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LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Medical professionals in Acadiana are utilizing low-dose radiation therapy as an innovative treatment for osteoarthritis, offering a non-surgical alternative for patients struggling with chronic joint pain. Radiation oncologist Dr. Kyle Russo explained that while radiation is typically associated with high-dose cancer treatments, low doses...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Chicken wing lovers from across Acadiana are gearing up for the return of Wing Wars of Acadiana, a festival bringing together local cooks, live music and community fundraising in downtown Lafayette. The event is scheduled for May 16 at Parc International and will feature dozens...

Lafayette firefighters responded to a mobile home fire on Eraste Landry Road shortly before midnight Tuesday and found 74-year-old Helen Melancon deceased in her bedroom

Louisiana is a top U.S. rice producer and exporter, with over 60% of its roughly 400,000-acre annual crop shipped internationally, valued at approximately $360 million.

Lafayette’s transit system is set to introduce an on-demand, smaller-vehicle service this summer, a move city officials say could better reach residents without cars and ease strain on a separate paratransit program that serves more than 30,000 riders a year. The Lafayette Transit System presented a microtransit pilot to...

Students from the W.B. and Mary Baker Career Center gained real-world experience on Tuesday by observing professional electrical installations at a local construction site to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the skilled labor market. The hands-on learning opportunity took place at the Love Our Schools home located on Porch View Lane in Lafayette. During the visit, students watched the step...

A 9-year-old Lafayette Parish student has launched a new quarterly kids newspaper designed to give children a voice through stories, artwork and creative expression. Audrey Dupre is the founder of Lafayette Kid News, a free print publication featuring stories, artwork and activities created entirely by kids. The newspaper aims to give children a voice, connect them with one another and encourage creativity...

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)- Opelousas General Health System is now using a new advanced wound care technology that officials say is helping change how chronic wounds are treated in Louisiana. The hospital and its Wound Treatment Center have introduced the APLICOR 3D Tissue Regeneration System, a first-in-the-state technology that combines artificial...

The Lafayette Police Department announced the return of its Citizen Police Academy. Sr. Cpl. Marion Borel with LPD stopped by MidDay with Darla to give details. The 10-week program is designed to foster transparency and strengthen community relations by giving residents a firsthand look at law enforcement operations.

A Lafayette bus driver raises alarms about drivers blowing past stop signs, putting students in harm's way during pickups and drop-offs, urging the community to prioritize safety.