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OPELOUSAS - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office announced the capture of the final escaped inmate from the St. Landry Parish jail on Friday, after 3 inmates previously escaped from the facility on Dec. 3. According to the sheriff's office, Keith Eli, 24, of Opelusas, was captured by Narcotics Detectives...

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — Opelousas police are addressing community concern following three shootings that occurred in just three days, believed to be isolated incidents without any connection. The incidents took place in different areas of the city and stem from separate circumstances including a drug deal, a family...

Nestled where the Atchafalaya Basin meets St. Martin Parish, Henderson is a Louisiana bayou village where mornings unfold at their own pace. Before dawn, fishermen glide their boats into the misty waters, the air thick with the scent of cypress and the promise of a slow day ahead. Here, time...

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — A second suspect in the Tuesday night shooting that occurred near Market Street and Church Street has been identified as Kurtel Anthony Gallien. An arrest warrant has been obtained for Gallien on the following charges:. Attempted Second Degree Murder. Illegal Use of Weapons and Dangerous...

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — A Basile man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in St. Landry Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers identified the driver killed in the wreck as Larry Guidry, 84, of Basile. They reported the collision happened on US 190 near Lee Street, which...

The former coach of LSU and Alabama explains why one particular stadium is a little more difficult to win in than other SEC stadiums.

KAPLAN, La. — A major economic development project has been announced for the City of Kaplan with plans for a new 144,000-square-foot soybean processing facility to be located at what is known as the former Garan Manufacturing facility. The new tenant, Soja Foods, LLC, will repurpose the long-standing industrial...

Youngsville, LA – The Youngsville Historical Society is celebrating the success of its recent Golf Cart Raffle, an exciting community raffle that brought residents together in support of preserving and sharing Youngsville’s rich history. The lucky winner of the raffle was Kit Viator, who took home a brand-new...

The Marine Corps League Acadiana Detachment has been named the Glenn Armentor Non-Profit of the Month. The organization is dedicated to supporting veterans and engaging in community service, with events like "Toys for Tots." The league's leaders shared that a $500 donation will significantly benefit their efforts.

Finding hope after tragedy: A mother honors her daughter’s memory, Sports Reporter Carley McCord, by helping others cope through holidays