Fast-Growing Lafayette Leading Way As Rouses Expanding In Louisiana
For this month’s Market Profile, The Shelby Report of the Southeast visited with Donny Rouse, the third-generation CEO of Rouses Markets, to talk about the company’s newest location in Lafayette and its strategic expansion in its home state of Louisiana, where it has 53 stores. What can you...
Meet the Lafayette author and illustrator behind Louisiana’s new specialty license plate
The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts recently unveiled a new specialty license plate designed by Lafayette illustrator and author Denise Gallagher. The specialty plate features a book to symbolize the state's literary culture, a pencil and paintbrush representing visual arts, a variety of musical instruments...
Hot temperatures outside of spotty storm chances
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – A few showers developed during the early morning as summer humidity has settled in. Temperatures will warm quickly and reach the 90s this afternoon. Pop-up storms will develop during the afternoon hours. Some rain will be fairly heavy at times. More heat with pop-up storms will be around for...
Cox Communications Surprises Ducks Unlimited with $2.5 Million for Coastal Conservation
Cox Communications' James M. Cox Foundation donated $2.5 million to Ducks Unlimited to support coastal restoration in Louisiana and Texas, aiming to protect vulnerable ecosystems and protect Louisiana's identity for future generations.
Resident reacts to bomb threat at Rayne nursing home
The Rayne Police Department is investigating an anonymous bomb threat made at the Ellington of Rayne nursing home, but no explosive devices were found and operations resumed back to normal on Thursday.
St. Landry Parish ramps up drainage efforts to combat flooding
St. Landry Parish is preparing for severe weather by clearing drainage ways and canals, and applying for funds to study and fix the problem of overflowing bayous.
Lafayette Parish apartments for rent saw price increases in June
Renters in Lafayette Parish saw apartment listing prices increase from May's average of $1,023, an analysis of new data from Apartment List shows. The average apartment listed for rent at $1,039 in June. Average listing prices in Lafayette Parish are trending 1.6% upwards from May's $1,023 price, up 2.2% from this...
Update on State Trooper-Involved Crash in Opelousas
A trooper helping others found himself in a precarious situation that reminds us how quickly things can change on the road.
Southern Louisiana Weather: Tropical Downpours and Flash Flooding Possible Until 7 PM Saturday
Lake Charles, La. – Tropical moisture continues to drench southern Louisiana on Friday, triggering a Flash Flood Watch that remains in effect through 7 p.m. Saturday. According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, a surface trough and tropical-like air mass will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms...
South Louisiana Secrets to Finding Quality Boudin
Learn the insider secrets Louisiana locals use to identify quality boudin. From texture tests to rice ratios, spot the best before you bite.
