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A line of severe storms is expected to move through the area overnight, bringing the potential of damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and flooding, before a strong cold front brings the chilliest temperatures of the year on Tuesday.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around carencro..

An inmate who escaped the St. Landry Parish Jail in Opelousas is back in custody. The Opelousas Police Department, in conjunction with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, confirmed that escaped inmate Bryan Mickens, 48, was caught on Friday, October 24, around 6:30 a.m.

The darkest part of night seems to linger at the bridge where, according to Google Maps, Parish Road 140 becomes Bayou Tortue Road. Ask anyone who has chanced driving there at night, and they'll describe how the darkness seems to envelope everything. Is it real or imagined? Maybe a little of both. That's how legends...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lafayette, LA – A Tornado Watch remains in effect for much of south and central Louisiana through 6 a.m. Sunday, as a line of severe storms continues to move eastward across the state. According to the...

Washington is honoring the life and legacy of John Offord, a dedicated police officer who served the community for 41 years, with funeral services to be held on November 1st.

LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A $10 million project to extend Louisiana Avenue in Lafayette Parish is complete, promising to improve traffic flow and safety in North Lafayette. Officials with Lafayette Consolidated Government celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. After years of planning and...

Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital hosted a lively gumbo cookoff, blending culinary competition with Halloween festivities. The Lafayette General Foundation organized the event to support its Patient Assistance Fund.

A small town in Acadiana had no other option but to cancel their Halloween parade due to the threat of severe weather.

Starting Monday, October 27, 2025, the Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Public Works Department will begin resurfacing West Farrell Road in Lafayette, LA. Glenn Lege Construction will handle the project. The work will cover 0.35 miles from Kaliste Saloom Road to Settlers Trace Boulevard. The project is expected to...