Scattered Saturday storms, Heavy rainfall possible
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – After warm and humid conditions to start Saturday, scattered storms develop during the afternoon hours. Heavy rainfall will be possible as storms slowly move through the area. 1 to 3 inches of rain could fall in spots leading to flooding concerns. The rain will end by midnight tonight. Highs tod
Longtime St. Landry Parish economic development director has died
Bill Rodier, the longtime executive director of the St. Landry Economic Development office, died late Thursday. Rodier was first hired in 2013 after six years with the Louisiana Workforce Commission and Louisiana Economic Development and dedicated his efforts at moving St. Landry Parish forward, officials said. “He cha
Power outage city wide in New Iberia
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) — New Iberia is experiencing a city-wide power outage, officials said. According to the New Iberia Police Department, city officials are in contact with Cleco and crews are actively trying to resolve the issue. Several traffic signals are impacted. If a traffic light is completely...
Opelousas woman’s death in Church Point crash in April leads to 2 drivers arrested
CHURCH POINT, La. (NEWS 15) — Two drivers were arrested on charges stemming from an April crash in Church Point that killed an Opelousas woman, according to Louisiana State Police. Zayd Parra, 20, of Opelousas, is charged with vehicular homicide, two counts of vehicular negligent injuring, and failure to...
Lafayette restaurant attempts city’s largest gathering of bald people
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPLC) - A restaurant brought a little humor to Lafayette with a promo aimed at creating the city’s largest gathering of bald people. Empanada Guy Lafayette took to Facebook, inviting “all bald legends of Acadiana” to stop by Friday (June 5) and celebrate “confidence, aerodynamics, and low shampoo expens
Acadiana Pays Tribute To Taco Sisters Owner Jon Jenkins Following His Passing
An outpouring of love and memories is flooding social media after the passing of Taco Sisters owner Jon Jenkins.
‘A huge weight lifted’: Lafayette mother sees Gracey Claire Rushing Act signed into law
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- The Gracey Claire Rushing Act, also known as House Bill 1253, has been signed into Louisiana law by Governor Jeff Landry. The new legislation, authored by State Representative Rhonda Butler, is the result of years of advocacy by Lafayette mother Krystal Romero, whose daughter, Gracey Claire Rushi
UL Lafayette Is Putting Ten Commandments Posters in Every Classroom
Ten Commandments posters are going up in UL Lafayette classrooms this week under a 2024 Louisiana law — and a companion "In God We Trust" requirement is being posted alongside them.
Sister of Lafayette woman missing for 5 years speaks after fugitive captured
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A huge break came Friday in the case of a Lafayette woman, missing for five years. The fugitive wanted in connected with her death is now in custody. After an investigation by KLFY this week into the disappearance of Skye Angers, the suspect turned himself in to authorities Friday morning. News
Lafayette Man Confronted a Burglar After His Phone Pinged. Police Say That Was a...
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder After Lafayette Man Interrupts Burglary at Neighbor’s Home Your phone buzzes at 5:30 in the […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
