Lafayette LA

LAFAYETTE, La. — A motorcyclist is dead following a crash on Friday evening in Lafayette. The accident involved a single motorcycle, and according to Lafayette Police, the operator was pronounced deceased at the scene. A passenger riding on the motorcycle sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local...

A newly announced road project in Youngsville will widen and raise a main thoroughfare for Southside High School that historically has been prone to flooding. The South Larriviere Road project is set to start construction with a 12-month timeline to completion. The road, once considered to be part of rural...

ERATH — Wendy and Paul Poché have been named the grand marshals for the 2025 89th Annual 4th of July Celebration. They will preside over the grand parade, which will take place on the streets of Erath at 5 p.m. on July 4th. .Paul Poche´ of Erath is...

In a recent announcement from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), motorists in Lafayette Parish are being advised to prepare for significant disruptions beginning July 7. According to a statement on the DOTD's website, a $1.63 million dollar project to replace a box culvert on La. 93...

Brothers JJ and Carleigh Everett carry forward family’s military tradition as they represent their late father in annual celebration

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -Summer heat and humidity continues around Acadiana Saturday with scattered storms developing in the afternoon. Highs reach the lower 90s with a feels-like temperature around 100 to 105 degrees. If you hear thunder, make sure you head indoors and let the storms pass. Lightning can strike up to...

Building permits for the week of June 18-24 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville:. RESTAURANT: 2516 Kaliste Saloom Road, description, remodel to Raising Cane’s restaurant; applicant, Sevan Multi Site Solutions; contractor, Laird Construction; $500,000. INDUSTRIAL: 300 Cardinal Drive, description,...

Katrena King will resign her post as executive director of Leadership Institute of Acadiana in July, the organization announced Friday. She’ll be taking a position with another organization, not yet announced. King was hired in 2021, succeeding Ashley Mudd. LIA operates several programs but is best-known for...

Youngsville Chief of Police Jean Paul "JP" Broussard is asking the city to consider raising the pay of police officers. The Youngsville City Council, during a Thursday night budget meeting, introduced a plan that would raise the department's starting pay from $42,600 a year to $45,000. Broussard, who refused a pay...

Lafayette real estate executive Nancy Van Eaton Broussard Prince died at home Thursday at age 86, according to family and friends. Prince, who was born in Houston, was a trailblazer in Lafayette's real estate market and was a fixture in its philanthropic community for decades. As a young woman, Prince...