Sign Thefts Create Public Safety Emergency
Drivers face danger as critical road signs vanish across St. Landry Parish
Car crashes into Scott home, leaving person in bed with life-threatening injuries
A car crashed into a home Saturday morning in Scott, leaving one person inside with life-threatening injuries, according to the Scott Fire Department. Fire Chief Chad Sonnier said the crash occurred just before 11 a.m. on Notre Dame Drive near Westgate Road. Investigators believe the driver suffered a medical...
City of Rayne issues system-wide boil advisory
RAYNE, La. (KLFY) — Residents and businesses in Rayne should boil their drinking water until further notice, officials said. The City of Rayne Water System is issuing a boil advisory, effective immediately. According to the city, the water pressure in the system dropped due to “the interior cleaning and...
PETA alleges unsanitary conditions at UL Lafayette Primate lab
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) –An animal rights group is raising concerns about conditions at UL Lafayette’s New Iberia Research Center, claiming whistleblower video shows monkeys living in unsanitary conditions. The university disputes those claims and says the video misrepresents what is happening inside the facility....
Small fire at Lafayette Express Inn
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A motel in Lafayette caught fire early Monday morning. Firefighters responded to a minor fire at the Express Inn, 1314 NE Evangeline Thruway at around 7:00 on Monday. An occupant at the hotel reported smoke coming from one of the rooms, authorities said. Emergency crews...
Ross Cockrell, a 20 Under 40 honoree, is development director at Holy Family
Editor's note: In partnership with The Acadiana Advocate, the705 is recognizing its annual Top 20 Under 40 Acadiana Leadership Award honorees, presented by Advancial Federal Credit Union. Honorees will be recognized at a banquet April 10 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Student Union Ballroom. For...
Person Found Dead In Parking Lot At Lafayette Apartment Complex
Police are investigating after a victim was found shot and killed at a Lafayette apartment complex early Wednesday morning.
$1M plan could reshape downtown Lafayette, targeting parking, growth and key sites
An ordinance being introduced to the council on Tuesday asks the city to set aside funds for a comprehensive Downtown-Urban Core Redevelopment Plan. The plan would be handled through the Downtown Development Authority and the cost would be about a million dollars, said CEO Kevin Blanchard. Councilman Kenneth...
Are home prices going down in Lafayette in 2026?
U.S. home prices have set monthly record highs for over two years straight, pricing out many homebuyers and keeping more home sellers on the sidelines. Prices skyrocketed during the pandemic and have remained elevated since, largely due to persistent inflation and a chronic inventory shortage. But the market is...
Church Point Police Department receives bulletproof vests donated by Giles Automotive
A local car dealership handed out bulletproof vests to law enforcement officers, continuing a years-long effort to protect those who serve the community. The Church Point Police Department was the latest agency to receive the life-saving equipment. Giles Automotive made the presentation at its Opelousas location.
