Two children trapped in Lafayette fire at Himbola Manor apartments
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — The Himbola Manor Apartments in Lafayette has been engulfed in flames, source said. Two children were reported trapped inside. A 14-year-old and a 5-year-old have been taken to a local hospital, authorities said. The apartment complex located on 804 Martin Luther King Jr Dr. in...
Louisiana expands first-degree murder law following deadly Mall of Louisiana shooting
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A new Louisiana law is expanding when prosecutors can seek first-degree murder charges in certain public shooting cases, a change lawmakers say was prompted by the deadly Mall of Louisiana shooting that claimed the life of 17-year-old Martha Odom of Lafayette Parish. On April 23,...
UL Lafayette geology student selected for Louisiana conservation corps
A University of Louisiana at Lafayette student has earned a spot in one of Louisiana's premier conservation leadership programs, joining students from across the state who will spend the next year tackling wildlife and natural resource issues. Claire Bryant, a geology student at UL Lafayette, was selected as one of 25
Lafayette Then And Now: 9 Familiar Spots Caught Between Past And Present in Pictures
How much has South Louisiana changed in just one generation? See for yourself
School’s out, play is in: Inside Louisiana’s evolving indoor playroom industry
Toddlers zoomed by on scooter boards, gliding between tots running around in grippy socks. Their moms kept a watchful eye from the center of the room, in between conversations with other parents and sips of coffee. It was a summer weekday morning and Chee Chee's Playroom in St. George was...
Louisiana Fisherman Catches Special Redfish and Wins Free Beer for a Year
A Delcambre, Louisiana fisherman won free beer for a year after catching a specially tagged redfish during the 2026 CCA Louisiana STAR Tournament. Thousands of dollars in prizes are still up for grabs.
Lafayette Woman’s Emotional Plea After Purse With Family Heirloom Is Stolen
A Lafayette family says the cash can be replaced, but a 50-year-old wedding rosary cannot. They're asking for help getting it back.
It’s Happening: Louisiana Is Close to Landing SpaceX’s Next Rocket Launch Site
Louisiana nears a deal to bring SpaceX to Vermilion Parish. A 130,000-acre marsh site near Pecan Island could become a major rocket launch facility, with thousands of jobs on the table.
Teen boys in quiet crisis: Once they trust enough to talk, make sure you...
A few weeks ago, I asked a teenage boy in my office how many people he could call if he was having the worst day of his life. He looked down for a moment, shrugged, and quietly said, "Probably nobody." That answer has stayed with me. He isn't unpopular. He...
New Iberia Police Chief Todd D’Albor Has Passed Away
The New Iberia Police Department announced the passing of Chief Todd D'Albor on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
