Lafayette teen designs her way to $25,000 scholarship
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — With the help of fan favorite voting, a Lafayette teen can be one of two people to receive a $25,000 college scholarships for her phone case design. Tateanna, from Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana, has been selected as one of the 22 nationwide finalists in this year’s Phone Case Design Contest,...
Going to a Parade Saturday? You Better Plan for This
This Saturday, the parade might not be the only thing blowing through town. Get ready for some serious wind action!
Teurlings Catholic triumphs in cheer & dance championships
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — Teurlings Catholic High School (TCHS) Cheer team and Rebel Revue dance team come home with title wins. During the National High School Cheerleading Championship, the Rebel cheer team took home Large Varsity Spirit Program Game Day Nation Champions, DII Large Varsity National Champions, and 8th...
LAGCOE Roux Fest 2026 draws huge crowd at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette
The aroma of gumbo filled the air at Blackham Coliseum during Lafayette's Roux Fest and Gumbo Cook-off. LAGCOE hosted its third annual event, drawing at least 60 teams from across Acadiana and more than 150 entries.
Lafayette fire destroys 1 home, damages another and 2 vehicles
An overnight fire destroyed one Lafayette home, while the flames spread and damaged the house next door, along with two vehicles, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. Officials reported it happened on Pershing Avenue near Iantha Street, which is not far from Carmel Drive near East Pinhook Road, just a couple...
Louisiana Police Department Posts Hilarious Valentine’s Day Message
A local police department wants you to turn in your ex, and they'll send an officer over to their location to wish them a Happy Valentine's Day.
St. Landry Parish issues burn ban
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — A parishwide burn ban has been issued by St. Landry Parish due to dry conditions and elevated fire risk. The ban will remain in place until further notice. St. Landry Parish Government announced that the ban prohibits any outdoor burning or activity...
The Underrated City In Louisiana Where Affordable Homes Under $80,000 Still Exist
Tucked away in the heart of Acadia Parish sits Crowley, Louisiana – a place where time moves at the perfect pace and real estate prices seem frozen in a bygone era that the rest of America has long forgotten. You might drive right through this unassuming town on your...
Rev. Gary Schexnayder died Thursday, Diocese of Lafayette announced
The Rev. Gary Schexnayder, who served in various church parishes in the Diocese of Lafayette, passed away Thursday evening. Schexnayder, 83, was retired and living at the Calcutta House, a hospice facility in Lafayette. Born in Arnaudville on July 28, 1942, Schexnayder attended a summer internship at Our Lady of...
Lafayette Parish School Board gives superintendent permission to lay off employees if necessary
The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) is preparing for potential layoffs as the school board approved the superintendent's plan for a reduction in force if necessary. The decision comes as the district faces budget challenges. Superintendent Francis Touchet now has permission to lay off employees across all...
