Lafayette LA

Recent outcry over efforts to update University Avenue and Bertrand Drive have highlighted the gaps between what’s promised and what’s delivered when it comes to these kinds of public investments. Lafayette’s been trying to revitalize the stretch of University between Congress Street and I-10 for more than a...

ACADIA PARISH, LA. (KLFY) — Two juveniles were arrested in northern Acadia Parish and accused of trespassing onto others’ properties, according to Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the incident occurred on July 2nd at approximately 5:15 am. It was reported one juvenile who was caught by...

DOTD and the Federal Highway Administration signed the DSEIS for the I-49 Lafayette Connector, marking a milestone in one of La.'s most transformative transportation infrastructure projects.

CHURCH POINT, La. (NEWS 15) — Church Point police arrested two teens following a drive-by shooting. Alasiah Breaux, 18, of Opelousas, is charged with assault by drive-by shooting and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. An unidentified 14-year-old is charged with assault by drive-by shooting, aggravated crimi

Legends Bar & Grill has officially opened its newly constructed 4401 Johnston Street location, replacing its former spot at 4559 Johnston Street next to McDonald’s. The new Legends was first announced in 2025 and was constructed by STELLCO Construction as part of Legends’ ongoing strategy of building and owning its own

Baton Rouge-based Turner Industries Group announced the development of two state-of-the-art nuclear fabrication facilities in New Iberia and Port Allen, La., positioning the company as a key supplier to the next generation of American nuclear power. The sites will focus on highprecision modular assembly and ASME Sectio

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A crash closed I-10 East past Ambassador Caffrey Parkway in Lafayette, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. DOTD officials reported the wreck was cleared and all lanes were opened shortly before 4 p.m. It is unknown if there are any injuries...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – After a stormy Wednesday around Acadiana, all rain settles tonight. Temperatures will drop into the 70s. Thursday will start out dry before storms form around midday. These will spread across the area through the rest of the day brining heavy rain and lightning. Highs will be near 90 degrees.

Something about the combination stops you mid-sentence. The oak branches overhead thick with Spanish moss that sways even when the breeze is too light to feel. The dark water of the lake just beyond the patio railing, flat and still as a mirror on most afternoons. The gumbo arrives in...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– A new artificial lens implant for cataract treatment, the FineVision HP, has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for use in the United States. Orelia Bessard, a Lafayette resident, recently became the first person in Louisiana to undergo the procedure. The surgery was performe