Lafayette set to become drone industry hub
Lafayette is on the brink of becoming a major hub for the drone industry. Several drone companies have recently announced plans to establish operations in the Hub City, bringing hundreds of jobs to the area. Ryan Case, CFO of DMR Drones, shared insights on plans to expand in Lafayette. DMR Drones follows other...
Vehicle Owners Need to Start Inspecting Vehicles on Cold Mornings
If you own a vehicle and park it outdoors during the coldest parts of the year, you should start to inspect your vehicle before cranking it.
Some Oaklawn residents upset with construction of Louisiana National Guard Readiness Center
Oaklawn residents are voicing concerns for Lafayette's new Louisiana National Guard Readiness Center, a facility whose groundbreaking two weeks ago surprised them. The construction has left residents of the neighborhood, which will border the 83,000-square-foot facility on West Congress Street across from the...
Where’s Al? Trekking Down the Po-boy Trail at Poupart’s Bakery in Lafayette
Al Hebert continues his trek down Eat Lafayette's Po-Boy Trail. He visited Poupart's Bakery in Lafayette to try out the Brisket Po-Boy. Where's Al is brought to you by Bayou Vermilion District.
Trey Eatz in Lafayette celebrates grand opening
A Lafayette cook has turned a weekend side gig into a full-fledged business. Treylin Fields, known for his culinary skills, celebrated the grand opening of Trey Eatz on Monday, October 20. Fields transformed a kitchen inside the Exxon station on Pinhook Road and the Evangeline Thruway into a soul food haven. He...
Pair sentenced to life in prison for Krotz Springs deadly shooting and crash from...
OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — Two men have been officially sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man in 2022, according to the St. Landry Parish District Attorney’s Office. Jaden Ardoin, 21, of Krotz Springs, and Jaimon Mason, 23, were sentenced on Monday, October 20,...
Lafayette Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Blaze at Vacant Home
Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze at a vacant home on Evangeline Street in Lafayette. No injuries reported as investigators search for the cause.
Crowley father charged with murder, mother with cruelty in death of 10-month-old
CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) — A Crowley couple have been charged in connection with the death of their 10-month-old baby, authorities said. Jacolby Jones, 24, of Crowley, is charged with second degree murder and Mikelle Smith, 24, of Crowley, is charged with second degree cruelty to a juvenile. Crowley Police were called to...
Vendor in Lafayette bribery scheme sentenced to 18 months in prison
Joseph Prejean of Carencro, who pleaded guilty in a bribery scheme involving the 15th Judicial District Attorney's Office in Lafayete, was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison. Prejean, an ex-convict, owner of C&A Consulting and a gym in Carencro, was charged with and pleaded guilty in 2023 to one...
Three people killed in Lafayette Parish plane crash, officials confirm
The crash occurred near Gloria Switch Road and La. 93. near the community of Vatican.











