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Community forms search party for missing New Iberia man

Family, friends, and community members have taken matters into their own hands in search of Devonte Jamal Colar, 29. → Read More

Man re-arrested on child pornography charges

A Carencro man who was arrested in 2016 on 100 counts of sexual abuse images and videos of children was re-arrested Tuesday on more child pornography charges, authorities said. → Read More

New Iberia community gathers together to celebrate the life of slain teen

The New Iberia community is mourning the death of a teen after he was shot late Tuesday night. → Read More

7th annual Pardoning of the Crawfish celebrated in Breaux Bridge

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, granted an official pardon to Firmin the Crawfish during the 7th Annual Pardoning of the Crawfish event Tuesday. → Read More

Lafayette woman left without house after crane falls on it

Two weeks ago, Nicole Mouton moved into her new home on Goldman Street. Yesterday, a crane fell on to her roof while attempting to remove a tree in the back yard. → Read More

Scott Police hoping to identify float rider who threw bottle into crowd at Mardi Gras parade

SCOTT, La. (KLFY)— Scott Police Chief Chad Leger is hoping than an investigation into who might have thrown a bottle from a float at the weekend Mardi Gras parade will reveal the person responsible for injuring a teen. While James Levertson, 14 was enjoying the festivities with his family, his mother, Michelle Levertson says her […] → Read More

Biblical strategy plan to stop community violence in New Iberia

The New Iberia community is coming together to prevent more violence from spreading in their city. → Read More

Vehicle runs into side of Lafayette church

A Pathway Church in Lafayette is left with a hole in their building after someone drove into it and fled the scene early Saturday morning. → Read More

DOTD set to begin repairs on two roads in St. Martin Parish

ST. MARTIN PARISH, LA (KLFY) The Louisiana Department of Transportation has begun the groundbreaking project to repair Louisiana Highways 31 and 353. The work on both roads was long overdue. DOTD transporation secretary Shawn Wilson says the two projects are estimated to be a total of $15 million. Wilson says the project will help improve […] → Read More

Iberia Parish Sheriff deputy helps save man’s life

IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) – James Duhe Jr. says he was driving around New Iberia not knowing that he was in the initial stages of having a stroke. “A flushed feeling came upon me from my hip to my foot. Then I realized something was obviously very wrong.” Duhe says he pulled over in a […] → Read More

Multi-million dollar mega grant given to replace I-10 bridge

The Louisiana Department of Transportation has announced a new $150 million mega-grant for upgrades to the Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles. → Read More

Possible lawsuit being filed from United Water residents in Arnaudville

Arnaudville residents have come up with specific demands to United Water Systems and the governing agencies involved in their fight to get the clean water they say they deserve. → Read More

Young cancer patient gets birthday wish granted by community

In Kaplan, a 13-year-old cancer patient had his birthday wish granted by members of the community. → Read More

Organization raising money for New Iberia tornado victims

In New Iberia, efforts to clean up after December’s tornado disaster are still underway. → Read More

Arnaudville residents sick and tired of water supplier

In St. Martin Parish, Arnaudville residents are continuing to have issues with their water supplier United Water Systems. → Read More

Opelousas city officials propose anti-blight plan

OPELOUSAS, LA (KLFY)— A newly proposed city ordinance aims to tackle the issue of blighted and vacant properties in downtown Opelousas. Members of the community hope this move can help revitalize the city. Gretchen Erlingson, a resident of Opelousas her entire life says the issue has been going on for years. “They have not been […] → Read More

Lafayette woman wins appeal in attempted murder case, gets credit for time served and supervised probation

A Lafayette mother is speaking out after the sentencing of a woman who severely injured her daughters. → Read More

Family of Opelousas murder victim speaks on loved one’s life

On Jan. 16, Kiara Vallian, 29, of Opelousas, was sitting in her car on Elementary Lane when she was shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting by an unknown shooter. → Read More

Franklin residents concerned with rising violence

ST. MARY PARISH, LA (KLFY)— When Franklin police responded to a call of shots fired earlier this week in the area of Iberia and James Street, one hour later, they responded to another on nearby Maple Street. There were no injuries reported, however residents and city officials say they are concerned about growing violence in […] → Read More

Parents will soon be charged for negligence of their kids’ whereabouts

With a rise in juvenile crimes taking over the city of New Iberia, the New Iberia Police Department (NIPD) says the department will soon be charging parents for the negligence of their kids. → Read More