Lafayette sheriff joins growing list of Louisiana agencies aiding in immigration enforcement
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office has joined a growing list of agencies in Louisiana that have entered agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, empowering some of the agencies’ staff to fulfill federal immigration enforcement functions. While local law enforcement agencies have long assisted ICE by...
‘More than fried chicken’: Family-owned Acadiana restaurant expands, attracts long lines
When you own a poultry business, it just makes sense to open a chicken restaurant. That's the story behind Mama's Fried Chicken, the Opelousas restaurant that has been slinging chicken, biscuits and sides since 1977. Founded by A.C. Bellard of Bellard's Poultry, the business still operates today on a simple concept:...
Lafayette School Bus Slides Into Ditch As Fog Rolls In
As the fog thickened, so did the tension on the roads. A local school bus found itself in a ditch, but it’s not as grim as it sounds.
2025 was a busy year for the owners of Pop’s Poboys. Here’s what’s in...
Jasmyne Cormier never set out to be a restaurateur. Over the past decade, she’s transformed a text message with an idea for a food truck into a recognized group of dining establishments in Lafayette alongside her husband, Collin. Cormier met her husband years earlier when they both worked at...
Vermilion Parish Seeks Help In Finding Missing Teenager
Authorities are sounding the alarm for a 16-year-old who hasn't been seen in days. The community's support could make all the difference.
Human Trafficking Awareness Month sheds light on hidden crime in Louisiana communities
LOUISIANA, (KLFY) — Advocates across Louisiana are using the declaration of Human Trafficking Awareness Month to remind communities that trafficking doesn’t just happen somewhere else; it’s happening here. From Baton Rouge to Lafayette, organizations working directly with youth say many victims never realize what’s...
Names Released as Community Mourns Victims in Deadly Johnston Street Crash
The Lafayette community is mourning after three people were identified as victims in a fatal multi-vehicle crash that occurred early Tuesday morning at the intersection of Johnston Street and E Broussard Road. According to the latest update from the Lafayette Police Department, the crash claimed the lives of...
Mom and Daughter, 17, Die in High-Speed Crash Months Before They Were Both Set...
“Our hearts are broken, and our minds are overwhelmed,” a relative of the mom and teen said
Louisiana King Cake Styles: From Traditional to Boudin
South Louisiana offers five distinct king cake styles during Mardi Gras: traditional cinnamon, French puff pastry, fried doughnut, savory boudin, and specialty craft versions.
Can You Pick Up A Dead Deer From The Side of Road in Louisiana
Traffic has a new hazard in South Louisiana: deer. With their numbers growing, the roads are becoming a risky place for both drivers and wildlife.
