Visitation held for Lafayette teen who died in Mall of Louisiana shooting
LAFAYETTE — Visitation for a Lafayette teen who was killed in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana is scheduled for Friday. Ascension Episcopal School senior 17-year-old Martha Odom was killed in a shooting at the mall on April 23, which also left five others injured. Odom, who died...
Comeaux High lawsuit plaintiff raises concerns of retaliation
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — Suzanne Lajaunie, who was a plaintiff in legal action against the Lafayette Parish School System, is raising concerns about potential retaliation after the school system declined to agree to specific anti-retaliation terms during settlement discussions. The lawsuit involved the closure of Comeaux High School. Lajaunie...
A senior’s walk-off hit decided the St. Thomas More-Brother Martin semifinal series opener
Brother Martin senior Bronson Leaumont fouled off two straight pitches before ripping a double down the left-field line in the bottom of the seventh inning against St. Thomas More. Leaumont’s seventh inning hit was the game-winner for Brother Martin in Game 1 of a best-of-three Division I select semifinal series....
Standoff in Carencro ends with suspect taken into custody
A standoff between a Carencro resident and law enforcement ended Thursday evening with the man reportedly in custody. The standoff happened in the 200 block of Sonnier Street, behind the Amazon center. Authorities blocked off roads in the area during the incident. Witnesses reported deputies with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office were calling out for Corey Broussard, whose home was surrounded.
Lafayette Parish vehicle fire spreads to home; neighbor alerts family to escape safely
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — A vehicle fire in Lafayette Parish near Scott spread to a nearby home early Friday morning, forcing a family of four to rush out the door after a neighbor noticed the flames and alerted them, according to the Scott Fire Department. Fire Chief...
From Legends to TikTok—These Are Some of Acadiana’s Most Famous Moms
From a Cajun beauty queen in Cecilia to the Lafayette mom who went viral alongside Addison Rae — Acadiana has produced some of the country's most famous moms. Here's the list.
Local Churros Shop Draws Massive Support After Threatened With Cease and Desist
The Churros Boutique says it has received overwhelming public support after being blindsided by a legal threat from another Acadiana Mall business.
Church Point: Water repairs, boil advisory to be issued
CHURCH POINT, LA. (KLFY) — The Town of Church Point will be conducting scheduled repair work on multiple water issues and issue a boil water advisory later this month. Officials announced the repairs will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, officials said. As a result of the work, residents should expect to be without water for up to six hours while repairs are...
Charges dropped in 2022 shooting case due to missing witness
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Lafayette Parish District Attorney Donald Landry said prosecutors were forced to dismiss a 2022 attempted murder case against 28-year-old Julian Jacobs after the alleged victim could not be located to testify in court. Jacobs is now facing new charges connected to the deadly townhouse fire...
After 23 Years, Agave Mexican Grill Changes Ownership
A Lafayette staple for over two decades, Agave Mexican Grill has been sold, with all locations continuing normal operations.
