Officer-involved shooting investigated near Port Barre
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, where one suspect was shot and taken to a hospital for treatment.
Eye on Scams: Content Creation Scams
Scammers are posing as real brands on social media, offering money in exchange for promoting their product or brand, but are asking for money or personal information, which is a red flag.
Family in limbo: Flood insurance issues force them to relocate
A family of four is currently living with family members after their home flooded with three to four inches of water in April, and they are still waiting for their $98,201.61 insurance claim to be processed.
Two LPSS construction department employees placed on leave
The Lafayette Parish School System confirmed Wednesday that two employees in the Construction, Facilities and Maintenance Department are on administrative leave, following a series of inquiries into the department’s handling of contracts with outside vendors. The system declined further comment. “We do not comment on...
Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Deputy involved in Wednesday afternoon crash
A Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Deputy was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Lafayette this afternoon, authorities said.
Meet the Lafayette captain who took Cajun cooking from the fire station to national...
Sharing meals at the station is a tradition for firefighters. These first responders spend long hours together in between rushing to emergencies, and in Louisiana, great food plays an important role in cementing the bond between team mates. According to Captain Coby Bailey of Lafayette Fire Station 9, it's typical...
Man accused of hitting sheriff’s deputy with vehicle given $1.2 million bond
A man accused of striking and injuring a St. Landry Parish Sheriff's deputy with a vehicle had his bond set at $1.2 million. Justin Michael Miller, 28, of Opelousas, was arrested last Tuesday in Houston, Texas, by U.S. Marshal's Violent Offender Task Force after the SLPSO accused him of striking a deputy with a...
Car enthusiasts invited to show off rides at SoLAcc’s first auto show
Car enthusiasts from around Acadiana are invited to show off their automobiles and take a gander and others' pride and joys at South Louisiana Community College's first auto show. The family friendly, free Limitless Auto Show will bring together trucks, motorcycles and cars from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. pm...
Suspect arrested in 2020 murder of Lawtell doctor
LAWTELL, La. (KLFY) — A man wanted in connection with the murder of a Lawtell man in 2020 has been arrested, authorities said. Desmond Demond Richard, 34, of Opelousas, is charged with the second degree murder of Dr. Joseph Vallian on Sept. 16, 2020. The victim’s father, Leeland Bryce...
Girard Park Pool Now Open in Lafayette
After six years and a delayed repair, the Girard Park Pool is finally open for the summer.
