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Locals say this tiny Venezuelan joint is a must-try in Louisiana. From arepas and patacones to crisp, golden empanadas, the menu is filled with so many hits.

We’ve marked this story free to all users in the interest of public safety. Please consider supporting local journalists covering the community through a subscription. The Lafayette Police Department announced that it has closed both the northbound and southbound lanes of University Avenue at the underpass,...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A protest was held in Lafayette in response to the latest deadly shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis. Demonstrators gathered outside the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office on Saturday, January 24, calling for an end to a cooperative agreement that...

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...