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Police: Shoplifting ring walks off with over $6,000 in goods from Lafayette Target store
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Lafayette Crime Stoppers and the Lafayette Police Department are asking for your help in identifying a group of people they say have stolen thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Target store. On the evening of Wednesday, April 17 three individuals entered Super Target...
Warm and breezy conditions through the weekend, rain increasing next week
Warm temperatures are expected this afternoon with readings in the mid-80s under partly sunny skies. South winds will increase as low pressure moves north of the area. South winds will be in the 6-14 mph range. The same forecast will be in place through Friday and Saturday, although south winds will increase tomorrow, getting into […]
Opelousas YouTube rapper & Lafayette man convicted of murder for Opelousas ambush shooting from 2021
OPELOUSAS, La. (KADN) — Two men face life in prison after a historic murder conviction in the St. Landry Parish Courthouse. District Attorney Chad Pitre said Marcus Chenier, 27, of Opelousas, known as a YouTube rapper, and Jevon Figaro, 26, of Lafayette, were both convicted of second-degree murder on Tuesday, April 23, for shooting and killing Kelly Guidry.
Lafayette teen recognized as a 2024 Louisiana Young Hero for efforts to 'change the world'
Sixteen-year-old Donald “Tré” Bishop lives by the motto, "Go out every day and change the world." That motto helped earn him the honor of being a 2024 Louisiana Young Hero, a program celebrating young people who have excelled in academics and public service. Born and raised in...
UL flies university flag at half-staff to honor professor who was victim of triple murder
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The UL flag was flying at half-staff Wednesday in honor of the faculty member who died in a Lafayette triple murder almost two weeks ago. Eric Green was a professor in the University of Louisiana's psychology department. LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Family and friends gathered...
Excessive litter in St. Landry Parish leads to stricter enforcement from investigators
St. Landry Parish investigator Spencer Cornette said the littering issue has continued to get worse over the past five years and has created not only a safety concern for drivers, but also an environmental hazard.
Editorial: UL challenged to change after student’s death by suicide
The death of any young person is tragic, but hopefully the University of Louisiana at Lafayette can turn the recent tragedy experienced by the school’s community into a chance to grow. This week, the university flew its flags at half-staff in memory of those it lost this year, including...
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