Families distressed by damaged gravesites at Opelousas cemetery
OPELOUSAS, LA. (KLFY) — Multiple families are raising concerns about conditions at Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas after discovering damaged gravesites, missing headstones and disturbed ground while visiting loved ones. Families who visited the cemetery around Mother’s Day said they were met with uprooted trees,
Lafayette Parish Schools System announces new leadership appointments
LAFAYETTE PARISH, LA. (KLFY) – The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) has announced two leadership appointments involving district and school administration. LPSS has announced Pamela-Rae Hovey has been named Director of Construction, Facilities, and Maintenance and Dr. Brandon Bonner has been named principal of Jud
Crash Involving Bicycle Camellia Boulevard Lanes Leaves One in Critical Condition
A crash involving a bicycle has shut down part of Camellia Blvd in Lafayette. One person was taken to the hospital.
Broussard Moves Up to No. 6 on Louisiana Safest Cities List
Broussard, LA (May 15, 2026) – Broussard has been named the sixth safest city in Louisiana in SafeWise’s annual statewide rankings, moving up from No. 8 last year. SafeWise, a home safety and security research organization, bases its rankings on FBI crime data, comparing violent and property crime rates among cities th
Man arrested in early-morning Rayne drug bust
RAYNE, La. (KLFY) — A Rayne man was arrested on several drug charges after a raid of his home this morning, authorities said. Brandon Moore, 43, of Rayne, is charged with two counts of distribution of methamphetamine and one count each of possession with intent to distribute Xanax, possession of marijuana and possessio
Part of I-10 in Louisiana shut down following crash involving 18-wheelers
LOUISIANA — A crash involving two 18-wheelers has caused major traffic delays Friday evening on Interstate 10 westbound in Acadia Parish. The crash happened near the Egan exit and involved two tractor-trailers, leading to significant traffic backups during the evening commute. Authorities have not released information
Eye on Health: OLOL heart health screening helps Acadiana man get back on track
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Billy Boyles went in for a routine checkup with his physician in May of 2025. He says all his blood work and baseline tests came back with positive results. Before he left, the doctor took a listen to his breath sounds. “He heard a slight...
LFT Fiber invests millions to expand Acadiana internet speeds
LFT Fiber announced it has invested in a series of major infrastructure upgrades as part of the ongoing modernization of its network across Acadiana . LFT said the new changes mark one of the organization’s most significant network upgrade initiatives in recent years, according to a news release. The multi-million-doll
$4.2M permit issued for Ochsner Lafayette General. See more in Acadiana construction.
Building permits for the week of May 6-12 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville:. MEDICAL: 1214 Coolidge St., description, buildout for operations; applicant, MBSB Group; contractor, The Lemoine Co.; $4.2 million. INDUSTRIAL: 107 Business Park Drive, description, interior renovations for Downhole Chemi
Demolition could begin soon at future Chipotle location on Johnston Street
The building that houses Sticks Billiards and two other businesses could soon come down so construction of a Chipotle location can begin. A demolition permit was filed Thursday with Lafayette Consolidated Government for the property at 3220 Johnston St., which houses Sticks and formerly Dawn Nails and Johnston Street C

















