Lafayette LA

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District aims to build a Juvenile Detention facility to address rising juvenile crime rates across the nine-parish region. The proposed facility will be 30,000 square feet and will focus on educational and mental health programs intended to reduce...

Three people lost their lives in an early morning crash at the major intersection of E. Broussard Rd. and Johnson Street in Lafayette Tuesday, according to Lafayette Police Sgt Robin Green. “Vehicle 1, like I said, was traveling at a high rate of speed and struck vehicle 2, which caused...

Pelican Publishing recently released "The Adventures of Boudin Boy" in December 2025, a book written and illustrated by New Iberia artist Paul Schexnayder. The story follows an old Cajun couple who, on a whim, make a boy out of their boudin mixture. After frying him, they discover he has come to life. The boy escapes...

In December, a federal grand jury in Lafayette indicted a Mexican citizen with assaulting a federal officer and causing bodily injury. Maximiliano Perez-Perez, a Mexican citizen the U.S. Attorney’s Office said is illegally in the United States, faces up to 20 years in federal prison for the charge. According...

Traffic concerns are growing near a Lafayette elementary school, where the car rider line is causing congestion. The morning rush has vehicles spilling onto a roadway, leading some to worry about potential crashes. The traffic backup is due to cars turning onto Starling Lane towards Cpl. Michael Middlebrook...

Chick-fil-A is celebrating their 80th anniversary by introducing 2 new permanent menu items as well as giving 3,000 people the chance to win free food for year!

Former Youngsville police chief Rickey Boudreaux was fined by the Louisiana Board of Ethics after being found guilty of two allegations connected with an incident involving a former city councilman crashing into a parked car. The board ruled that Boudreaux used his position as chief of police to compel and...

Lafayette is set to see new developments as construction will soon begin on a new bank. Red River Bank will be opening its doors along Camellia Boulevard not far from the recently announced Trader Joe's location.

A group of die-hard genealogists in the Lafayette Genealogical Society hope to stir the curiosity of younger generations to dig into their family history and learn the stories of their ancestors. They also eagerly help others start their research and those already digging into their family trees who've hit brick...

Authorities are sounding the alarm for a 16-year-old who hasn't been seen in days. The community's support could make all the difference.