Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade Returns December 11: Registration Now Open for Local Participants
The City of Opelousas has announced the return of the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade. The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The parade has been a local tradition for over fifty years.
Basile man accused of molesting a juvenile for years, arrested
BASILE, La. (KLFY) — A Basile man is accused of molersting a juvenile over the course of several years, authorities said. Burley Sylestine, 62, of Basile, is charged with three counts of molestation of a juvenile, aggravated crimes against nature and obstruction of justice. A criminal complaint was filed...
Watch 4 People Commit the Worst Gumbo Atrocities You’ll Ever See
I invite you to experience just how wrong things can go when people who believe they know what they're doing try and cook what they think is gumbo.
Scott mobile home damaged extensively in Wednesday morning fire
A mobile home in Scott suffered extensive damage in a fire this morning, authorities said.
Sombreros Mexican Restaurant Expanding to Former Chili’s Space in Lafayette, LA
Sombreros Mexican Restaurant, a Louisiana-based Tex-Mex eatery is expanding to Lafayette with a new location coming soon to the former Chili’s space at 1734 West Pinhook Road. The former Chili’s space closed back in November of last year, 2024. According to their website, Sombreros is founded on a...
Lafayette Chicken Salad Chick offers free kids’’ meals as Louisiana faces SNAP benefit suspension
As Louisiana families brace for a potential stoppage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November, one Lafayette restaurant is stepping up to make sure no child goes hungry. Chicken Salad Chick, located at 101 Saloom Farm Rd, Suite 101, Lafayette, LA 70508, announced via Facebook that...
I’m a Diet Coke ‘expert’ and just tried Swig. Here’s what to get at...
As a self-proclaimed Diet Coke expert who has a running list of the best restaurants for fountain drinks in multiple Gulf Coast cities, I never thought I'd find a better soda than those poured at McDonald's. The crispy, delicious soda at Golden Arch locations across the U.S. attracts praise from...
Lab Monkeys From Tulane Escape After Crash
A public warning has been issued after a transport truck carrying lab monkeys from was involved in a crash, resulting in some of the monkeys escaping.
Join the Annual JPJ Memorial Turkey Trot in Lafayette
The JPJ Memorial Turkey Trot returns to Lafayette this Thanksgiving, honoring Jean Paul Judice and supporting St. Joseph’s Diner.
In Your Parish Headlines: October 28, 2025
A look at news making headlines in your parish for Tuesday, October 28, 2025. If you have a news tip or know of an upcoming event where you live, email us at [email protected].
