(WJET/WFXP) — Rue21, the teen apparel company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday. According to the filing, the company, headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, plans to close all stores while conducting large-scale "going out of business" sales. All 543 U.S. stores are expected to be closed within the next two months, according to court documents. Rue21 has three stores in Acadiana, in the Acadiana Mall, at 3001 Louisiana Avenue in Lafayette and at Lagniappe Village in New Iberia. Along with the closure of all its brick-and-mortar stores, Rue21 plans to liquidate all its intellect ..read more

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- A new poll showing the 200 most beloved heroines in the United States names five women with ties to Louisiana's history. A poll by Somewang had 3,000 respondents and focused on women who broke barriers and fought for equality. According to the poll, the top three heroines in the U.S. are Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman and Abagail Adams. Five women with Louisiana ties were named in the Top 200. These women include Mahalia Jackson, Clementine Hunter, Kate Chopin, Marie Laveau and Lillian Hellman. Here's what to know about these five women who made an impact in Lou ..read more

OPELOUSDAS, La. (KLFY) -- St. Landry Parish Government has announced it is making sandbags available for pickup for parish residents today. Sandbags will be available today until 4:30 p.m. at the Yambilee Building located at 1939 W. Landry Street in Opelousas. Heavy rains are in the forecast today, before decreasing late in the afternoon leading to a few isolated showers lingering this evening. For additional information contact Public Works at (337) 407-0950. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KLFY Daily Digest SIGN UP NOW Latest news Poll: Five wo ..read more

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Acadiana's natural generosity was on display Thursday, SOLA Giving Day 2024, with nearly $2 million raised for local charities and nonprofits. As of 10 a.m. Friday, 3,901 donors gave 203 organizations $1,971,995, a new record amount. The previous record was set last year with $1,815,079 going out to 207 organizations made possible by 4,685 donations. The 24-hour online fundraising event was held for nonprofit organizations, churches, and schools who serve South Louisiana. SOLA Giving Day is hosted by Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) for any local nonprofit organi ..read more

(WJET/WFXP) — Rue21, the teen apparel company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday. According to the filing, the company, headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, plans to close all stores while conducting large-scale "going out of business" sales. All 543 U.S. stores are expected to be closed within the next two months, according to court documents. Rue21 has three stores in Acadiana, in the Acadiana Mall, at 3001 Louisiana Avenue in Lafayette and at Lagniappe Village in New Iberia. Along with the closure of all its brick-and-mortar stores, Rue21 plans to liquidate all its intellect ..read more

Scattered showers and storms are already moving through Acadiana this Friday morning. Rain chances should stay in the 60-70% range until 2:00 pm before decreasing late in the afternoon leading to a few isolated showers lingering this evening. Rainfall could be heavy at times today but the severe threat remains slim. The clouds and rainfall will keep temperatures in the 70s for much of the area but conditions stay warm and muggy. Hotter and humid weather returns over the weekend with highs in the mid-80s. Isolated rain is possible on Saturday. Rain chances are looking higher for Sunday with s ..read more

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-- This week, Lafayette Mayor President Monique Blanco Boulet released a 100 days report to show the public what she and her administration have been working on. Standing aside the new city-parish attorney and chief financial officer, Blanco Boulet said putting together her team has been a big part of her first few months in office. "They were able to really get in here, hit out the ground running, put out fires that were not necessary, and I think settle down some of the things that needed to be settled down," she said. According to the report, the city-parish attorney ha ..read more

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-- A major crash involving two vehicles has the 4000 block of Ambassador Caffery Pkwy in Lafayette blocked off. Injuries have been reported. The Lafayette Police Department is currently on the scene investigating the incident. The 4000 block of Ambassador Caffery Pkwy has been closed off, and motorists are advised to be cautious traveling in the area. This is an ongoing investigation. More information will be shared when made available. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KLFY Daily Digest SIGN UP NOW Latest Posts Major crash wit ..read more

KAPLAN, La. (KLFY)-- At City Hall, Kaplan city leaders welcome 23 tourists from their sister city Hannut, Belgium; originally it was 28, but some could not make the trip due to certain circumstances. However, thoughts and prayers were sent out to those still in Hannut and hope for their visit next trip. Mayor Mike Kloesel said the friendship between the two cities started 26 years ago in 1998. Since then over 100 members from both cities traveled to each other’s homeland and spent time with their host families. “In the next five days, host families who are members of the Kaplan Jumelage will c ..read more

(KLFY)-- City marshals across the state met in Lafayette to discuss how they will improve the safety of marshals when they are serving warrants. This comes after Ville Platte Deputy Marshal Barry Giglio was killed in the line of duty. Giglio was conducting a narcotics search at a home in the 100 block of West Beauregard Street. Lafayette City Marshal Reggie Thomas said officials are exploring how they can make equipment more effective to prevent tragedies like these. "Officers are looking at body worn cameras, we are looking at body vests," Thomas said. "It's a time where we all come together ..read more