Reward in Bald Eagle Shooting in Erath Jumps to $15,000
Conservation group raises reward to $15,000 for information on bald eagle shot in Vermilion Parish. Federal charges carry up to $250,000 fine and prison time.
Abbeville man convicted of first-degree murder for 2024 trailer park shooting
ABBEVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — Nearly two years to the date of a deadly shooting in Abbeville, a Vermilion Parish jury has convicted a man for the murder, according to District Attorney Don Landry. He reported Zylon Zenon, 19, of Abbeville, was found guilty of first-degree murder and armed...
Code + Play, New Play-based STEAM Learn Concept Coming Soon to Downtown Lafayette
A new play-based STEAM learning concept called Code + Play is coming soon to 500 Johnston Street in Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana. Code + Play is a hands-on, station-based learning space designed to introduce children to computer science, logic, and problem-solving through play-based experiences. The concept focuses...
Pickleball Eatertainment Concept SMASH to Open in Lafayette
Construction on SMASH is expected to take 12 months
Avoid Arrest at Lafayette Mardi Gras Parades
The things to avoid in order to stay out of trouble at a Lafayette Mardi Gras parade.
Lafayette Reacts As Alesi Pizza House Building Goes Up For Sale
The longtime home of Alesi Pizza House on Johnston Street is listed for sale, sparking concern and nostalgia across Lafayette.
Opelousas narcotics investigation ends in suspect’s suicide
OPELOUSAS, LA. (KLFY) — A suspect committed suicide in the midst of a narcotics investigation on the evening of Feb. 4, deputies said. Casey Dwayne Owens, 42, of Opelousas was identified as a suspect involved a year long investigation of residence of 138 Saylock Lane and the alleged movement of large amounts of...
Lafayette’s north side to get a new $50 million school facility. See the timeline.
A new $50 million K-8 school will be built on the current site of J.W. Faulk Elementary School and possibly open by late next year. Early renderings were shared with residents on Thursday to gather feedback on the project. The school would become the second K-8 facility in the parish.
UPDATE: Body of missing man found; no foul play suspected
Jessie Maddox, 19, was last seen on January 28 and his truck was found abandoned. Authorities say his cause of death is to be determined.
Lafayette’s Classic Pinhook Pizza Hut Is Closing
A longtime Pizza Hut on Pinhook Road in Lafayette is closing this weekend after serving the community for decades. Employees confirm final days ahead.

















