Lafayette Parish School System to resume normal operations on Thursday
After a day of remote learning in anticipation of possible flooding on Wednesday, students in Lafayette Parish will head back to school on Thursday, officials said.
Rayne Frog Festival parade canceled in light of local police officer’s death
The annual Rayne Frog Festival canceled Thursday's kickoff parade in light of the local police officer who was killed by friendly fire Monday. Organizers announced the cancellation Tuesday night after the Rayne Police Department confirmed earlier that day that Lt. Allen "Noochie" Credeur, 47, was shot and killed by a...
Heavy rain through midday, Improving late this afternoon
Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain created widespread flooding concerns throughout Acadiana last night. Unfortunately, another round of heavy rain will pummel parts of Acadiana through this afternoon.
Acadiana Flooding Impacts Roads; Check Closures in Real Time
While no major road closures have been reported within Lafayette city limits so far, officials are urging drivers to use caution and check road conditions before traveling. Lafayette Consolidated Government has made a real-time road closure map available to the public at lafayettela.gov/roadclosures. They are also...
Exclusive, Secret All You Can Eat Chick-Fil-A You Need to Know About
Lafayette, Louisiana (KMDL) - When it comes to Chick-fil-A, many people aren't just simply customers, they're fans. Currently there are 98 Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout Louisiana, and a total of 3,236 restaurants across 48 states. Lafayette, Louisiana was home to the only Popeyes buffets in America until it...
Acadiana Law Enforcement will pay tribute to fallen officers with motorcade
A police memorial service motorcade will be held in Lafayette on Thursday at 6 p.m. to honor fallen officers, with traffic expected to be heavy from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
19 seniors will not walk in Comeaux High School graduation after prank
Nineteen seniors will be barred from walking at graduation, or participating in any other graduation activities, according to a Lafayette Parish School System spokesperson.
Funeral Arrangements for Lt. Allen “Noochie” Credeur announced
Lt. Allen "Noochie" Credeur, a Rayne police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty, will be honored with a private viewing on Sunday, a public viewing and mass on Monday, and a burial service on Monday.
In Your Parish Headlines: May 6, 2025
A look at news making headlines in your parish for Tuesday, May 6, 2025. If you have a news tip or know of an upcoming event that you think we should cover, email us at [email protected].
Louisiana Golf Course Covered in Large Pieces of Hail
(New Iberia, Louisiana) - A line of thunderstorms swept through a portion of Acadiana early Tuesday afternoon, and we received several photos of hail on the ground. At my home in the center of Lafayette, we got hail about the size of marbles on the ground, and it fell for about ten minutes.
