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PORT BARRE, La. (KLFY) — A man has fled into a wooded area following a traffic stop on US 190 Saturday morning in Port Barre. The passenger, identified as Corea Arvin Osmin, ran from officers during an attempted detention at approximately 7:15 a.m., officials said. Authorities determined that both...

A rising star in Acadiana's boxing scene is stepping back into the ring this weekend. Jessie Fletcher III of Lafayette is set to defend his 10-0 record. Fletcher is heading to Little Rock, Arkansas, for an eight-round super lightweight bout against David Lobo Ramirez, who has a 19-6 record.

Editor's note: In partnership with The Acadiana Advocate, the705 is recognizing its annual Top 20 Under 40 Acadiana Leadership Award honorees, presented by Advancial Federal Credit Union. Honorees will be recognized at a banquet April 10 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Student Union Ballroom. For...

Opelousas Junior High School will officially be merging with Opelousas Senior High School after the St. Landry Parish School Board voted to make the decision during a Thursday meeting. The motion to merge passed with near-unanimous support, with one abstention from District 5 board member Bianca J. Vedell. The two...

Schools across Acadiana joined the nationwide celebration of "Read Across America" week, embracing the joy of reading and storytelling. At Katharine Drexel Elementary School in Broussard, students engaged in lively reading sessions, delighting in stories told by teachers, local leaders, and volunteers. Rachel...

Patchy areas of fog are possible early this morning before clearing to partly cloudy skies this afternoon, with highs in the low to mid-80s. Unseasonably warm, moist air from the Gulf will persist, pushing temperatures into near-record high territory through Saturday. This prolonged warmth precedes significant...

(KPEL News) - The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office has made an arrest for Second-Degree murder after an investigation began on February 26 in the northern part of the parish, according to officials. Man Found Shot Inside Acadia Parish Home. Sheriff K.P. Gibson says a man was shot inside his home,...

The mayor of Scott delivered his State of the City address, focusing on the city's achievements and future plans. Mayor Jan-Scott Richard highlighted practical improvements, financial stability, and his commitment to the city's prosperity.

Starting tomorrow, Lafayette residents can grab a box (or more) of some of their favorite seasonal treats. Girl Scouts across Louisiana will set up booths for their iconic cookies beginning Friday, March 6, 2026, according to a news release. The Girl Scout Cookie Program has been a tradition for more than 100 years —...

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a motel overnight that caused significant damage, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. Officials reported it happened at the Express Inn on NE Evangeline Thruway on Wednesday, March 4, around 9 p.m. They said the fire sparked in an unoccupied two-story building on the property....