Avoyelles youth learn dangers of impaired driving through story of Simmons 3
MARKSVILLE , La. (KALB) - A family is turning unimaginable loss into a message that could save lives. The Avoyelles Community & Youth Coalition hosted an event Wednesday honoring the Simmons 3, three children killed in a crash involving an impaired driver in December 2021. Organizers say the goal is to make sure their
St. Landry Parish Detectives Used a Robot to Find a Suspect Hiding Under an...
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office closed a nearly year-long narcotics investigation Thursday with two arrests in Opelousas, deploying SWAT assets and a robot after one suspect fled into a residence.
The American flag rules most of us break without knowing
No ticket, no fine, just respect. Here's how to fly Old Glory the right way this weekend.
Lafayette Parish School Board votes to close Comeaux High School — again
In a highly unpopular move, the Lafayette Parish School Board on Thursday voted for the second time to close Comeaux High School and repurpose the facility as a career center and accelerated school as well as a schools sports complex to be used by schools throughout the district. The board...
Lafayette community advocate, journalist celebrated for covering Creole culture dies
As a writer, historian and advocate, Ruth Foote was driven to help others by sharing their stories. On Wednesday, June 10, friends and colleagues confirmed in online reports that Foote has died after a battle with cancer. They shared messages of mourning that spoke to her lasting impact across the area — from her days
Creole historian, journalist Ruth Foote dies at 67
A beloved and accomplished journalist and historian of the Louisiana Creole community has died.
Carencro fastest-growing city in Louisiana based on U.S. Census data
Which city is the fastest-growing city in Louisiana? If you said Carencro, you’d be right. According to census data released last month, between July 1st, 2020, and July 1st, 2025, Carencro’s population grew by almost 42%, adding almost 4,000 people to a population that now tops 13,000. Mayor Charlotte Clavier says man
Abbeville business owner, councilman-elect dies at 58
VERMILION PARISH, La. — An Abbeville business owner and newly elected councilman has died. He was 58.
One person arrested following drug bust in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — A Crowley man was arrested on multiple gun and drug charges following a traffic stop Saturday, according to the Crowley Police Department. Tykell Brown, 20, is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Author
Abbeville searching for new jail space as agreement with Iberia Parish comes to an...
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — The City of Abbeville is searching for a new place to house misdemeanor inmates after a longtime agreement with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office is set to expire at the end of June. For years, Abbeville Police have relied on the Iberia Parish Jail...
