Lafayette, La., breaks ground on $17.6 million wastewater lift station
LAFAYETTE, La. (UI) — Construction is underway on the South Gravity Lift Station, a $17.6 million wastewater infrastructure project that will expand service capacity and reliability for Lafayette’s Downtown, Midcity, and surrounding neighborhoods. The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and Lafayette Utilities...
JD Bank forms First Acadiana Advisory board to strengthen ties across South Louisiana
JD Bank has taken another step in deepening its roots across South Louisiana with the creation of its first Acadiana Advisory Board. The Acadiana Advisory Board is a new council designed to build community partnerships and guide the bank’s continued growth throughout Lafayette , New Iberia, Opelousas, and surrounding...
Lafayette community mourns loss of retired officer Paul ‘Lumberjack’ Taylor
Retired Officer Paul "Lumberjack" Taylor, who dedicated his life to the Lafayette community, passed away last Friday, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and commitment to the community.
Gayle Road in Carencro reopens after $2.5 million upgrade from gravel to asphalt
A long-awaited road improvement project is now complete in Lafayette Parish. Leaders celebrated the reopening of Gayle Road in Carencro with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Residents had voiced concerns for years about the road's condition, citing frequent flooding during rainstorms. The $2.5 million project upgraded the...
The Hidden Louisiana Spot Where Every Bite Feels Like Home
In the quiet stretch of Louisiana bayou, the air carries the scent of smoked sausage, roux, and something deeply familiar. Tables fill with locals swapping stories over plates that feel like home. Poché’s Market & Restaurant doesn’t rely on polish or pretense – it leans on generations of craft, on...
These 5 Acadiana buffets hit the spot — from breakfast, to a full seafood...
I've loved a good buffet my whole life. There's just something about an endlessly replenishing platter of biscuits, or enough fried chicken to feed the multitudes, that fills me with the comfort of abundance — particularly when it's fresh, perfectly seasoned and lovingly prepared. Such is the case for...
Christmas in the Park Returns to Moncus Park for Its 5th Year of Holiday...
Lafayette’s favorite holiday tradition returns with lights, live music, food, and festive fun.
St. Landry Parish adjudicates Carrington Place Road for repairs
St. Landry Parish has adjudicated portions of Carrington Place, allowing for much-needed road repairs to improve the conditions of the road and increase accessibility for residents.
Lafayette apartment attic fire damages vacant unit
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire that occurred today in Lafayette. Today, Lafayette firefighters were called to a report of smoke in the area on West Simcoe Street and Evangeline Street around noon. When firefighters arrived on scene, smoke was coming from...
Tropical wave moving through Caribbean Sea
The forecast uncertainty is high at this time but this does not look like a threat to reach the Gulf.















