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Cyclists with the Gulf Coast Brotherhood Foundation arrived at the Lafayette Police Department on Friday afternoon, ending a 450-mile ride from Gulf Shores, Alabama, to honor 15 fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical workers from across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The five-day ride, which began Oct. 12, included...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – The Gulf Coast Brotherhood Ride completed a five-day, 450-mile bicycle journey on Friday, arriving at the Lafayette Police Department to pay tribute to first responders killed in the line of duty, KLFY reported. The ride began on Oct. 12 in Gulf Shores, Ala., with cyclists...

Candidates for Youngsville police chief, 15th Judicial District Court family court judge and district attorney outlined their priorities at a forum hosted Thursday by the Concerned Citizens of Youngsville. Four candidates attended: Art LeBreton, who is challenging incumbent Youngsville Police Chief Jean-Paul Broussard; Susan Theall and Dyan Schnaars, who are...

The Barbe Buccaneers came to Lafayette on Friday averaging 52.3 points a game. They left having experienced the uniqueness of St. Thomas More's defense, which limited Barbe to two touchdowns in a 35-14 victory over the Bucs to move into the driver's seat in the District 3-5A race. Trailing 14-6...

Until proven otherwise, the Cecilia Bulldogs reign supreme in District 5-4A. On Friday night for homecoming, the Bulldogs thrived behind the "angry running" of senior Deondre Briscoe, who scored all four of his touchdowns in the first half of a 61-14 win over Beau Chene, which came into the game undefeated.

(NEXSTAR) – After consulting its “maps and compass,” Trader Joe’s has announced plans to expand in multiple cities, marking just the latest expected expansion of the nation's favorite grocer.Trader Joe’s previously confirmed it would open at least 25 stores this year. The latest of those new stores recently opened in Herriman, Utah, and Lafayette, Louisiana, according to the company’s website. A store in Reading, Massachusetts, celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday.Last week, the grocer

BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY) — A Breaux Bridge man was arrested Tuesday after a search of his home found quantities of several different drugs, authorities said. Jessie Noel, 44, of Breaux Bridge, is charged with nine counts of possession of drugs in a drug-free zone, four counts of possession with intent to distribute Schedule I drugs, three counts of possession with intent to distribute Schedule II drugs, two counts of illegal possession of a legend drug and one count each of possession with inte

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A Mexican national living in Lafayette faces federal drug charges after being arrested during a traffic stop, authorities said. Manuel De Jesus Arce Cruz, 42, of Lafayette, is charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine, transactions involving drug proceeds and traffic violations.

(KLFY) — With dry and windy conditions expected starting this weekend, several parishes in Acadiana have issued burn bans. Acadia, Calcasieu, Evangeline, Jeff Davis and Vermilion parishes have all issued bans, and St. Martin and St. Mary, while not issuing a formal ban, have recommended refraining from outdoor burning.

From country stars and rock legends to comedy, Cajun, and Zydeco, November is packed with live entertainment in Southwest Louisiana. See who’s playing!