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OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — A teenager from Opelousas has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of killing another teen in 2022. St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre said Da'Qualon Robinson, who was 15 at the time of the crime and is now 18, received a mandatory life sentence after being...

Is having 'Ice, Ice, Baby' on the store's sign actually supporting ICE sweeps in New Orleans, or are people misunderstanding Marcello's intentions behind it?

Building permits for the week of Nov. 25-Dec. 2 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville:. INDUSTRIAL: 2600 N. University Ave., description, new warehouse project for Star Service Inc.; applicant, Prime Design; contractor, Southern Constructors; $700,000. TECH: 5725 Johnston St., description, antenna...

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...