Second judge recuses himself from Hutson trial; 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge’s...
A second New Orleans district judge has recused himself from presiding over the case of former Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson, who was accused of misconduct in a bombshell indictment unleashed days before she was set to leave office. Matt Bruce has been reporting on this for The Times-Picayune | The Advocate. He j
Nevada Man Brought To Lafayette To Face Charges In Acadiana Child Exploitation Case
A 22-year-old Las Vegas man is now in Lafayette Parish custody following an investigation involving an Acadiana child.
Youth mentor program starts in Port Barre
PORT BARRE, La. (KLFY)– The Port Barre Police Department is launching its inspirational program supporting local youth. Starting this month, Port Barre school students and children in the area can benefit from a free Youth Mentor Program, with registration open until Monday, June 15. This program promises to offer...
Anitress Broussard builds her business in male-dominated field
Anitress Broussard has built a successful business in an industry where women remain underrepresented. Through years of developing her skills and earning client trust, Broussard, CEO of Nene's Fancy Fades & Shaves , has established herself. "I have always been interested in beauty and find it incredibly rewarding to se
High water causes closure of Cecilia roadway
CECILIA, La. (KLFY) — Officials say the roadway from Four Corners to the 2400 block of Cecilia Senior High School Highway is closed due to high water. Drivers are urged not to attempt to travel through the area and to use alternate routes until conditions improve. No further details...
Residents Shocked After Child Struck By Vehicle At Lafayette Apartments
A child was reportedly struck by a vehicle at a Lafayette apartment complex. Police have not yet released additional information.
Lafayette Boating and Marine Supply Store Set for Closure
The store is part of 59 stores nationwide that are on the chopping block.
Curiosity Grows Over Louisiana-shaped Pond Design
An eye-catching photo of a Louisiana-shaped pond has caught the attention of locals near Sunset and Church Point, leading to excitement about its origins and the property owner.
‘It’s a lot of hurdles,’ says Festival International team responsible for booking artists
Festival International de Louisiane celebrated 40 years this year, a big anniversary with a lot of accomplishments behind it. The festival was born from challenging times. Lafayette was in an economic downtown in the 1980s after losing oil-and-gas jobs, and the community needed a way to distinguish and celebrate the th
Teurlings’ junior named the Acadiana Advocate’s All-Metro Girls’ Most Outstanding Track Performer
Teurlings Catholic junior Abigail Leger enjoyed quite a year. Not only did Leger finish as the Division II state runner-up in cross country, but she also brought home three outdoor track and field state championships in May. Leger, who had the best time in the 1,600-meter run and the second-best...
