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Lafayette native Julie Lafleur, University of Louisiana at Lafayette alumna and current AmeriCorps program director, has been volunteering in Acadiana since she was in college herself. Now she leads college students to participate in volunteering around the city — education with New Hope Lafayette, the environment with Moncus Park and construction with Habitat for Humanity.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Louisiana High School Athletic Association Golf Tournament wrapped up at courses across Lafayette Parish on Tuesday, May 5. In Division I, Jesuit of New Orleans edged St. Thomas More in the team standings. Teurlings Catholic came out on top in team standings for...

FCC has cleared Gray Media to own both KATC and KADN in Lafayette. Three of four major Acadiana stations now under one corporate roof. KLFY is the lone holdout.

Through this collaboration, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles joins a national network of 40 cultural festivals working to showcase the richness and diversity of American culture.

There was a nitrogen leak in Duson that forced evacuations Tuesday morning; the all-clear has been given but officials are saying to avoid the area.

Where can you find the best chips and salsa in Lafayette, Louisiana? We dug through your recommendations and put together a delicious list!

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — An Army veteran who served as a preacher for more than 50 years is receiving a new roof on his home. Lafayette Roofing and OXO for Veterans teamed up to put a new roof on Sterling Miller's home. The contractors said the home is in a state of disrepair and is unsafe.

Northside’s principal is back at work after a Boosie visit led to a short suspension and strong community reaction.

Northside High School Principal James Rollins has returned to his role after being placed on administrative leave after bringing in a Louisiana rapper to the school last week. Officials with the Lafayette Parish School System confirmed that Rollins has returned to work but declined to comment further, citing the matter as a personnel one. LPSS also never gave a reason for placing Rollins on...

My GPS gave up before I did. I was forty minutes outside Baton Rouge, following handwritten directions from a gas station clerk who told me, “Just trust the smell.” That’s how it works here. The state hides its best food in plain sight, behind peeling paint and...