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OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — Twelve inmates from St. Landry Parish jail have graduated from an inmate addiction recovery program. Sheriff Guidroz announced the completion of the second session of the program this month. “We initiated this program in conjunction with Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center last year, to a...

Amidst the glitter and festivities, a large snapping turtle made quite the entrance at Mardi Gras. Was it a celebration or a cause for concern? Let’s find out.

DUSON, La. (KLFY) — A Rayne man arrested Wednesday on an outstanding drug warrant was found with drugs on his person during the arrest, authorities said. Joshua Cormier, 45, of Rayne, was arrested on a warrant for distribution of fentanyl on Wednesday by Duson Police. After taking Cormier into...

NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana’s Henry Lyon and ULM’s Stafon Roach have earned recognition as the Sun Belt Men’s Indoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week for their performances over the last week. Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week. Henry Lyon, Louisiana. (Sr. |...

Katie Ferguson is a heart disease survivor, caregiver advocate and community leader in Acadiana. After being diagnosed with an ascending aortic aneurysm and bicuspid aortic valve, she underwent open heart surgery in January 2023 and now champions awareness of women’s cardiovascular health. She served as the immediate...

LAFAYETTE - Festival International De Louisiane announced its music lineup for its upcoming 40th anniversary festival in April. The cultural celebration will span five days in Downtown Lafayette. The festival will showcase music from around the world with a lineup that ranges from dozens of countries, allowing...

Henderson – The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a series of burglaries in the 1000 block of Roman Robin Road near Henderson on Jan. 30. A resident discovered signs of forced entry and theft at his property, including damage to electrical systems and copper stripped from the home,...

The Lafayette Downtown Development Authority voted to appeal a district court ruling that found the authority lacked standing in a dispute over a condo project on Jefferson Street. The DDA unanimously voted to appeal to the Third Circuit Court. In January, District Court Judge John Trahan cited the appeal court’s...

LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — Two men were shot in Lafayette on Mardi Gras afternoon, police said. The incident occurred in the area of the 200 block of East Clinton Street around 4 p.m. According to police, the two men were involved in an altercation, then a bystander got involved to break up the fight.

Youngsville City Council approved several property variances during a Feb. 12 meeting that will allow plans for new businesses in the city to move forward. The requests also sparked an intense debate over the city’s current ordinances concerning land use. Contention surrounding the topic arose during a request from...