Lafayette LA

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Showers and thunderstorms will move through the area Saturday bringing heavy rain and strong storms to the area. Most of the rain will occur during the morning into the early afternoon hours. Some storms could produce damaging winds and hail along with potential flooding if storms linger. Highs will reach near 80. The Rayne Frog Festival will have to contend with...

I trust a buffet more when it feels slightly unhinged in a friendly way. This one has that energy: steam rising, tongs clacking, somebody’s uncle circling the seafood like he has tactical training, and me pretending I will make “balanced choices” before marching straight toward the crab.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced it has awarded a $21,600,909 contract for uncrewed marine systems to be deployed in support of ocean mapping and charting projects. The contract was awarded to Chance Maritime Technologies LLC, Lafayette, La., and covers the purchase of up to eight total systems...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a flash flood warning until 4:15 p.m. for southern Lafayette Parish, west-central St. Martin Parish and northern Vermilion Parish. At about 1:08 p.m. Saturday, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area, according to NWS....

An Acadiana High School senior received a meritorious service award and scholarship Friday for using CPR skills learned in class to save a drowning classmate's life in April. Anthony Paternostro was honored on the last day of classes for his quick action on April 17, when a student was pulled from a swimming pool during a gathering of friends. "So, on April 17th, 2026...

Heavy rain caused major street flooding in parts of Acadiana, with several cars becoming disabled in floodwaters. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles issued a Flash Flood Warning for several Acadiana parishes on Friday. The warning zone included Acadia, Evangeline, Jeff Davis, Lafayette, and St. Landry parishes. Heavy bands of rain rolled through the region for much of the day, with some storms...

Lafayette is expected to see thunderstorms this weekend, prompting a special weather statement from the National Weather Service warning of small hail, gusty winds and periods of heavy rainfall. A Flash Flood Warning is also in effect until 2:15 p.m. due to heavy rain across the area. A doppler radar...

The 54th annual Rayne Frog Festival is underway and for this Friday Feed, Al Hebert visited Chef Roy's restaurant to try out some frog-inspired cuisine. He spoke with Kobe Credeur, hostess at Chef Roy's, Rayne Frog Festival Queen Ainsley Quibodeaux, and Miles Boudreaux to showcase the festival food offerings. The Friday Feed is brought to you by Kirk's U Needa Butcher.

Drivers in Lafayette need to tread carefully at the tricky intersection of Ole Colony Road and Ambassador Caffery, where a utility pole hides oncoming traffic from right-turners.

Building permits for the week of April 29 to May 5 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville:. SPA: 3810 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Suite 500; description, site of a Woodhouse Spa Lafayette in former therapy office; applicant, DXU Inc.; contractor, Chase Group Construction; $800,000. APARTMENTS: 200 Oak Crest Drive,...