Louisiana Avenue Extension Expected to Open by Week’s End
Big news for Upper Lafayette — the long-awaited Louisiana Avenue Extension could officially open by the end of this week!
Halloween in Acadiana: Trick-or-treat times, pumpkin patches, haunted trails and more
The spookiest time of year is approaching. From trunk-or-treat with the littles, to a Halloween concert put on by the UL Lafayette symphony orchestra, there's plenty of Halloween fun to be had in neighborhoods and towns across Acadiana. Halloween-themed events are happening across the Acadiana area this week, ranging...
Motorcyclist dead, 18-wheeler driver sought after hit and run in St. Martin Parish
A motorcyclist is dead and the driver of an 18-wheeler is sought after a deadly hit and run in St. Martin Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers identified the motorcyclist as Harvey Gauthier, 49, of St. Martinville. They said the incident happened on LA 347 near Lou Gauthier Road, which is south of...
EatLafayette Presents 2025 Acadiana Eats Festival IV
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – EatLafayette announced the return of Acadiana Eats Festival IV, set for Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at West Village in Scott. This free, family-friendly festival will highlight some of Acadiana’s best eateries, as featured on KLFY’s Acadiana Eats with Gerald Gruenig.
New LHSAA reclass has area schools moving up in classification, while two move down
It was only a matter of time. And now, that time has arrived. The Lafayette Renaissance and Acadiana Renaissance athletic programs will be moving up to Class 4A beginning next fall, according to enrollment numbers released by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. Considering how quickly both schools have...
FoodNet Food for Families campaign kicks off
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — This morning, Catholic Charities of Acadiana hosted their food pantry partners and KLFY News 10 as a way to kick start the FoodNet Food for Families Food Drive campaign. Ben Broussard, Chief of External Affairs at Catholic Charities of Acadiana, said the drive helps nearly...
Newcomers Club sets dates for ’26 Mardi Gras Festival, ’27 parade
St. Martinville – The St. Martinville Newcomers Club explained its plans for Mardi Gras celebrations in 2026 and 2027 to the St. Martinville City Council on Monday to begin the process of preparing for a Mardi Gras Festival next year and a parade in 2027. The club has set...
Lafayette apartment attic fire damages vacant unit
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire that occurred in a vacant dwelling in Lafayette, Louisiana, with no injuries reported and minor fire damage.
National Craving – Which National Chain Does Louisiana Want Most?
If you could add one national chain or franchise to Acadiana's business landscape, which chain would that be? Nope, it's not another carwash or Mexican restaurant.
Acadiana Man Arrested After Tip Leads to 500+ Child Exploitation Charges
BROUSSARD, LA (KPEL) — A man from Broussard is facing serious charges after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip regarding illegal online activity involving children. News 15 is reporting that 52-year-old Shannon Miller was being investigated by multiple agencies, including the...
