Dr. Holly Boffy of Lafayette Named 2027 Louisiana High School Principal of the Yea
Dr. Holly Boffy, principal of the W.D. and Mary Baker Smith Career Center in Lafayette, has been named the 2027 Louisiana High School Principal of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education.
Disaster food assistance available in 4 Louisiana parishes after Arthur
Some Louisiana households affected by Arthur may qualify for temporary food assistance beginning Monday. The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or D-SNAP, is available to eligible households that do not currently receive SNAP benefits but experienced storm-related losses or expenses. Eligible areas incl
Alleged Duson E-bike thief wanted by police
DUSON, La. (KLFY) — Duson Police are asking for your help identifying a man they say stole an E-bike early Friday morning. The theft occurred at 3:24 a.m. Friday in the 700 block of S. Richfield. The suspect was last seen heading south on S. Richfield at Hanks Road near the Fire Station, officials said.
Editorial: Affordable housing needs focused attention
The housing market in Louisiana has been a roller coaster for a while now. Soaring insurance premiums, high interest rates and lack of inventory have driven up costs and left some would-be buyers and sellers on the sidelines. Now, though, there may be glimmers of hope with real estate agents...
What’s Creole la-la? In Lafayette, young musicians explore roots of Louisiana zydeco music
Long before electrified zydeco bands filled dance halls, Creole musicians gathered for acoustic "la-la" house parties across southwest Louisiana. Two young Lafayette musicians are trying to bring that tradition back. Cajun music leans on Louisiana French folk traditions built around the fiddle, accordion and triangle.
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-49 slowdown near Exit 11
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KALB) - Viewers reported a major slowdown on I-49 northbound, near the town of Sunset, on July 26. They submitted pictures showing both northbound lanes blocked and the arrival of a helicopter/emergency air ambulance. Traffic near Exit 11 is reportedly being diverted to the onramp for...
Lafayette, St. Mary parish educators earn statewide honors at annual gala
NEW ORLEANS, La. (KLFY) — Two Acadiana educators brought home some well-earned hardware from the 20th annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala. Holly Boffy, principal of the W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center, has been named the 2027 Louisiana High School Principal of the Year, and Lauren Williams Rent
Louisiana State Police Arrest Eight Men in Undercover Child Exploitation Probe Spanning Lafayette, Denham...
BATON ROUGE, LA — Louisiana investigators say eight men were arrested after an undercover internet operation focused on people accused of trying to solicit minors for sexual purposes. The arrests happened June 17 and 18, according to Attorney General Liz Murrill. The Charges. Officials said the suspects were booked...
Celebrating the life of fallen officer Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — An officer, Senior Corporal Segus R. Jolivette with the Lafayette Police Department is being remembered today after he was shot and killed July 25, 2024 during a hostage barricade at the 2500 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard in Jeanerette. When Corporal Jolivette and other...
Local toddler to be featured on Times Square billboard for Down syndrome awareness
A one-year-old Acadiana boy is headed to the big apple after being selected to appear on a Times Square billboard as part of the National Down Syndrome Society's Buddy Walk.
