially reopened after nearly a year of construction. The Lafayette Parks, Recreation & Culture Department invested $1,014,530 to transform the park into a more vibrant community space.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns softball team rallied for a 2-1 win over Texas State at Yvette Girouard Field in its Sun Belt Conference home opener in front of a crowd of 1,669 on Friday. Sage Hoover delivered a dominant relief performance in the circle,...

The blood supply in Acadiana remains critically low, prompting an urgent call for donors. A recent blood drive in St. Landry Parish saw local residents stepping up to meet the vital need. LifeShare Blood Center brought its donation van from Alexandria to the St. Landry Parish School Board Office. Heart of Acadiana is...