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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:38 — 61.3MB) Don Dupuis is a Louisiana technology pioneer whose work quietly shaped how businesses across Acadiana and far beyond learned to operate in the early days of the digital age. Don founded Acadiana Computer Systems in 1969, at a...

Verge Ausberry, who grew up in New Iberia, Louisiana, has built a successful career at LSU, but still holds his hometown values close to his heart and hopes to inspire young people from New Iberia to dream big.

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) — A teen identified as a suspect in connection to an armed robbery that occurred on Jan. 8 was arrested earlier today, police said. The a 15-year-old male suspect was located and taken into custody. The teen has been booked on charges related to the armed robbery, police said.

In a wild turn of events on North University Street, two suspects took off from deputies, leaving more than just a trail of dust behind.

A new indoor-outdoor beer garden or “ice house” style venue is planned along the Bluebird Drive & Camellia Blvd. corridor, adjacent to the new Trader Joe’s site in Lafayette, Louisiana. See more about Trader Joe’s coming to Lafayette:...

South Louisiana faces freezing temps this weekend. Pipes can burst even without snow when temps hit 32°F. Simple steps protect your home from $66K damage.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette police investigated a report of shots fired at a nail salon after an argument escalated and a man fired a gun before leaving the scene, authorities confirmed. The Lafayette Police Department reported it happened outside a nail salon on Jeanne Street in the...

Long-time Assistant U.S. Attorney John Luke Walker, who prosecuted many high-profile cases in Lafayette, has retired after 36 years of service. In addition, Vicki Chance, a support staff member, is moving to federal district court after 33 years of service wit the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Louisiana.

OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – Louisiana Economic Development announced that Walmart plans to invest more than $330 million to modernize its regional distribution center in Opelousas. The company is expected to retain its workforce and transition roles toward higher-skilled positions in automation, robotics and...

The 21st Cinema on the Bayou film festival will present 120 films, most of them world and U.S. premieres, Wednesday through Wednesday, Jan. 21-28. Festival screenings will take place at Cité des Arts in downtown Lafayette and St. Landry Cinema in Opelousas. Befitting south Louisiana’s French heritage and Acadiana’s...