‘It’s a lot of hurdles,’ says Festival International team responsible for booking artists
Festival International de Louisiane celebrated 40 years this year, a big anniversary with a lot of accomplishments behind it. The festival was born from challenging times. Lafayette was in an economic downtown in the 1980s after losing oil-and-gas jobs, and the community needed a way to distinguish and celebrate the th
Teurlings’ junior named the Acadiana Advocate’s All-Metro Girls’ Most Outstanding Track Performer
Teurlings Catholic junior Abigail Leger enjoyed quite a year. Not only did Leger finish as the Division II state runner-up in cross country, but she also brought home three outdoor track and field state championships in May. Leger, who had the best time in the 1,600-meter run and the second-best...
She Said SWAT Was Coming. Then She Left the Toddler Alone
A toddler was found crying alone after a grandmother allegedly locked the child in a bedroom and abruptly left the home.
Tsubaki By Koi makes move to W. Pinhook Road
The Japanese restaurant will continue serving sushi, sashimi and hibachi at its new Lafayette home.
Rayne named finalist for America’s Favorite Small Town contest
The Acadia Parish community of Rayne has been named one of 10 finalists in Parade Magazine's America's Favorite Small Town contest. The Frog Capital of the World is the only Louisiana community still in the running for the national title. Parade Magazine described Rayne as a delightful pit stop that's perfect for adven
A Lafayette native and zydeco accordionist records with his three sons for the first...
Corey Arceneaux approaches Father’s Day this year with memories of his three sons playing music at home. Arceneaux, a zydeco accordionist since he was 11, had to referee fights, even wipe away tears, over instruments. But his sons returned the care in unexpected ways. “Times when I wanted to...
2 killed after tire blowout sends 3-wheeled motorcycle into crash on I-10 in Orange...
ORANGE COUNTY — A blowout on a three-wheeled motorcycle along Interstate 10 in Orange County turned deadly late this morning, killing a man and a woman, according to Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Shana Clark. DPS is investigating a crash on Interstate 10 East near the 868 mile...
WBRZ honored for work on Smitty’s explosion, Texas gambling and Brian Kelly’s final days
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana professional chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has honored WBRZ for public service following its series of reports following last year’s explosion and fire at a Roseland chemical plant. At a ceremony Saturday in Lafayette, WBRZ reporter Alexis Marigny won the news reporting...
Port Barre woman arrested, allegedly locked 2-year-old grandchild in home alone
PORT BARRE, La. (KLFY) — A Port Barre woman was arrested after allegedly locking her 2-year-old grandchild in a bedroom and leaving, authorities said. Dawn Bowers, 54, of Port Barre, is charged with child abandonment. Port Barre Police responded the evening of June 9 to a welfare concern in...
Check out the Outdoors calendar for fishing events and LDWF updates
LAFAYETTE KAYAK FISHING CLUB MEETING: 6 p.m., Pack and Paddle, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette. Call (337) 232-5854. Website: www.lafayettekayakfishing.com. FLIES & FLIGHTS: 7-9 p.m, Rally Cap Brewing, 11212 Pennywood Ave., Baton Rouge. Casual fly tying. Open to public. Email Chris Williams: [email protected].
