Lafayette LA

Pat’s Downtown will close this week after the owner announced he is retiring from the restaurant industry. Owner Patrick Dupuis made the announcement on Facebook Saturday evening, indicating the longtime eatery at 107 E. Main St. will have its last day of business on Friday. Pamplona, which is located...

OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – The Opelousas Museum will offer workshops in visual, literary and musical arts in February and March. The workshops will use the current exhibit, “Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods,” as inspiration, which features the images and words of residents, embodying the community and...

Village of Parks officials said small holes were discovered in the roof of the ground water storage tank. As a precaution, a Boil Water Advisory has been issued.

A powerful winter storm has brought cold rain and thunder to Acadiana to kick off the weekend. However, a one-two punch of ice and frigid cold is still anticipated through the start of next week. A powerful winter storm has brought cold rain and thunder to Acadiana to kick off...

Below-freezing temperatures are expected starting Sunday evening, kicking off a week or more of sub-freezing weather in the Lafayette area. Much of Acadiana, including Lafayette, wasn’t expecting a large accumulation of ice from the Arctic air mass that pushed through the state Saturday. Forecasters did not rule out...

ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) — A Breaux Bridge man is charged with attempted murder in connection with an incident in September 2025, authorities said. Denzel Helaire, 33, of Breaux Bridge, is charged with one count of second degree murder. His arrest stems from a physical altercation between family members...

LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — Many flights departing and arriving into Lafayette Regional Airport have been cancelled as of noon on Saturday. Lafayette Regional Airport recommends checking on your flights due to the predicted winter weather in our area through out the weekend. While the more severe snowy and icy...

Cool and quiet this morning with temperatures in the mid 50s along with areas of fog or mist. Similar to yesterday, the afternoon stays cloudy as conditions turn cool to mild. Highs reach the mid 60s as a few isolated showers are possible too. Rain showers and storms will be...

The first six LHSAA state girls outdoor track and field championships were part of the fuel Lafayette High coach Ron Baillargeon burned to set ablaze his coaching career. “When I took over, I didn’t like losing,” he said. “We were getting smashed at track meets the first year.”

A St. Martinville police officer now finds himself on the opposite side of the law. Police Chief Ricky Martin reported LeTroy Johnson has been arrested on a charge of malfeasance in office. He said Johnson is accused of giving sensitive law enforcement information to a person outside of law enforcement.