Back the Blue honors officers from Lafayette car crash
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Back The Blue of Acadiana presented the 2026 Corporal Michael Middlebrook Humanitarian Award to six officers who provided life-saving assistance during a major vehicle accident involving one of their colleagues. The officers awarded are the following:. Sergeant Dayne Coureville. Corporal Paul De
Man killed in St. Martinville shooting identified
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) — A deadly shooting happened in the 1000 block of Bayou Alexandre Highway in St. Martinville, officials said. Deputies with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 7:45 p.m. They discovered a male had been shot multiple times. He was...
Storm chances continue Sunday with heavy rainfall possible
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Showers will continue overnight as warm and humid air lingers around the area. Most rain will be very light, though there could be a few pockets of heavy rainfall through Sunday morning. Temperatures will drop into the 70s. Sunday begins with a few showers and temperatures in the 80s. By the aft
11 Charming Louisiana Bakeries Where King Cake, Beignets And Pralines Keep Tradition Alive
If powdered sugar on your shirt doesn’t count as a fashion choice, Louisiana may have a problem. Because around here, beignets are meant to get messy, king cake is practically an invitation to celebrate, and pralines have a sneaky way of disappearing before you’ve even decided whether you wanted one.
Storms likely Saturday, Flood threat through weekend
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Saturday will start with quiet and humid conditions around Acadiana. Temperatures will warm quickly through the 80s by midday. Storms form after lunchtime and become widespread during the afternoon hours. At times, rainfall will be very heavy and could cause flooding in areas. The UL Homecoming
Red Wolves travel to face Ragin’ Cajuns
The Arkansas State Red Wolves open Sun Belt Conference play on the road against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium in Lafayette, Louisiana. Freshman quarterback Trey Owens has settled down after a rough 4-interception opener against Memphis,...
Himbola Manor demolition paused to avoid resident displacement
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A Lafayette City Council member pushes to put demolition plans for Himbola Manor Apartments on pause as local officials seek alternative solutions to renovate the complex. Lafayette City Council Member Elroy Broussard opposes immediate demolition, advocating for alternative redevelopment options
LRCA sophomore running back helps Tigers overcome 21-point deficit for homecoming win
It has been said that it’s not how you start, but instead how you finish. For Lafayette Renaissance, it wasn’t how they started, but instead how they responded and then finished. The Tigers overcame an early 21-point deficit Friday to defeat Lake Charles College Prep 56-34 in front...
One Person Dead After Friday Night Shooting on Bayou Alexandre Highway in St. Martinville
St. Martin Parish Sheriff Beckett Breaux confirmed that deputies responded to a shooting in the 1000 block of Bayou Alexandre Highway in St. Martinville on Friday, October 2, 2026.
PARC Kids Café provides after-school meals in Lafayette Parish
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Kids in Lafayette Parish experiencing food insecurity now have a way to avoid going hungry after school. Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Park, Arts, Recreation, and Culture Department has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank for Kids Cafe, to provide after-school meals to children ages 3-

















