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LAFAYETTE — St. Scholastica created a bit of tension in the volleyball state finals when it pushed dominant reigning champion St. Thomas More to a fourth set — something it had not done in other recent postseason meetings. Only after the teams played through 16 ties and seven...

Lafayette Parish voters on Saturday renewed a 4.47 mill property tax that provides funding for the repairs to upkeep of parish roads and bridges. According to the Louisiana Secretary of State, 69% of those casting ballots Saturday decided to renew the millage that provides $12.7 million to fund things such as roadway...

CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) — Authorities are looking for a man accused of hitting a deputy in a car while trying to escape arrest, officials said. Travis Cormier, 36, of Mire, is wanted on the following charges:. Attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer. Aggravated assault with a motor vehicle...

Prejean's in Carencro reopened less than 24 hours after a small kitchen fire forced a temporary closure. The fire was contained quickly, preventing significant damage to the restaurant and allowing repairs to be completed faster than anticipated.

A school bus in St. Landry Parish caught fire on I-49, sending thick smoke into the sky and causing heavy traffic delays. The fire was attributed to a tire blowout, according to school officials. Jerome Robinson, assistant superintendent of St. Landry Parish Schools, confirmed the cause of the fire. "Yes, Mr. Scott....

Two teenagers have been arrested following a shooting at Himbola Manor Apartments that claimed the life of an innocent woman. Rahiem Fontenot and John Angelle, both 17 and from Carencro, are facing second-degree murder charges. Police said the pair was involved in a shootout that resulted in the death of Oveyanna...

It will be a warm weekend with highs in the low 80s. Lows will be chilly in the mid to upper 50s. We may see fog during the early morning hours. The weekend will be dry, and the first half of next week will be dry. Highs early next week will be in the low 80s. We will see a chance of storms late Thursday into Friday....

ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The Henderson Lake Control Structure in St. Martin Parish is set to receive major upgrades for the first time in decades, aimed at protecting nearby communities and maintaining the lake’s health for recreational use. The structure, originally built in the 1960s, has...

The status of a project that would widen a stretch of Albertsons Parkway in Broussard is uncertain following a letter sent to the city by Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office. Following a request from Broussard Mayor Ray Bourque, the AG’s office opined that changes made to a contract between...

LAFAYETTE, La. — Francis Pavy is the 2026 Official Visual Artist for the 40th Festival International de Louisiane.