Lafayette Parish school supply lists are out before back-to-school
Families across Lafayette Parish can begin preparing for the new school year after the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) released its official 2026-2027 school supply lists for Pre-K, elementary and middle school students. The lists are available online, giving parents plenty of time to purchase classroom essential
Jim Bradshaw: The Abbotts built their canal while others dug theirs
Elwood Mead identified himself as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “Expert in Charge of Irrigation Investigations” in 1902, the year he supervised a big study on rice irrigation that said the Louisiana prairies were the place to visit to see the way things should be done. “Rice...
Benefit planned for local woman battling Stage 4 cancer
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) — Sara Laviolette, a 45-year-old local woman, is facing a second battle with cancer after being diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic cancer two months ago. This diagnosis comes less than four years after she first survived Stage 3 breast cancer. Her son, Cooper, is organizing a...
Late-night Eats In South Louisiana, Ranked By Speed, Price, And What Actually Hits At...
South Louisiana night owls and overnight workers now have a go-to guide for late-night eats — built from listener input and focused on speed, price, and simple, satisfying food after midnight.
How Two Brothers Won Hearts Through This Cozy Restaurant in Lafayette, LA
Open Mon–Fri, 11 AM–10 PM; Sat–Sun, 10:30 AM–10 PM. Two brothers who grew up loving Cajun food eventually decided the best way to share that passion was to open a restaurant of their own. Bon Temps Grill in Lafayette, Louisiana, was founded by Steven and Patrick...
Franklin pair arrested in deadly Lafayette apartment complex shooting from March
Two Franklin men have been arrested in connection with a March shooting at a Lafayette apartment complex that left a third Franklin man dead, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Durrall Alexander Jr. and JMichael Gray, both 22 and from Franklin, are charged with second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons, a
180-home Milton subdivision approved as residents warn of traffic, flooding concerns
The Lafayette Parish Planning Commission approved an 180-lot townhome development in Milton. The project, identified as Milton Commons, will stretch from E. Broussard Road to Picard Road just north of Julie Drive. The approval comes after several residents voiced concerns over traffic, flooding and impact on local scho
Acadiana newsmakers: These 15 company leaders chosen for One Acadiana’s CEO Roundtable
Fifteen Acadiana business leaders were selected for the 2026 Acadiana CEO Roundtable Program hosted and facilitated by One Acadiana in collaboration with Louisiana Economic Development. Participants include:. Chad Young, Advantaged Assets. Sarah Lopez, Awardmaster. Wade Boudreaux, Bayou Holdco. Sonja Fredieu, Cane Rive
Free produce, pantry staples distributed at Lafayette ‘Food Is Medicine’ event
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A mobile pantry event offering free fresh produce, shelf-stable foods, and health resources was held in Lafayette as part of an effort to address food insecurity affecting one in six people in Louisiana. Aetna Better Health of Louisiana organized the "Food Is Medicine" event...
Lafayette Restaurant Chef Represents Louisiana
Louisiana has won this competition before. Can Lafayette make it four?
