Vermilion paraprofessional charged with battery of 2 children. Police explain why video is private.
The mother of a 5-year-old boy with autism who has limited verbal communication said she has been left with unanswered questions after an alleged incident involving a former paraprofessional at Eaton Park Elementary School. India Sysac was charged with two counts of misdemeanor battery of the infirm in connection with.
Louisiana High School Student Arrested Over Snapchat Threat
A Louisiana high school student was arrested after authorities said a Snapchat video threatened to kill students at the school.
Louisiana High School Hall of Fame announces Class of 2027
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana High School Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2027, recognizing 10 individuals whose accomplishments and contributions have left a lasting mark on Louisiana high school athletics. The 2027 class represents a wide range of roles within high school athletics, including coaches,...
Local teen goes viral for trashcan cleaning business
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) — A young entrepreneur in Youngsville has expanded his trash can cleaning business across Acadiana after overcoming online bullying. Ryder Royal, who launched the venture to earn extra money for his dirt bike hobby, returned to his work following a surge of community support. Royal initially...
UL System Board member floats dropping Cajuns to lower division; later walks it back
LAFAYETTE, La. (Acadiana News First) - A University of Louisiana System Board of Regents member suggested UL, Louisiana Tech, and the University of Louisiana at Monroe could drop from Division I to Division I-AA to help address multimillion-dollar athletic deficits, though he later described the comment as off-the-cuff
Interstate Update – Planned Closures and Delays Announced for The Weekend
A couple of spots on I-10, one on I-49, and some heavy rain could make staying at home at good idea.
$51M for the new Paul Breaux school and other Lafayette area construction
Building permits issued Sept. 23-29 for the cities of Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish:. BAR: 109 General Mouton Ave., description, new entryway into The Bulldog; applicant, Bulldog; contractor, Slaughter Construction Co.; $2,500. CHURCH: 415 Robley Drive, descriptio
Acadiana Dad Warns Parents After Homecoming Prank
An Acadiana dad says he wants a homecoming prank to become a teachable moment, but says parents still have not contacted him.
Higher chance of rain this weekend, cold front next week
Thursday will be hot and humid with isolated showers and storms possible. Highs will be in the low 90s. Expect a good chance of rain Friday and over the weekend. 1-3″ of rainfall will be possible. Highs will be in the upper 80s and lows will be in the low 70s. There is a low risk for localized flash flooding but we are
Face Up or Face Down? Acadiana Has Strong Opinions About Where Phones Go —...
We asked Acadiana how they leave their phones when they set them down — and the results were clear.

















