With two months of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season already over with, it might seem like activity in the tropics has been pretty quiet. But is it unusual? Read More From klfy.com… MORE
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Scattered Storms Likely, Heavy Rains Possible
Expect another good chance of rain Thursday and Friday, but the rain may not be as widespread. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. We will see scattered showers over the weekend with highs in the upper 80s. There will be a small threat of flash flooding each day. Read More From klfy.com… MORE
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign in full swing with local law enforcement
Law enforcement around Acadiana taking a zero tolerance approach to driving while intoxicated. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is targeting impaired drivers on the roadway. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign will run throughout the Labor Day holiday. It began on Friday August 19, 2022 and will…… MORE
Acadia Parish returns to school, communication is priority
It’s the first day of school for Acadia Parish and so far things are running smoothly. The Acadia Parish school board says they’re excited and confident in their plans for the upcoming school year. Acadia Parish Superintendent Scott Richard says the first day of school is going well. Over the summer the school board prepared for…… MORE
30 years ago this month: Hurricane Andrew slammed into Louisiana
On Aug. 14, 1992, meteorologists first reported a tropical disturbance off the coast of Western Africa. Within two weeks, that disturbance had become a Category 5 storm named Andrew, and 65 people were left dead in its wake in one of America’s costliest and most dangerous natural disasters ever. Read More From klfy.com… MORE
‘Cajundome City’: Premiere set for documentary on Hurricane Katrina mega-shelter
UL Lafayette’s LITE Center will premiere ‘Cajundome City’, a documentary about the venue serving as a shelter after Hurricane Katrina. In 2005, Louisiana shelters filled with evacuees had to turn away bus load after bus load of people. Then-Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco looked to the Cajundome for help. Read More From klfy.com… MORE
LSP: Back to school road safety
State troopers are urging drivers across the state to be cautious of school zones as students are returning to school across the state. Most school zones are from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. However, some zones have slightly different times to look out for. Drivers should practice extra care…… MORE
Former city councilman appointed to Lafayette police, fire civil service board
Former Lafayette City Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux will serve on the Lafayette Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. Boudreaux’s appointment was by a unanimous vote and fills a current vacancy. He previously served two terms as councilman. Read More From klfy.com… MORE
Free admission to several New Orleans museums in August
New Orleans Museum Month begins today and will run through the 31st of August. Whether you are a history buff, an art lover, or both, August is the perfect month to take a trip down to New Orleans as several museums will offer free admission. Read More From klfy.com… MORE
Local man hopes his North Side barbershop will make a difference in the community
Harold “Dudy” Duffy Jr. recently opened his own barbershop on the North side of Lafayette after cutting hair with his father for 34 years. His shop has been open for about six weeks, and so far business is booming. Dudy’s clientele ranges from loyal clients of 30 plus years to new clients just looking for…… MORE
