Lafayette officials address University Avenue concerns
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- Concerns surrounding the University Avenue Corridor Project continue in Lafayette as drivers and nearby businesses voice frustrations over ongoing construction and traffic conditions. The project, which began in 2024, was designed to beautify the area and improve pedestrian safety along Universit
Storms likely Saturday, Flood Threat Continues
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Showers and thunderstorms will develop throughout the day Saturday. Storms will be slow-moving and could produce very heavy rainfall. Rain totals could exceed 3 to4 inches where storms linger. A FLOOD WATCH is in effect through Monday evening in anticipation of multiple rounds of heavy rainfall
Truck crashes into New Iberia home: LSP
Louisiana State Police said no one was injured after a truck crashed into a house, Thursday afternoon. On May 22 at approximately noon, Troop I responded to a home on Daspit Road after victims reported that a truck had driven into the house. Troopers said the truck driver had lost...
Deadly crash near Port Barre, updates to follow
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — There was a deadly crash on Highway 190 eastbound near Port Barre, officials said. This story will be updated with further details.
Families of Inmates Are Being Targeted
Scammers are impersonating deputies and demanding payments from Louisiana families with loved ones in jail.
Vermilion Parish honors veterans, service members with banner display
Vermilion Parish is making a big effort to recognize its hometown heroes. Banners are now on display across the parish honoring veterans and active service members. More than 100 banners have been installed, all thanks to the Rotary Club of Abbeville.
Friday Feed: Hal the Cajun Lady Steak and Gravy
For this week's Friday Feed, Al Hebert traveled to Acadia Parish to visit with Hal The Cajun Lady to see how she cooks steak and gravy in a Magnalite pot. The Friday Feed is brought to you by Kirk's U Needa Butcher.
Parish Brewing gets permit for $5 million expansion. See more in Acadiana construction.
Building permits for the week of May 13-19 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville:. SPA: 611 Settlers Trace Blvd., Suites 100-200; description, push bar gate addition to Uniq Nail Spa & Lounge; applicant, Passion Home Design; contractor, Amour Construction; $4,000. INDUSTRIAL: 1001 La. 182, Broussard; d
Five Louisiana students to compete in 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Five Louisiana students are competing in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The national spelling bee started in 1925 to promote literacy for students. The competition will feature 247 spellers from across the country. Five students from the Bayou State will be featured...
Woman Spent $1,800 Filling Community Fridge. An Hour Later, Nearly Everything Was Gone
After watching shelves empty almost immediately, a Louisiana woman said she was heartbroken — but still determined to help families in need

















