Lafayette LA

OPELOUSAS, LA. (KLFY) — St. Landry Parish School Board Superintendent Milton Batiste proposed a plan this week to move Creswell Middle School students to the Opelousas Junior High School campus for the upcoming school year. The recommendation aims to utilize the junior high property, which is scheduled to become...

A Japanese influencer's simple wish to attend an American BBQ went viral — and hundreds of Americans showed up with invitations.

One person is hospitalized after a shooting and a suspect is in custody, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Joel Nimer, 18, of Opelousas, is charged with attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number....

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — An apartment building was destroyed and a church was damaged by a fire that also claimed the life of a family dog, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. Authorities reported firefighters responded to Huval Street, which is not far from North University Avenue and...

NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — A major search for a 3-year-old girl, who was taken from her grandmother's home by her aunt, was canceled after the child was found safe, according to the New Iberia Police Department. Authorities reported Mi'Ahni Batiste was abducted from a home St. Jude...

Kamri Davis, who attends Breaux Bridge Elementary School, is this week’s Acadiana Kidcaster. She says she wants to be a doctor when she grows up. Great job with the forecast Kamri!

Lafayette Parish is buzzing with new opportunities in sales and marketing. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or just starting out, there’s something here for every level of experience.

We would like to welcome to Gridiron, our next diamond in the rough, Nathan Thornton, a Class of 2027 wide receiver out of Cecilia High School in Breaux Bridge, LA. Thornton is a talented playmaker with speed, agility, and is very shifty on the field. He plays on both sides of the ball and is an aggressive defender...

NEWS 15) — Parts of Acadiana are experiencing water woes from water main breaks, low water pressure, and other problems, resulting in some boil water advisories being issued. NEWEST ADDITIONS:. ST. MARTIN PARISH:. (3/27/26) St. Martinville - A major water leak on Aubrey-Ozenne Road is preventing the city from...

Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARC) department is creating a new five-year plan to strengthen parks, recreation, and community spaces across Lafayette Parish. The plan will guide future investments and improvements based on data and community feedback.