Jason Aldean hunts gators, visits a Louisiana country bar before his Lafayette show
Country star Jason Aldean got a dose of real Louisiana country life yesterday, thanks to Governor Jeff Landry and Liz Higginbotham, the owner of a little bar out on the levee in Catahoula. Red's Levee Bar, a community institution for bayou dwellers since 1952, is about a 40 minute drive...
With a very tight budget, renovating the Cottages at Cajun Village is a challenge
With about 100 students on the waitlist, the Cottages at Cajun Village at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette have 56 vacant units due to a need for renovations, but with a tightening school budget, funding potential renovations is a challenge. The Cottages are family housing on campus for married...
Storms exiting early tomorrow; Becoming gorgeous through weekend
A cold front will sweep across the region tonight through Thursday morning. Heavy thunderstorms and the threat of severe weather will be possible as it swings through, but much nicer weather will spread across Acadiana in its wake.
Romantic Restaurants for Date Night in Acadiana
Looking for the perfect date night spot? Acadiana locals shared their favorite romantic restaurants, and this list delivers all the must-try picks.
Acadiana’s favorite morning show hits new viewership high
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Passe Partout, Acadiana’s longest-running morning show, has. seen a significant increase in viewership, with 47,512 people tuning in daily in August 2025. This marks a 37% increase in viewership compared to August 2024, highlighting the show’s growing popularity. Notably, in the Adults 25-54...
Lafayette native, Kentucky Derby Winner Hernandez Jr. in hospital recovery
Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. is recovering in the hospital after a fall at Churchill Downs resulted in seven broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a lacerated liver, but his wife reports that he is recovering well and running laps around the hospital.
Panel on Lafayette Millage Renewal Elections
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A panel discussion in Lafayette tonight highlighted the importance of upcoming millage renewal elections, urging voters to support critical local services. The elections, scheduled for October 11 and November 15, will determine funding for the Bayou Vermilion District, the Lafayette Parish...
St. Martinville adds safety measures nearly one year later after shooting
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) — Saint Martinville Senior High’s homecoming festivities will undergo significant changes this year following a tragic shooting at last year’s event that claimed the life of 25-year-old Deion’Dre Benjamin. In response to the shooting incident at last year’s homecoming game, where Deion’Dre...
Church Point man arrested on rape, molestation charges involving minors
A Church Point man is facing multiple sex crime charges involving several victims who were allegedly assaulted as minors, according to the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office. Justin Benoit, 47, of Church Point, is charged with first-degree rape (5 counts), molestation of a juvenile, and aggravated crimes against nature....
Eye on Scams: Don’t get scammed into paying more than you have to
Businesses should carefully review their credit card processing contracts and statements to avoid being overcharged by hidden fees or scams.
