Lafayette LA

The Lafayette City Council deferred a decision on a conditional use permit for a convenience store with gas sales at the intersection of Foreman Drive and Dulles Drive. The decision is now scheduled for the Jan. 20 council meeting to allow more time for the council, the prospective property owner, and the surrounding...

Comeaux High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets showcased their skills for the U.S. Navy. The cadets presented colors and formations during exercises for the Department of Navy Area Manager. The annual inspection is crucial for ensuring the program meets Navy standards. It highlights the...

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — A man wanted by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office for murder in the death of his daughter was arrested in Kentucky but has been returned to Louisiana to face charges. Benjamin Baquet, 30, of Kountze, Texas, but living in Opelousas when the incident...

There’s a 10-year-old New Iberia girl who makes and sells polymer clay earrings, a hobby turned into a craft, and following a memorable afternoon moment the first week of December, her father had a suggestion for the young entrepreneur. Justin Melancon of Maurice has been telling Stella Melancon she...

EUNICE, La. – One man is dead after failing to yield to an 18-wheeler. Louisian State Police (LSP) say that on Monday afternoon at approximately

The Daily Advertiser information for the week of Dec. 1-8, 2025, from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top three addresses with the most critical violations in Lafayette Parish are listed, along with an explanation of the findings. All restaurants on the list had at least three critical violations. According...

Federal authorities have confirmed the arrest of a suspect in New Iberia who is accused of planning a violent attack.

A long-time firefighter in Abbeville claimed he was forced to resign, pointing fingers at the mayor during a city council meeting. Fire Captain Beau Barras, a 22-year veteran of the Abbeville Fire Department, accused Mayor Rosalyn White of having a personal vendetta against him and the fire department. Barras said he...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center has been recognized as one of Forbes’ Top Hospitals for 2026, marking a significant achievement in hospital performance. This inaugural assessment evaluated 2,500 candidates and culminated in a final list of 762 hospitals recognized for excellence in...

ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — Citizens in Abbeville were left confused and concerned throughout the month of November after several fire stations across the city were closed for 24-hour periods on random days. The unexpected closures raised questions about public safety and emergency response, prompting concern from...