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Blazin’ Hot Chicken, a Louisiana-based Nashville hot chicken concept, is coming soon to the former Wendy’s location at 1240 Albertson Parkway in Broussard, Louisiana. The fast-casual restaurant specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken, a spicy fried chicken concept known for its seasoned coating and varying heat levels. The brand was founded by Louisiana natives with the goal of bringing bold, spicy chicken...

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — Five men have been arrested in connection with a weekend shootout that left a bystander injured and property damaged, according to the Opelousas Police Department. The following suspects have been arrested:. Murkevon Burleigh, 19, is charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two...

At least one person was injured in a two-car crash that closed a portion of North University Avenue in Lafayette. Police and fire crews responded to the scene of the wreck on North University at Abraham Avenue on Monday, May 4, around 8:30 p.m.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS) — The Lafayette Parish School Board announced it could not reach a settlement with plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the closure of Comeaux High School. The school board was in executive session for more than 2.5 hours on Monday, May 4, to consider the terms of...

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — Opelousas experienced three separate shootings over the past weekend, resulting in multiple arrests and one person injured. Authorities have made several arrests in connection with the incidents, while community members and law enforcement offer their perspectives on the violence. The shootings occurred over a span...

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY)– A longtime member of the St. Landry school board has died over the weekend. The St. Landry Parish School Board released a statement regarding the death of Milton Ambres. “A lifelong educator, Mr. Ambres served our community as a teacher, coach, and principal before...

RAYNE, La. (KPLC) - The Silver Alert for 75-year-old Louanna Barry has been canceled. State police say she has been located and is safe. The alert was canceled around 9:30 p.m.

From First-Degree Murder to Operating a Vehicle while intoxicated, those are some of the charges of those in jail.

Here is a selection of items on the agendas for this week’s meetings of the City and Parish councils. To see the full agendas, check out the links below:. The process, which aims to bring abandoned properties back into use, is the subject of a lawsuit involving two rival applicants.

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — A Breaux Bridge man has been accused of gun and drug crimes after a traffic stop in Opelousas, authorities said. Fabian Jyi Williams, 23, of Breaux Bridge, is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a machine gun, possession of a firearm in the presence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, transactions involving drug proceeds and seat belt...