Four Tigers earn top 3 finishes at Louisiana Classic
LAFAYETTE, La. | Kaiden Berry, Terrell Dixon, Sedgwrick Pitts Jr., and Ashanti Patton highlighted the Jackson State Tigers track and field teams' performances at the Louisiana Classic on Saturday. Berry placed second in men's discus after throwing a distance of 52.26m, which was also a new personal best. He also...
New Iberia Woman Killed in Roadway Accident
New Iberia woman killed in early morning crash on Highway 90. Investigation ongoing into fatal pedestrian accident.
Motorcycle, car crash slows traffic on I-10 eastbound at Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
ATCHAFALAYA, La. (WAFB) - Authorities are responding to a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a car on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. According to Acadian Ambulances, the crash involves a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. Crews are currently on scene with ground units and a medical helicopter. The Louisiana...
Pollen Levels in Louisiana Reach Very High to Start Spring
The pollen count is soaring, and with it, so are the sneezes. Let’s talk about how to handle this seasonal struggle.
Youngsville honors WWII soldier whose identity remained mystery for decades
A World War II mystery was solved recently, bringing closure to the story of a long-unknown soldier. The City of Youngsville held a tribute to honor his service. Private First Class Charles Theodore Plog, of Poughkeepsie, New York, was identified as the soldier whose body appeared in Associated Press photographs on a...
Louisiana’s alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation
Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their leathery skins. Alligators were once in peril of being hunted to extinction, and went on the Endangered Species List decades ago. Some experts said they could have...
Car crashes into Scott home, injuring driver and resident
SCOTT, La. (KLFY) — A vehicle crashed into a residence in the 100 block of Notre Dame on Saturday morning, injuring the driver and a resident who was pinned in his bed. The Scott Fire Department responded to the scene at 10:58 a.m. to perform a technical rescue. Upon...
Acadiana business owner Walter ‘NuNu’ Broussard dies
MAURICE, La. (KLFY) — A well-known Acadiana business owner and community figure has passed away. Walter “NuNu” Broussard, the namesake and owner of NuNu’s, died Saturday morning, according to a statement shared by his family. “With heavy hearts, we are sharing the passing this morning of...
Duson officer receives surprise gifts from supportive community following crash
DUSON, LA. (KLFY) — The Duson Police officer, who was injured in a car accident on Tuesday, was surprised with gifts and a get-well card from the students and staff of Duson Elementary School. According to the Duson Police Department Facebook page, Sergeant Calvin Francis stopped by Duson Police...
2026 Books Along the Teche Literary Festival – Deb and Paul Lindsey
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 53:12 — 73.1MB) On this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome Deb and Paul Lindsay, the enthusiastic co-chairs of the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival, which celebrates its 10th anniversary April 10–12, 2026 in downtown New Iberia. Centered around the...
