Lafayette Parish superintendent directs principals to display Ten Commandments in classrooms
Lafayette Parish schools are set to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms following a recent court ruling. The superintendent informed principals that they have until Friday to ensure the posters are up. School leaders instructed principals to collect the Ten Commandments posters from the school district office....
Officers cleared as autopsy shows coronary artery disease and meth contributed to inmate’s death
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The results of an autopsy conducted on an inmate who died at the Louisiana State Penitentiary reveal the cause and manner of death, along with contributory conditions. The West Feliciana Parish Coroner’s Office released the postmortem examination report for Harold Brooks, 37, of...
Body Found in Acadia Parish Bayou Identified as New Iberia Woman
Authorities have identified a woman whose body was found in Bayou Queue de Tortue in Acadia Parish last month.
Lafayette car crash into utility pole leads to power outages along Eraste Landry Road
A vehicle crash on Eraste Landry Road in Lafayette caused a pair of power outages on Wednesday. The car slammed into a wooden utility pole, causing the pole to splinter about 12 feet up. The rear end of the car remained wrapped around the pole. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash. No injuries...
Major crash on Ambassador Caffery Parkway near Johnston Street in Lafayette causes long delays
Police are working to clear a major crash on Ambassador Caffery Parkway near Johnston Street in Lafayette that happened late Wednesday afternoon. The crash caused long traffic backups on the two major roads.
Family argument in Lafayette turns violent; 1 shot, 1 arrested
One person is hospitalized after getting shot multiple times during a family argument and a suspect is behind bars, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Demontre Robertson, 35, of Houston, is charged with attempted second-degree murder and illegal use of weapons. His bond is set at $250,000. Police reported...
Burn bans lifted across several Acadiana parishes
ORIGINAL STORY: ACADIANA (KLFY) — Recent rainfall and improved conditions have prompted officials to lift burn bans across several parishes in Acadiana. Authorities confirmed that burn bans are no longer in effect for Calcasieu, St. Landry, Vermilion, St. Martin, and Jefferson Davis parishes. The bans had been issued...
Runaway teen, 14, last seen in New Iberia, deputies searching
IBERIA PARISH, LA. (KLFY) — Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for a runaway teen, deputies said. Navaeh Duplein,14, was reported missing on March 10, deputies said. She was last seen at approximately 2:52 p.m. in the area of the 3100 block of Oliva Road in New Iberia.
Fire at Uptown Lofts in Lafayette displaces 12 families
The Red Cross is assisting 12 families after a fire at an apartment complex in Lafayette. It happened at the Uptown Lofts on South Pierce Street and resulted in damage to multiple units. Firefighters reported that a stove burner left on triggered a fire alarm, causing the sprinkler system to activate.
Inside the New Smash Pickleball Restaurant Opening This Week in Youngsville, LA
Smash Pickleball restaurant, located at 2822 Bonin Road in Youngsville, Louisiana, is officially opening this week. This past Saturday night, March 7, we attended the soft launch of Smash. The concept centers around the growing popularity of pickleball, offering guests a place to dine, enjoy drinks, and watch games...
