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Opelousas, Louisiana Sex Offender Arrested on Halloween Night
Louisiana law prohibits sex offenders from distributing treats on Halloween or any other holiday to children under the age of 18, under penalty of imprisonment for 6 months to 3 years. The law didn't stop one Opelousas man who was registered as a sex offender from participating in a church celebration with children in attendance on Halloween night.
Louisiana Infant Dies of Overdose, Mother Charged with Murder
An Acadia Parish woman is charged with murder in the death of her infant. South Louisiana law enforcement officials say the baby died of a meth overdose.
Help Police Identify Abbeville, Louisiana Hit & Run Victim
Abbeville, Louisiana, Police need help identifying the person struck by a hit and run driver on Tuesday, October 31. They are also looking for the driver of the vehicle that not only hit the pedestrian, but is also suspected of a hit and run minutes before.
State of Louisiana May Have Money For You
Does the state of Louisiana owe you money? Well, here's how to find out if the state owes you.
Tattooed Man Suspected of 2 Abbeville, Louisiana Hit-and-Runs
Abbeville, Louisiana, Police are searching for a heavily tattooed man accused of not one, but two hit and run incidents.
Going to LSU-Alabama Game? Avoid These Speed Traps Along the Way
We've compiled a list of the speed trap towns for those heading to the LSU-Alabama game this weekend.
GM Excited to Bring Fun of Dave & Buster's to Lafayette
The Grand Opening of Dave & Buster's Lafayette location, the second Dave & Buster's to open in Louisiana, is right around the corner and its General Manager is excited to bring the D & B fun to the Hub City area.
KLFY's Gerald Gruenig Slaughters His Toughest Opponent
One of Lafayette, Louisiana's most vibrant TV personalities has been battling cancer. But if you've watch KLFY's Gerald Gruenig eat his way through Acadiana, you'd never know he was in a fight for his life.
Man Killed, Another Arrested After Early Morning Drive-By Shooting in Lafayette, Louisiana
Here's an update to the story.
Speed Cameras Go Up in New Iberia, Louisiana
To keep students safe and encourage drivers to obey speed limits, New Iberia Police have launched "an automated traffic enforcement program" around four schools in the city.
Louisiana Homeowner Arrested for Hoarding Dozens of Ill Cats
The Humane Society of Louisiana needs support. The group was called to a house to rescue cats being kept in "deplorable conditions."
One Person Dead Following Sunday Morning Shooting on Orchid Drive in Lafayette, Louisiana
Around 9:00 a.m. yesterday, the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 500 block of Orchid Drive in the city in regards to a shooting incident.
Deputies in Louisiana Searching for Three Fugitives
One of the fugitives wanted on domestic abuse charges is in custody in Louisiana. Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson says Dandre Ned was arrested on Thursday, October 27. Three men are still wanted.
Important Road Closures Happening Throughout Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette City Government workers will be out and about during Halloween Week as there are multiple projects on the schedule.
10 Most Expensive Homes for Sale Right Now in Acadiana
It's fun to imagine what it feels like to be that top percentage of folks who can actually afford a house over a million bucks.
Jan Swift Not Endorsing Lafayette Mayor-President Candidate
Republican Jan Swift finished third in the October 14 election for Lafayette Mayor-President. She tells KADN she will not endorse either candidate in the November 18 runoff.
Marcelle Fontenot, Jim Hummel on Air in Lafayette in January
KADN/KLAF made the official announcement today. Marcelle Fontenot and Jim Hummel will be back on air in Lafayette, Louisiana, on January 2, 2024.
Pedestrian Dead Following Hit and Run on Sunday Night in Duson, Louisiana
According to the Duson Police Department, at approximately 8:29 p.m. on Sunday, October 17, 2023, officers responded to an incident in the area of Toby Mouton Road.
Lafayette, Louisiana, Crumbl Cookies Locations Up for Sale
Whether you fancy yourself a baker or an entrepreneur, you can flex either of those muscles if take advantage of a sweet opportunity to own not one, but two Crumbl cookies locations in Lafayette, Louisiana, because they are both up for sale.