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No charges filed in Maple Street incident after police welfare check

Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette

No charges filed in Maple Street incident after police welfare check

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Prosecutors say Lafayette police acted lawfully during a May welfare check that led to forced entry after a domestic violence report.See the Story

Huber Heights Ohio Buc-Ee's

Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette

Huber Heights Ohio Buc-Ee's

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- It looks like the long wait for a Buc-ee's location in Lafayette will be a bit longer still. As first reported by KLFY+ partner Developing Lafayette, Triton Construction, the general contractor on the project, said construction is currently on pause due to a combination of design delays and poor weather conditions. "The job is currently at a standstill due to some design delays. The weather has also been terrible. So wit…See the Story

Wonder what people with lots of money buy on Prime Day? Here are big-ticket top sellers

Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette

Wonder what people with lots of money buy on Prime Day? Here are big-ticket top sellers

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BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. There are big deals on big ticket items during Amazon’s Prime Day event This year’s Amazon Prime Day event is happening now and lasting from July 8-11, and it’s the perfect time to shop for those big-ticket items. That’s because Prime Day is when you can save on laptops, TVs, kitchen and home appliances, headphones and tools, as they’re usually sold at a deep discoun…See the Story

Police Pay Raise Approved by Youngsville City Council

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YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- The Youngsville City Council approved a budget Thursday night that would increase the salaries for Youngsville Police officers. Youngsville Police Chief Jean Paul Broussard said this will make a significant difference for the officers who dedicate and risk their lives serving the community. "The purpose of this meeting was to get the officers to raise the starting pay for the department to $45,000 and also get these of…Buenos Aires · Buenos Aires See the Story

Former Worcester cop Rajat Sharda seeks early end of probation

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) - Former Lafayette City Marshal Brian Pope's probation has been revoked after appearing in court in June. Pope was in court for violating his probation on malfeasance and perjury charges. He appeared by a Zoom meeting according to court records. Pope was arrested in March for failing to appear in court on probation and parole violations. He was found guilty on charges of perjury and malfeasance in office at the time. Court …Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette See the Story

Acadiana Kidcaster: Thomas Broussard

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Thomas Broussard, who attends Our Lady of Fatima Catholic school, is your Acadiana Kidcaster of the week. He says he loves to climb things, so he may take up rock climbing when he gets older. He also does a great job with the forecast. Good thing he likes to climb, because sky's the limit for this young man.Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

LPSS superintendent cracking down on students skipping school

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LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- The Lafayette parish school system superintendent said he's declaring war on truancy— students who skip school. Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr., with great conviction, informed the council that addressing truancy is just one of several changes he will implement in the upcoming school year. "I'm going to tell you and you're going to hear it from me, that there's going to be a war on truancy this year. We hav…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

KOK Wings & Things expanding to new location in Lafayette

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) KOK Wings & Things will be expanding into a new location. Founded in 2016 by four college students, the brand has continued to grow into multiple locations and cities. This expansion will continue as the company will be moving into the former Hooters location at 3221 Ambassador Caffery Parkway. Tre'Jan Vinson, CMO and Co-founder of KOK Wings and Things, shared the restaurant's journey on expansion. "We signed a lease at the…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Lafayette Parish jury convicted a man for first degree rape

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LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- A Lafayette Parish jury convicted Eric Falgout earlier this afternoon for first degree rape of a juvenile female who was twelve years old at the time of the last incident. According to authorities, the defendant was the victim's 42 year old stepfather. The evidence and testimony during the weeklong trial showed that the victim and her parents lived in Lafayette Parish in November of 2022 when the last rape occurre…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Boulet announces Lafayette's Veterans' Affairs Commission members

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Lafayette Consolidated Government has released the details of the parish's new Veterans Affairs Commission, which Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet announced on July 4. The new initiative, whose stated aim is to strengthen support for veterans and military families across Lafayette Parish, was made during a public proclamation at the Lafayette Stars and Stripes Fourth of July celebration in Downtown Lafayette. The…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Carencro man charged with sexual abuse of animals

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CARENCRO, La. (KLFY) -- A Carencro man was arrested after allegedly possession pornographic images involving animals, authorities said. Quintin Harvey Guillot, 41, of Carencro, is charged with Sexual Abuse of an Animal (Possession of Pornographic Images). St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said the arrest stems from an initial investigation of video voyeurism in 2024. "Numerous hard drives and other electronic devices were seized to be for…Carencro · Carencro Read Article