St. Martin Parish community rallies for teacher ousted over social media post
A crowd turned out Wednesday evening at a St. Martin Parish School Board meeting to support a longtime teacher who was pushed out after allegedly violating the school district's social media policy. Many in attendance hoped to address the board and get answers about Wanda Roy's departure after six decades as an educato
Healing House announces artist for ‘Martinis 2026-Lafayette Best Martini’
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — Healing House; Hope for Grieving Children is proud to announce Hannah Gumbo as the “Martinis 2026- Lafayette’s Best Martini” Glass Artist. A private event was held Wednesday, June 3 at the BMW of Lafayette Showroom to unveil Hannah’s martini glass creation. Hannah Gumbo is a Lafayette-based free
This Louisiana Fugitive Apparently Thought Fleeing Into a Bayou Was the Best Escape Plan
A Louisiana Man Allegedly Fled From Deputies, Jumped Into a Pond, Swam Across a Bayou Twice, and Climbed a Tree Before Ultimately Being Taken Into Custody Following Two Pursuits in St. Martin Parish on June ... Read more
A Lafayette woman vanished while pregnant. The man tied to the case is now...
A Lafayette man previously arrested in connection with the disappearance of Skye Angers has been named a fugitive after failing to appear for court hearings, according to Lafayette Parish court records. Fugitive warrants were issued for Joseph Bryant on April 18, 2024, and again on May 15, 2024, after he...
Louisiana Attorney General speaks on expansion of first-degree murder law
LOUISIANA, La. (KLFY)- A new Louisiana law inspired by the Mall of Louisiana shooting that killed Lafayette teen Martha Odom will expand the circumstances under which prosecutors can pursue first-degree murder charges. House Bill 102, which takes effect Aug. 1, broadens the state’s first-degree murder statute to includ
Lafayette man shot at while foiling burglary of neighbor’s house
Demarko Alfred, 26, of Lafayette, is charged with attempted second degree murder, attempted burglary of an inhabited building, aggravated criminal property damage, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and five counts of attempted burglary of a vehicle.
Desi Mart International Grocery Coming Soon to Former Bismillah Groceries Location in Lafayette, LA
A new international grocery store, called Desi Mart, specializing in Indo-Pak and Middle Eastern products is coming soon to 2441 W. Congress Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, in the former Bismillah Groceries & Kitchen location. Desi Mart will offer a wide selection of authentic Indo-Pak and Middle Eastern grocery produc
Lafayette School Board to vote next week on closing Comeaux High School
The fate of Comeaux High School will be decided June 11 at the Lafayette Parish School Board’s regular meeting. Tracy Wirtz, chief communications officer, confirmed Thursday that the school closure vote will be on the board’s agenda for that meeting.. If the board votes as is expected, Comeaux...
Lafayette unlikely to criminalize homeless camps as state ban heads to governor’s desk
The Lafayette City Council is unlikely to consider an ordinance establishing rules and guidelines for removing homeless encampments in the city. Talks about the ordinance, which would have made camping on public property a crime punishable by jail time and a fine, have stalled while the council monitors developments of
All Paws on Deck walk aims to draw attention to pet health
As her emotional support dog lay at her feet, Kai Broussard stared down at him and explained why she drove from Lafayette to Baton Rouge for the All Paws on Deck Walk for Pet Cancer Awareness. “He’s a survivor,” Broussard said of her dog, Xnoxwell, who recovered from cancer....
