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Lafayette Consolidated Government preps for incoming storms

Floods · Lafayette

Lafayette Consolidated Government preps for incoming storms

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — As another round of storms threatens Acadiana this week, Lafayette Parish officials say they are ready and already hard at work. From city streets to rural ditches, drainage crews began clearing storm drains and flood-prone areas over the weekend. Barricades are being staged, and search and rescue teams are on standby. “Clearing out storm drains, getting all the debris areas cleaned out, getting barricades in place, we’ve…See the Story

LPSS Releases 2025–26 Student Transportation Information

Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette

LPSS Releases 2025–26 Student Transportation Information

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Transportation information for Lafayette Parish School System students is now available online for the 202526 school year. Families can access bus stop locations, pickup/drop-off times, and more via the LPSS website.Parents and guardians can check the bus stop locations here. On that page, you can check routes for kids who live in-zone, and for kids attending magnet academies.If your students information is unavailable or you have additional que…See the Story

Indoor Sports Complex Planned for Lafayette Could Boost Tourism, Officials Say

Tourism · Lafayette

Indoor Sports Complex Planned for Lafayette Could Boost Tourism, Officials Say

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

It may look like a wide stretch of empty space now, but local tourism officials say the intersection of West Congress Street and Cajundome Boulevard holds major potential. A proposed indoor sports complex valued at up to $40 million could soon begin development at the site.On Wednesday, the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission (LCVC) voted to keep the project moving forward. Plans to construct a 150,000-square-foot facilityfeaturing 10 b…See the Story

Highlights! Judice Sparks UFC 318 With Brutal Knee TKO

Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC For complete UFC 318 results, coverage, and highlights click HERE. Carli Judice maintained her perfect finish rate earlier tonight (Sat., July 19, 2025) at UFC 318 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La., putting a brutal stop to women’s flyweight Nicolle Caliari with a third-round TKO (knee to the body and punches). Judice was a sizeable betting favorite entering toni…UFC · Lafayette See the Story

Meet the Lafayette author and illustrator behind Louisiana's new specialty license plate

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The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts unveiled a new specialty license plate, designed by Lafayette illustrator and author Denise Gallagher.Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette See the Story

Owners Escape Lafayette House Fire with No Injuries

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Last night, Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Bellridge Drive. According to firefighters, the single-family dwelling was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on scene. The fire was venting through the roof over the carport and back of the dwelling. Two vehicles under the carport were also in flames. The owners of the house said they were home asleep when the wife heard loud nois…House Fire · Lafayette See the Story

Acadiana Kidcaster: Noelle Lemaire

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Noelle Lemaire is your Acadiana Kidcaster for the week. She says she wants to be a dog trainer, as she loves animals, or a gymnastics coach. She also does a great job of delivering the forecast! Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KLFY Daily Weather Forecast SIGN UP NOW Latest news 15th Judicial District Attorne…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Volunteers stuff backpacks, homework kits for 10th Annual Mable's Table Project Backpack

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LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Foster and homeless children in Lafayette are set to receive much-needed school supplies as they head back to school next month. Volunteers gathered at Grace Presbyterian Church for the 10th Annual Mable's Table Project Backpack.…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Magnolia customers fight rate increases

Most customers already pay the highest rate for sewer, $69 a month, and now Magnolia wants to raise it to $76.Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Teurlings Catholic starts anew with Courville – Crescent City Sports

For the first time in three decades, someone not named Charpentier will be running the Teurlings Catholic football program. Teurlings Catholic starts anew with CourvilleLafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Lafayette library settles First Amendment lawsuit. Here’s what the new guidelines entail.

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An agreement that settles a federal free speech lawsuit against Lafayette Consolidated Government and two library board members includes a $13,200 payment and changes to meeting guidelines that the plaintiffs allege limited speech and intimidated speakers.Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article