Lafayette LA

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Lafayette Parish School System has launched a district-wide effort to collect food and toys for local families, marking the school system’s first year partnering with the Food Net annual drive. The annual Food Net Food for Families drive is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec....

The Hub City is gearing up for a weekend packed with family-friendly events, festive lights, and local shopping opportunities. Whether you're a longtime resident or visiting Acadiana for the holidays, here's your complete guide to what’s happening around Lafayette this weekend. Illuminated chapel, new displays...

LSU Health Shreveport is launching Louisiana's first hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Lafayette. The program combines online coursework with in-person clinical training to address the state's physical therapist shortage. This initiative is a partnership between LSU Health, Ochsner Lafayette General and...

LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — Authorities are asking the public’s assistance to locate 13-year-old Malcolm Taylor of Carencro. According to authorities, Taylor is described to have black hair, brown eyes, 5 foot 6 inches tall, and weighs around 126lbs. Taylor was last seen on Dec. 2 wearing a dark...

An Episcopal congregation in Lafayette has announced the installation of a new rector for the parish. The Episcopal Church of the Ascension, located in downtown Lafayette near the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, is welcoming Reverend Matthew Ainsley and his family from Horizon West, Florida, where Ainsley...

IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A man has been arrested in Iberia Parish for allegedly possessing a firearm and drug paraphernalia. Fabian Brown, 20, of New Iberia was arrested for possession with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-A local mother and her young daughter in Lafayette faced homelessness after delays in funding left them without a place to live. The woman, who is also a disabled veteran, had moved out of her apartment at Ile de Cannes in Scott following her 30-day notice. She and her nine-year-old daughter...

The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) announced a delayed start for all of its 45 schools on Thursday amid concerns of flooding rain. The announcement comes as hundreds of schools have cancelled or delayed class this week amid winter storms and heavy snow. Many of the impacted schools were in the Northeast or...

Christmas-themed King Cakes return to Lafayette this month with limited pickup dates and pre-order options.

Due to expected heavy rainfall and thunderstorms early Thursday morning the Lafayette Parish School System is implementing a 90 minute delayed start for all schools.