St. Landry Parish schools increasing security after bomb threats
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — After two individuals were arrested in less than a month following a series of school threats, officials are issuing severe felony consequences for these actions. Major Mark LeBlanc said the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is working closely with the school board to...
Patriarch of beloved Cajun market known for meats and specialty goods dies in Acadiana
With four locations across Acadiana, NuNu's is a one-stop-shop for local families looking for the old-fashioned Cajun meat market experience, with the convenience of a modern grocery store. The success of NuNu's Market, with stores in Youngsville, Maurice, Milton and Scott, is largely thanks to the lifelong efforts...
Lawsuit claims Lafayette Parish School Board failed to follow policy, Comeaux closure should be...
A lawsuit is asking a judge to temporarily stop the closure of Comeaux High School because it claims the Lafayette Parish School System and its board violated open meeting laws, didn’t follow its own policy and violated the ethics rules. The lawsuit, filed by Suzanne Lajaunie last week in...
$16,738 check fraud incident reported in 2023-24 Lafayette Housing Authority audit
An audit of the Lafayette Housing Authority has revealed a check for $16,738 was fraudulently cashed and the theft was not reported to authorities. The housing authority’s audit for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, 2024, which was released March 18 by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office, revealed several...
Darla Montgomery and Jim Hummel celebrate first newscast as News 15 anchor team
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Darla Montgomery, an icon in Lafayette broadcasting, has joined Jim Hummel on the anchor desk for News 15’s evening newscasts. The team celebrated its first newscasts together on Monday, March 23, after Marcelle Fontenot stepped down from the anchor desk on Friday. Darla...
Top Crawfish Cookers: A South Louisiana Buying Guide
From HPC's Tunnel Tube Technology to budget Bayou Classic kits — here's how to pick the right crawfish boiler for your 2026 backyard boil.
See the lower median price for February home listings in Lafayette Parish
The median home in Lafayette Parish listed for $288,444 in February, down 2.2% from the previous month's $295,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows . Compared to February 2025, the median home list price decreased 3.9% from $300,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in...
Preserving the history of James Herod High School
ABBEVILE, La (KLFY) — James Herod High School, the first and only African American high school in Abbeville, provided education for students from its opening in 1955 until its closure in the 1970s. The institution shuttered its doors following desegregation efforts within the parish. The school’s namesake is...
Southside junior delivers clutch two-way performance in Sharks’ win
Parker Dies has a flair for the dramatic. The Southside junior hit an inside-the-park home run to tie the game and got the save in relief — despite not having pitched in a month — in a 5-4 win at home over New Iberia in District 3-5A action on Saturday.
Lafayette PARC Department celebrates Jay & Lionel Hebert Municipal Golf Course 100th anniversary
The Jay and Lionel Municipal Golf Course celebrated its 100th anniversary with a special event hosted by the Lafayette Consolidated Government's Parks Department. Golfers and community leaders gathered on Friday, March 20, to honor the historic course's century-long tradition. This marks a significant moment for...

















