Lafayette LA

The manhunt for escaped inmate Gavin Garnica is officially over after he was captured along I 10 near Lafayette late Friday night.

Lafayette is about to get its own Brazilian steakhouse, inspired by churrascaria-style restaurants featuring grilled meats and flavorful gaucho cuisine. If you've experienced a Brazilian steakhouse concept like Rodizio Grill (which closed in Lafayette in 2018) or Texas de Brazil in Baton Rouge, the offerings will be...

CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) — Acadiana Eats Kitchen hits the road to visit Allons Mange’ in Crowley. Allons Mange’, located at 165 Odd Fellows Road Suite B, is serving up a unique blend of traditional and creative Louisiana cuisine. Among its standout creations are the Rice Festival Dish and the Boudin Sushi Roll, which...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Lafayette Consolidated Government has received final approval to complete the detention ponds along Coulee Ile de Cannes, eliminating the last obstacle that has stalled progress for two years. Construction at the detention pond sites has been dormant due to the lack of required final...

A look at news making headlines in your parish for Friday, December 5, 2025. If you know of an event near you or have a news tip, email us at [email protected].

Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) has issued a Boil Water Advisory for homes and businesses in the areas south of Cameron Street, west of St. John Street, north of St. Landry Street, and east of Brookside Drive. The problem was caused by a broken fire hydrant on Oaklawn Avenue. The Lafayette Parish Water District...

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — KLFY is catching up with former Remarkable Woman of the Year winners now that nominations are open. Pat Mason-Guillory was named Acadiana’s Remarkable Woman in 2023. “I’m one of those mothers,” Pat said. “I’ll be honest. I put him in the service.”...

State Police say a 61-year-old woman was killed in a Highway 96 rollover crash in St. Martin Parish.

DOC inmate Gavin Garnica, 23, who was being held at the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center, escaped in late Wednesday. His sister was booked with escape on Friday, records show.

A University of Louisiana at Lafayette alum's dream of introducing a new mascot has been met with resistance. Despite a campaign lasting three years, the university has firmly stated that it will "never" adopt the albino alligator mascot, known as "Albineaux." Cory St. Ewart, the creator of "Albineaux," explained...