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LWA Heartland Heat comes to Cajundome Convention Center

1 week ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

LAFAYETTE, la. (KLFY) — At the Cajundome Convention Center, Louisiana’s hottest wrestling organization, the LWA the Louisiana Wrestling Alliance, is gearing up for their biggest show ever: The Heartland Heat. What you’re looking at right now, is actually a little sneak peek of the inside of the venue. Also, what they have organized is a night full of wrestling action. The event features the pro wrestling 225 women’s championship on the line in a triple threat match.
Opelousas City Jail closed, manpower issues persist

1 week ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

OPELOUSAS, la. (KLFY) — The Opelousas City Jail was recently brought up by City Marshal Paul Mouton, who said it could be beneficial to reopen the facility. Mouton spoke to the Rotary Club earlier this month and said the city, and the area around it, would be safer if the jail was accepting inmates, especially as arrests continue to be made on drug operations and bench warrants.
Friend of George Wendt remembers the "Cheers" star

1 week ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

BROUSSARD, La. (KLFY) — “Norm!!!” As the audiences would say anytime George Wendt’s character made his entrance on Cheers. As Robert Voitier said, that same energy was felt when George Wendt entered his life. “I do remember him being and just exactly like the character he played character he played in “Cheers”. I mean, he was everybody’s friend, loved by all.” Voitier said.
Acadiana Planning Commission receives funding to assess and revitalize historic buildings

1 week ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — With the help of a grant, the Acadiana Planning Commission (APC) is looking forward to assess and plan revitalization for underused properties in Acadiana. With the help of the Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant, one of the biggest properties the APC looking at is the former Abdalla’s Shopping Center right here in the heart of Opelousas. Kade Jones, a representative with APC, shared his excitement about the grant and the opportunities it will give to the commission.
Veteran's Home in Ville Platte undergoes renovations

1 week ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) — With multiple veteran groups meeting at the Veteran’s Home in Ville Platte throughout the month, Building Director Chuck Trenchard who spent 15 years in the United States Air Force started making improvements to the building not only so veterans in the area can feel at home, but also get more veterans to join the brotherhood and partake in their various events. “We’re refurbishing it,” Trenchard said.
Opelousas sales tax renewal heads to August election

2 weeks ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

OPELOUSAS, la. (KLFY) — Last night’s the Opelousas City Council meeting not only saw an outpour of comments from both residents and elected officials but also the approval of an election that will decide the fate of a $0.01 sales tax renewal for the next 50 years. Mayor Julius Alsandor spoke about his wishes to see Opelousas grow for the future. “It’s about the city of Opelousas and it’s forwardness and continued growth.” Alsandor said.
Pope Leo IX ancestry linked to St. Landry Parish since 1792

2 weeks ago | wgno.com | Zane Hogue

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — It’s amazing what a trip to the courthouse will get you, because come to find out, the Pope, Robert Francis Prevost has a family history right in St. Landry Parish that dates all the way back to 1792.
Man graduates from UL at 76 years-old

2 weeks ago | wboy.com | Zane Hogue

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — At the age of 76, Jay Smith was able to walk across the stage at the Cajundome and accomplish his goal of becoming a college graduate. “When I got up there, I had no idea I was going to get that kind of response. I mean, it was a standing ovation. It was thunderous,” said Smith. Beginning his journey at UL in 1967, Smith says his college career ended early when he and his wife Debi started their first business and had their three children.
Pope Leo IX ancestry linked to St. Landry Parish since 1792

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Zane Hogue

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — It’s amazing what a trip to the courthouse will get you, because come to find out, the Pope, Robert Francis Prevost has a family history right in St. Landry Parish that dates all the way back to 1792.
Opelousas earns distinction of nationally accredited Main Street America Program

2 weeks ago | klfy.com | Zane Hogue

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — With their constant efforts on downtown revitalization and historic preservation, the city of Opelousas has earned the distinction of a nationally accredited Main Street America Program in 2025. Opelousas Mainstreet manager Melanie Lee LeBouef says earning this accreditation means the city has met performance standards regarding preservation based economic development and now has the opportunity to work with Louisiana Main Street and Main Street America.