Lafayette LA

RAYNE, La. (KLFY) — For those attempting to avoid the cold weather, Word Ministries Rayne is opening a warming shelter for those affected by tonight’s freezing temperatures. The shelter will be located at 900 E. Jefferson Davis Highway in Rayne. It opens today at 6 p.m. and will...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – A strong cold front will push through the area overnight brining showers and thunderstorms and much colder weather. These storms will move through around midnight. Behind the front, temperatures plummet and winds become strong out of the north. Sunday will see sunshine and highs right around...

With 2026 knocking on the door, we’re about to wrap up the Year of Chenier, the centennial birthday celebration of the King of Zydeco Clifton Chenier. Well, not quite. Accolades and achievements continue for the Grammy Hall of Fame accordionist born June 25, 1925, near Opelousas. The recognition stretches into the...

Tonight and into Monday morning, we're forecasting several hours of sub-freezing temperatures and wind chills that could dip into the teens. As always with the cold, check on any exposed pipes or sensitive infrastructure that could be damaged by such cold. Looking ahead, it is still cooler on Monday, but...

The Bayou Teche Scenic Byway winds through miles of southern Louisiana’s most captivating landscape, where ancient cypress trees drape themselves in Spanish moss and the water reflects stories passed down through generations. By day, this route offers breathtaking views of Cajun country, but when darkness falls,...

Welcome to Mobile, Alabama, just outside Hancock Whitney Stadium, home of the South Alabama Jaguars and the site of Wednesday night’s ’68 Ventures Bowl.

LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — A Lafayette Parish home was destroyed by fire and the one next door was damaged by the heat, according to the Scott Fire Department. It happened on Jerome Road off Lebesque Road on Sunday, December 14, around 3 a.m. Scott fire officials reported...

A new mural was unveiled in Sunset celebrating the lasting impact of the Chenier brothers on Zydeco music. The artwork honors Clifton and Cleveland Chenier, showcasing them with the piano accordion and rubboard. The mural is located at The Funky Flea on Napoleon Avenue in Sunset, a town known as the Washboard Capital...

Louisiana knows how to do BBQ right, and the state is packed with smokehouses that have turned one special tradition into a statewide legend. From deep-fried boudin balls to Saturday-only sellouts, these spots have mastered their craft and built loyal followings that stretch across parish lines. Whether you crave...

(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - I recently saw someone smoking in their vehicle while on the roads in Lafayette, and it had me thinking about a law I heard about years ago, which is that you can't smoke in your vehicle. In 2025, you don't see as many people smoking in...