Lafayette LA

Lafayette Consolidated Government is set to receive $23 million for infrastructure and public safety under a new Louisiana budget signed into law by Gov. Jeff Landry. Much of the funding is directed toward infrastructure improvements across the city. A $7.5 million allocation will fund a major beautification push along

SUNSET, La (KLFY) — Voters in Sunset have approved a new 10 mill property tax to fund its fire department. By a vote of 249-141, voters chose not to levy the tax that officials said would fill a critical need for a new building and upgraded gear. The department...

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — Opelousas General Hospital donated $20,000 to fund a playground at Park Vista Elementary School named in honor of longtime St. Landry Parish educator Ulysse Joubert, who died unexpectedly in late May. The donation was made on Friday to establish the Ulysse Joubert Playground at...

The City of Scott got an early start on celebrating America's 250th birthday by hosting its annual free community Independence Day festivities at La Maison de Begnaud on Friday. The evening wrapped up with a fireworks show, but the celebration began hours earlier with live music, food vendors, and activities for childr

Lafayette celebrated National Food Truck Day on Friday with more than a dozen food trucks, free yard games, and live musical performances at Moncus Park. The trucks were set up along the Doerle Pavilion throughout the day and into the evening, offering a wide variety of mobile culinary options.

Lafayette chef Kris Allen has been crowned the 2026 King of Louisiana Seafood after winning the 19th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off. Allen, executive chef at Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant, earned the title by preparing a crab-stuffed flounder that bested dishes from 12 other chefs during the competition, present

ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) — A St. Martinville couple is rebuilding their life after a fire destroyed their home Friday morning. The fire in the home of Gary and Misty Gotcher happened at about 11 a.m. Friday, family members said. The fire on Dugas Street rendered their home, and...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette Consolidated Government is expanding its homelessness response as more than 200 people remain unsheltered across the parish, with a new pilot program launching and a state anti-camping law set to take effect in January. LCG identified a need for more shelter beds, supportive...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A Lafayette man was arrested after shooting his grandson during an argument, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Jessie Bradford, 78, of Lafayette, is charged with attempted second-degree murder. His bond is set at $350,000. Police reported the shooting happened on South Orange Stre

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a viral social media video that appears to show an 11-year-old girl being beaten by teenagers at the direction of an adult. The sheriff's office confirmed there is an open investigation into the case.