From customer to ‘cold cup lady’: Jillian Babineaux brings a colorful twist to a...
From taking childhood walks to visit the neighborhood “cold cup lady” to becoming one herself, Jillian Babineaux is transforming a beloved Louisiana tradition into a colorful business of her own. Raised in Sorrel, Louisiana, a small town outside Jeanerette, and now living in New Iberia, Babineaux’s Juke’s Frozen...
International company to host hiring event in Broussard for offshore operations
BROUSSARD, La. (KLFY) — An international industrial services provider is hiring workers for its Gulf Coast operations. Bilfinger, a German-based industrial services provider, is currently seeking experienced welders, scaffold builders, riggers, rope access technicians and painters to support offshore operations. These
Man serving 10-year sentence on drug charges, gets four more years in separate case
A man already serving a 10-year prison sentence on narcotics charges in Calcasieu Parish received an additional four-year sentence after pleading guilty to felony drug charges in a separate case […]
Grand Coteau’s town audit is nowhere to be found
More financial trouble is brewing in Grand Coteau. The town is nearly six months late on filing its audit report with the state, the deadline for which passed on Dec. 31 2025. As a result, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office has placed the town on its audit non-compliance list, putting any state or federal funds
Crashes on I-49, including secondary wreck involving ambulance, sends 2 to hospital
Two people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash on I-49 that left an ambulance tipped on its side and backed up traffic for hours. It happened on I-49 North at Pont Des Mouton Road on Wednesday, May 27, a little before noon. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including an ambulance that crashed whil
Teenager hit by car while riding ATV in Louisiana
A juvenile was seriously injured when the ATV he was riding was hit by a car, authorities said.
Parks breaks ground on long-awaited library project
After years of discussion, Parks has officially broken ground on a new library next to Town Hall. Why leaders say the project is about more than just books.
Moncus Park Is Launching a Free Concert Series Every Thursday in June
Moncus Park in Lafayette is launching Sunset Sessions, a free four-night live music series every Thursday in June.
Louisiana expands home fortification grants to more Acadiana parishes; registration opens on June 1
Registration for the next round of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program will open Monday, June 1, at 8 a.m., offering 3,000 grants to help homeowners strengthen their roofs against hurricane-force winds. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced the registration period during a news conference with Gov. Jeff Landry. T
Hot Food Express In Lafayette Seeks Help With A Quirky Brick Thief
A man casually swiped a brick from Hot Food Express in Lafayette, slipping it into his pants like it was no big deal, leaving the restaurant owners both amused and puzzled.
