Lafayette LA

A beloved and accomplished journalist and historian of the Louisiana Creole community has died.

Which city is the fastest-growing city in Louisiana? If you said Carencro, you’d be right. According to census data released last month, between July 1st, 2020, and July 1st, 2025, Carencro’s population grew by almost 42%, adding almost 4,000 people to a population that now tops 13,000. Mayor Charlotte Clavier says man

VERMILION PARISH, La. — An Abbeville business owner and newly elected councilman has died. He was 58.

LOUISIANA — A Crowley man was arrested on multiple gun and drug charges following a traffic stop Saturday, according to the Crowley Police Department. Tykell Brown, 20, is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Author

ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — The City of Abbeville is searching for a new place to house misdemeanor inmates after a longtime agreement with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office is set to expire at the end of June. For years, Abbeville Police have relied on the Iberia Parish Jail...

Lafayette Parish students are setting a new standard for early literacy success in Louisiana . New data released by the Louisiana Department of Education shows that students in the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) made gains in reading proficiency during the 2025-2026 school year, surpassing both the statewide ave

While attending private school does not automatically mean receiving a better education than one would get at public school, there are some benefits to a private education. At private schools, students typically experience smaller class sizes, individualized attention, specialized programs and curriculums designed for

Fête Brewing, a new locally-owned microbrewery is coming soon to 1001 Savoy Road in Youngsville, Louisiana, next door to Marco’s Pizza. The new small-batch brewery is founded by New Orleans-native David Lafranca, a longtime homebrewer who developed his passion for craft beer while living in Colorado, a state well known

Council approves appointment of new OHSEP director. St. Martinville – The St. Martin Parish Council was updated on efforts to increase high-speed internet access in the parish through the state’s GUMBO 2.0 program during this past Tuesday’s council meeting. Bart Spell, project manager at Royal Engineers and...

A large residential development with some commercial property is being planned for the area along Johnston Street near E Broussard Road. The Lafayette city zoning commission will consider a request to rezone property in the 6800 block of Johnston Street for a project that will include 273 lots for single family homes a