Lafayette LA

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — Homeowners in Youngsville, Lafayette Parish's fastest-growing community, are set to receive a break on their flood insurance starting April 1. The change comes as a result of drainage improvements following the historic flood of 2016. Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter announced that residents...

Sticks Billiards will relocate after its building was sold for demolition but plans to stay on Johnston Street in Lafayette.

ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KLFY)- The family of Deiondre Benjamin is seeking justice after his gravesite at Queen of Peace Cemetery in St. Martin Parish was vandalized this week. The incident comes nearly two years after Benjamin was killed in a shooting during a homecoming game at St. Martinville Senior High in 2024.

Friday March 20 and Saturday March 21, get ready for two days of some of the best live music Acadiana has to offer at the Sterling Grove Festival in Lafayette.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A long-awaited project in downtown Lafayette is moving closer to reality. Construction is set to begin soon on the Louisiana Music Museum. Lafayette tourism officials reported progress in fundraising efforts for the project, located on Vermilion Street. Once completed, the museum will...

Residents are being urged to stay alert following reports of scam phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to be law enforcement officers.

LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KLFY) — Those who wish to donate to help bury the six-year-old victim of the double murder-suicide last Sunday can now help via a GoFundMe page. The victim’s aunt, Alyia Broussard, reminisces about her nephew and how his presence is greatly missed. “My sweet 6-year-old...

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KPLC) - The community is stepping up to help a family after a man shot and killed his wife and young son before killing himself on Sunday. If you would like to help the family and learn more, follow the links below:. ORIGINAL STORY:. A man shot and...

At the first of three drainage outreach meetings, residents of south Lafayette raised concerns about a growing flooding risk, which they believe is the result of irresponsible and unrestricted development in the city and parish. “We’re all stuck on an island,” was a sentiment echoed by several residents.

As a result of scaled-back operations by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Police Department (ULPD), the amount of crime reported in the residence halls has increased. Similar to other campus departments, budget cuts have caused the department to lose a significant number of officers, impacting the way they...