Vacant La Quinta Hotel set to be demolished on Monday
Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is announcing the demolition of the La Quinta property at 2100 NE Evangeline Thruway on Monday, August 17, 2026 beginning at 7:30 am.
How do Lafayette po-boys compare to New Orleans? I tried a Ferdi-like favorite for...
It would not be unusual to find me at Parasol’s in the Irish Channel on a random weekday night, people watching from the dive bar’s porch as roast beef gravy drips down my arms. I’ve had many a po-boys in my 37 years, but there’s something about a...
Planters NUTmobile Is Coming to Lafayette This Weekend
The famous Planters NUTmobile is coming to Lafayette, Louisiana. Here's when and where you can see the giant peanut and Mr. Peanut.
The old Prairie Elementary site has been sold. A large project is planned for...
The former Prairie Elementary School site was sold to a local businessman who is a planning a significant upgrade of the property. Lee Venable, the former owner of Cajun Palms RV Resort in St. Martin Parish, closed on a deal to buy the 22-acre site at 2910 Ambassador Caffery Parkway for $2 million from the Lafayette Pa
Lafayette plans to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — A beam from the World Trade Center located in Downtown Lafayette serves as a local memorial honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The artifact offers a designated location for community members to gather, reflect and pay their respects. The memorial connects...
Heat advisory issued for Lafayette today
A heat advisory is in effect for parishes along the Atchafalaya River until 7 PM today, as we anticipate exceptionally hot conditions across much of Southern Louisiana. Highs are expected to reach the mid-90s today, with heat index values making it feel even hotter. This marks the beginning of a prolonged period of hea
Grand Coteau assistant police chief charged with malfeasance
ST. LANDRY, LA. (KLFY) — The Grand Coteau assistant police chief faces malfeasance charges, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Michael Lee Buck, 69, of Sunset was arrested on Aug. 14 and was charged with malfeasance in office. The investigation remains active, Grand Coteau Police Department...
Abandoned hotel along Evangeline Thruway to be get demolished, and other Lafayette area construction
Building permits issued July 29 to Aug. 11 for the cities of Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish:. AUTO: 125 Southcity Parkway, description, detail/service building at Sterling Kia; applicant, James Broussard & Associates; contractor, J.B. Mouton; $1.7 million. SALON: 1
Reese’s Halloween Pumpkins Are Back Despite a Recent Lawsuit
Reese's Halloween pumpkins return unchanged after Hershey beat a $5M lawsuit over the candy's blank design. 20 new products are hitting shelves this week.
Brought You a Little Something – 10 Gift Shops Acadiana Calls Favorites
Ten places that know how to hit us in the feels and funny bones when it comes to making others smile.

















