Eight Months Later: Broussard‑Youngsville Connector Eases Regional Travel
Broussard and Youngsville, LA (February 16, 2026) — Now that the Broussard‑Youngsville Connector has been open since June 2025, local officials and area drivers are assessing how the long‑planned roadway is performing as a new link between the two fast‑growing cities. The connector, which links West...
Lafayette Mardi Gras royalty honored to reign over 2026 festivities
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Lundi Gras parade in Lafayette celebrated Queen Evangeline LXXXVII, Lily Claire Hutchinson. She reigns alongside King Gabriel LXXXVII, John Bordelon. Both expressed their honor at being Mardi Gras royalty. "Being queen is a great opportunity. I've always admired the queen in past years...
Queen Evangeline Parade rolls through downtown Lafayette on Lundi Gras
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Queen's Parade rolled through downtown Lafayette on Lundi Gras, captivating onlookers. The parade, which honors Queen Evangeline, featured 14 krewes and is a long-standing tradition in the Hub City. As the parade made its way from Pontiac Point to Cajun Field, spectators eagerly...
Youngsville & Church Point joined parts of Acadiana in holding Mardi Gras weekend festivities
(NEWS 15) — Mardi Gras celebrations are in full swing across Acadiana, with festivities expected to continue until Fat Tuesday. Over the weekend, several parades and other events, including Youngsville and Church Point, drew large crowds. The 40th annual Mardi Gras parade in Youngsville was a hit, featuring the...
Louisiana holds off Missouri State to avoid series sweep
Louisiana rallied early and held on late Sunday to defeat Missouri State 9-7 at M.L. Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park, salvaging the finale of the three-game series. Missouri State (2-1) jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning behind Curry Sutherland’s two-run triple and an RBI single from Max Knight. The Ragin’...
Mardi Gras parade at Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital
LAFAEYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette hosted there annual Pediatric Mardi Gras Parade today. Lourdes team members decorated floats and paraded through the halls of the units, while delivering beads, toys, and festive Mardi Gras trinkets. The annual parade is...
Opelousas police release updates on recent shootings
The Opelousas Police Department has issued warrants for two men in a February 11 shooting and arrested two others in a separate incident.
RAW: LA: TORNADO TOUCHES DOWN ACADIA – OFFERING HELP
An EF-0 tornado touched down Saturday night in Acadia Parish, Louisiana and left a lot of damage but no injuries. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Cleanup underway across parts of Acadiana after 5 confirmed tornadoes
Homeowners in three parishes across Acadiana are cleaning up after five confirmed tornadoes touched down over the weekend. Fortunately, no injuries or deaths were reported despite significant damage. Theresa Lacombe and her husband were at their home in Port Barre when the wind intensified late Saturday night....
The little‑known Zydeco dance hall that still charges $10 at the door
You pay $10 at the door. Not $20. Not $30. Ten dollars gets you three hours of live zydeco, a packed dance floor, and unlimited mimosas or Bloody Marys at Buck & Johnny’s in Breaux Bridge. The price tells you something important about what’s happening here. This isn’t a show. It’s not dinner theater. It’s […]
