Lafayette chefs, restaurateurs pick top holiday appetizers, from quail eggs to shrimp dip
Appetizers might be the most adaptable party food out there. Whether hosting a crowd at home or going out to eat for a celebration, the appetizer course provides that special jolt of excitement at the start of the meal that primes the tastebuds for what's to come. Holiday dinners aren't...
Scott home destroyed in fire
SCOTT, La. (KLFY) — A Scott home has been lost to a fire that required mutual aid from the Carencro, Duson and Lafayette Fire Departments. Around 3 a.m. this morning, the Scott Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Jerome Road. Officials arrived...
Restaurants that would be a hit in Lafayette in 2026
Lafayette is known nationwide for its Cajun and Creole cooking, but there’s always room to expand the menu. Even as Acadiana’s restaurant scene grows, several culinary styles remain largely absent — concepts that could add new depth to the city’s established food culture. True Korean BBQ Experience Lafayette has more...
Lafayette Warming Shelter to Open in Advance of Freezing Temperatures
Lafayette, LA (December 14, 2025) – In response to the imminent freezing temperatures approaching our community, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) will open a warming shelter to provide refuge for individuals experiencing...
Inside Look at the Newly Opened Dumpling Hour of Youngsville, LA
We took a trip to Youngsville to get an inside look at the newly opened Dumpling Hour restaurant, located at 1911 Chemin Metairie Parkway, Suite 3, in Youngsville, Louisiana. The new location is next door to Baskin Robbins, Jersey Mike’s, and Rowe & Co., and approximately one mile from the Youngsville Sports Complex.
Freezing temperatures overnight with wind chills in the teens
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Freezing temperatures are expected tonight with many areas dropping into the 20s. Winds will stay strong, making it feel more like the teens at times. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the cold temperatures and strong winds. A Freeze Warning is in place as well.
In Your Parish Headlines: December 15, 2025
A look at news making headlines in your parish for Monday, December 15, 2025. If you have a news tip or know of an upcoming event where you live, email us at [email protected].
Ragin’ Cajuns Schedule Historic 2026 USC Game in Los Angeles
UL Ragin' Cajuns will travel to Los Angeles to face USC on Sept. 12, 2026 for a $1.3 million payout—their first California game in over 30 years.
Business editor Adam Daigle’s top five stories of the year: Trader Joe’s is No....
Trader Joe’s was the top business story of the year in Acadiana, business editor Adam Daigle told Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast. You can listen to their conversation here. The popular specialty grocer first made headlines in January when Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Board of Zoning Adjustment...
Monday Mangé: Festive Dirty Martini ‘Dip’
On this segment of Monday Mangé with The Frosted Apron, Al Hebert and Stacey Dempsey are turning a popular cocktail into a creamy Festive Dirty Martini "Dip" just in time for the Holidays! Monday Mangé is sponsored by Landry's Seafood and Steakhouse of New Iberia and National Welding Supply located in New Iberia,...
