Ochsner hopes to establish Lafayette as region’s medical hub
Louisiana is currently short over 500 full-time physical therapists, a gap that is only expected to widen over the next decade, according to a 2022 study published in the Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association, safe major interventions to grow the local workforce. One such intervention just kicked off...
Celtic Bayou Festival returns to Downtown Lafayette
Celtic Bayou Festival returns to downtown Lafayette March 13-14, 2026, for a weekend full of authentic Irish merriment in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
High Notes back in Lafayette for Downtown Alive! afterparty
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — High Notes returns as the official Downtown Alive! afterparty, bringing late-night energy, live Louisiana music, and courtyard vibes to the heart of Downtown Lafayette. The kickoff of the third annual High Notes is set for Friday, March 6 at Chez La Fête Guesthouse & Backyard,...
Cajuns Beat LSU 7-2 as Tigers’ Defensive Woes Continue
Louisiana rides a dominant pitching performance and early offense to beat the two-time defending national champions at a sold-out Russo Park.
Christopher ‘Tipper’ Esponge, 20 Under 40 honoree, is mayor of Delcambre and business owner
Editor's note: In partnership with The Acadiana Advocate, the705 is recognizing its annual Top 20 Under 40 Acadiana Leadership Award honorees, presented by Advancial Federal Credit Union. Honorees will be recognized at a banquet April 10 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Student Union Ballroom. For...
Bach Lunch series returns to downtown Lafayette with new Sunday Bach Brunch
Bach Lunch is returning to downtown Lafayette this spring, along with a new addition — Bach Brunch — offering more opportunities for the community to gather for live music. Bach Lunch is a free outdoor concert series held at Parc Sans Souci that invites families, students and downtown...
St. Martinville police host first accident reenactment event
ST MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) — The St. Martinville Police Department will host its first accident reenactment on March 20th to promote safety awareness and community engagement. The event is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at St. Martinville Senior High School and is free to the public. The demonstration aims to...
North Vermilion Lady Patriots face LaGrange in Division II Non-Select semifinal
Tonight, the North Vermilion Lady Patriots will compete in their most significant game in four decades at the University Center in Hammond. The No. 3 Lady Patriots (26-3) will face the No. 2 LaGrange Gators (25-4) in the Division II Non-Select semifinal. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
Broussard set to welcome Ochsner Lafayette General stand-alone emergency hospital
BROUSSARD, La. (NEWS 15) — Broussard is set to welcome a new stand-alone emergency hospital as construction is slated to begin soon. The development by Ochsner Lafayette General aims to expand hospital services in one of the fastest-growing areas of Lafayette Parish. The developer stated that the new emergency...
Jake Delhomme Named UL Lafayette Spring Gala Honoree
Ragin’ Cajuns legend Jake Delhomme will be honored at UL Lafayette’s Spring Gala in May, celebrating his journey from Cajun Field to the Super Bowl.
