This Louisiana Fugitive Apparently Thought Fleeing Into a Bayou Was the Best Escape Plan
A Louisiana Man Allegedly Fled From Deputies, Jumped Into a Pond, Swam Across a Bayou Twice, and Climbed a Tree Before Ultimately Being Taken Into Custody Following Two Pursuits in St. Martin Parish on June ... Read more
A Lafayette woman vanished while pregnant. The man tied to the case is now...
A Lafayette man previously arrested in connection with the disappearance of Skye Angers has been named a fugitive after failing to appear for court hearings, according to Lafayette Parish court records. Fugitive warrants were issued for Joseph Bryant on April 18, 2024, and again on May 15, 2024, after he...
Louisiana Attorney General speaks on expansion of first-degree murder law
LOUISIANA, La. (KLFY)- A new Louisiana law inspired by the Mall of Louisiana shooting that killed Lafayette teen Martha Odom will expand the circumstances under which prosecutors can pursue first-degree murder charges. House Bill 102, which takes effect Aug. 1, broadens the state’s first-degree murder statute to includ
Lafayette man shot at while foiling burglary of neighbor’s house
Demarko Alfred, 26, of Lafayette, is charged with attempted second degree murder, attempted burglary of an inhabited building, aggravated criminal property damage, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and five counts of attempted burglary of a vehicle.
Desi Mart International Grocery Coming Soon to Former Bismillah Groceries Location in Lafayette, LA
A new international grocery store, called Desi Mart, specializing in Indo-Pak and Middle Eastern products is coming soon to 2441 W. Congress Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, in the former Bismillah Groceries & Kitchen location. Desi Mart will offer a wide selection of authentic Indo-Pak and Middle Eastern grocery produc
Lafayette School Board to vote next week on closing Comeaux High School
The fate of Comeaux High School will be decided June 11 at the Lafayette Parish School Board’s regular meeting. Tracy Wirtz, chief communications officer, confirmed Thursday that the school closure vote will be on the board’s agenda for that meeting.. If the board votes as is expected, Comeaux...
Lafayette unlikely to criminalize homeless camps as state ban heads to governor’s desk
The Lafayette City Council is unlikely to consider an ordinance establishing rules and guidelines for removing homeless encampments in the city. Talks about the ordinance, which would have made camping on public property a crime punishable by jail time and a fine, have stalled while the council monitors developments of
All Paws on Deck walk aims to draw attention to pet health
As her emotional support dog lay at her feet, Kai Broussard stared down at him and explained why she drove from Lafayette to Baton Rouge for the All Paws on Deck Walk for Pet Cancer Awareness. “He’s a survivor,” Broussard said of her dog, Xnoxwell, who recovered from cancer....
Stay Cool In South Louisiana: Tips For Keeping That AC Running
With summer's arrival in South Louisiana, maintaining a cool home is essential. Locals often prefer a thermostat setting in the 60s, while experts recommend around 78 degrees.
Abbeville Fire Department recruits face the heat during live fire training
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — While many people instinctively run from danger, firefighters are trained to move toward it. That reality was on full display as the Abbeville Fire Department conducted live fire training evolution drills for its newest recruits. The hands-on training gave recruits the opportunity to practice cr
