Inspiring Story of Cody Miller: Music and Ministry
Louisiana musician Cody Miller transformed his life, becoming a devoted deacon and celebrating Mary.
Acadia Parish mourns loss of Police Juror Walter Andrus
ACADIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — Walter Andrus, the Police Juror for District 1, has passed away, leaving the community of Acadia Parish in mourning. Flags at the Acadia Parish Courthouse have been lowered to half-staff in honor of Andrus, recognizing his service and dedication to the parish. In a...
Students of the Year recognized for St. Martin Parish Schools
– The St. Martin Parish School Board recognized Students of the Year for fifth grade, eighth grade and 12th grade for each school and district wide at the board’s regular meeting on Dec. 3. Fifth-grade Students of the Year were Piper Reed of Breaux Bridge Elementary, Chevelle Mederos of...
Youngsville Family Loses Everything in Fire Before Christmas
A Youngsville family escapes a devastating house fire with nothing left.
Heart of Acadiana: Hot Cocoa Fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank
A local teenager is making a big impact in the fight against hunger with a unique hot cocoa fundraiser. Emile Myers, 15, of Lafayette, has been hosting this event for several years, raising significant funds for various causes. Myers's initiative began seven years ago when he was inspired by a neighbor's Christmas...
Lawmakers consider new school security options
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana school officials say conversations about campus safety have changed dramatically since the Columbine shooting, with administrators now preparing for worst-case scenarios every school day. Speaking in front of the K-12 School Safety Task Force, Jennifer Gardner, assistant...
Acadiana Cemetery Earns Unique Honor the ‘Wrong Way’
Did a gravedigger's "mistake" give one Louisiana town the most unique tourist attraction in the entire country?
Fatal Highway 167 Crash Claims Life in Lafayette Parish
Louisiana State Police investigates a deadly Hwy 167 pedestrian crash that claimed a man's life.
City Council approves PepperPlex improvements
The New Iberia City Council awarded a contract to Minvielle Lumber for continuing improvements to the Louisiana PepperPlex at Tuesday’s meeting. Architect for the project David Allain said the improvements will continue infrastructure gains for the PepperPlex, including turfing a softball field, building a new office...
Pools down banded goose on memorable hunting trip
Imagine relishing yet another special waterfowl hunt with your aging dad while also getting your hands on a white-fronted goose, also known as a speckle-bellied goose, with a band on one leg from early 2003. SUBMITTED. B.J. Pool, 43, experienced both highs on the last day of November near Whiteville...
