Gray Media closed its deal to take over KATC Thursday, giving one company control of three of Lafayette's four major TV stations. KLFY remains the lone exception.
Residents were buzzing about a mysterious light overhead, but meteorologist Rob Perillo has a grounded explanation that connects to an impressive rocket launch.
Downtown Lafayette has three events Saturday, May 16: Parish Proud Cleanup, Wing Wars of Acadiana at Parc International, and Rock the Block with Corey Ledet Zydeco.
Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire on Patterson Street at 4:09 p.m. May 14. The vacant home sustained heavy fire damage. No injuries were reported.
Lafayette collected $28M in inventory taxes last year. Amendment 4's state payout maxes out at $15M. Lafayette's local officials will have to bridge the rest.
Louisiana store closures in 2026 include Saks Off 5th, Francesca's, and a local Brothers Food Mart operator. Here's the full list and what's still opening.