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PORT BARRE, La. (KLFY) — A traffic stop in Port Barre resulted in an arrest and seizure of over 7 pounds of marijuana, authorities said. Wilbert Anthony Terry, 33, of New Orleans, is charged with speeding, driving with a suspended license and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Port...

Students at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette got a rare chance to interact with baby alligators on campus. While students cannot pet the wild alligators living in Cypress Lake on the UL campus, they were able to safely pet, hold, and take photos with baby alligators. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries brought the young gators to campus for the educational experience...

After years of serving up delicious coffee, breakfast, lunch, baked goods and more, Classic Cup in Abbeville will be permanently closing their doors soon.

NEW IBERIA, LA. (KLFY) — A house fire in New Iberia left a victim unresponsive, firefighters said. Firefighters responded to a house fire located at the 900 block of Jane Street at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night. Upon arrival firefighters said they made entry and found a man unresponsive. The victim was then transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPLC) - A Lafayette man is accused of attempted murder after stabbing his caretaker over the weekend, according to authorities. Jarrod Degroat, 56, faces a count of attempted second-degree murder. Around 8:30 a.m. on April 18, the caretaker was at Degroat’s home on North Domingue Avenue when, for...

As Louisiana welcomes spring festivals, a cold front could bring a last chill, nudging residents to savor gumbo and keep their sweaters close by for those chilly nights.

Tim Moore and his wife, LaShonda Moore, are establishing the Bay City Boxing Gym in Abbeville to support youth in Abbeville and Vermilion Parish. The Bay City Boxing Gym recently hosted a camp at the Moore residence, introducing boxing to approximately 20 local youths. Activities included walking, jumping jacks, and practicing jabbing, including hitting a punching bag for the first time.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Festival International de Louisiane kicks off on Wednesday, and final preparations are underway across downtown Lafayette. News 15 crews were on the ground as vendors and stages took shape throughout the area. Lafayette Consolidated Government invested more than $1.5 million in upgrades at Parc International to enhance the festival experience.

Scattered showers will move through the region this evening, with rain likely lingering through the start of Festival International. Although rain chances will continue through this upcoming weekend, confidence is growing that the weather won't be as active for the final three days of the festival. Scattered showers will move...

BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY) – Marisa Noel, a former teacher in St. Martin Parish, has been arrested in connection with indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor, authorities said. The arrest follows an investigation launched in January after a complaint was received regarding the fifth-grade teacher.