Gulf Brew Festival king and queen candidates raise donations for the Acadiana Center for...
Lafayette's Gulf Brew Festival is just around the corner, and anticipation is brewing as candidates for the festival's king and queen title work to raise donations for the Acadiana Center for the Arts. News 15 is excited to sponsor Gulf Brew, which will take place on Saturday, October 18.
Ballot includes property tax renewal for Vermilionville funding
Lafayette Parish voters are being asked to renew a property tax to fund the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville, which provides resources for the conservation and preservation of the bayou and its rich cultures.
Youngsville police chief accused of employment discrimination based on race
A local police association has accused the Youngsville police chief of racial discrimination after he allegedly skipped over two Black officers for a lateral promotion. The Oct. 8 complaint, filed by the Professional Association of Law Enforcement Officers with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,...
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles returns to Girard Park for three days of Cajun, Creole...
The sounds of fiddles, accordions and washboards will once again fill the air at Girard Park as Festivals Acadiens et Créoles returns Friday, Oct. 10, through Sunday Oct. 12. Celebrating its 51st year, this free, three-day festival honoring Cajun and Creole heritage brings together the best in local music, food and...
DOTD looking to let go of old Coburn’s building in downtown Lafayette
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is asking the Federal Highway Administration if it could let go of the old Coburn's building in downtown Lafayette. The long-abandoned building, located along the railroad tracks at the corner of West Third and Grant streets, was purchased by DOTD in 2009....
Lafayette Woman Allegedly Stabs Boyfriend While He Was Sleeping
A Lafayette woman has been arrested and is facing charges after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend while he was sleeping.
11 Louisiana Restaurants Where The Kitchen Closes Early Because The Food’s Gone
Louisiana is home to some of the most mouthwatering food you’ll ever taste, the kind that makes you want to lick the plate clean and come back for seconds. But here’s the twist: at certain spots, you’ve got to move fast. These beloved local joints are so...
Lafayette police trying to identify suspected gunman in shooting near downtown that injured man
Lafayette police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspected gunman in a weekend shooting in the downtown area that sent one person to the hospital. Authorities said the shooting happened near West Cypress Street and West Third Street just after midnight on Sunday, October 5. Officers were addressing a...
DMR Technologies to Launch Full-Scale U.S. Drone Manufacturing Facility in Lafayette
New Louisiana operation underscores the growing importance of domestic drone production as U.S. demand for defense and industrial platforms accelerates. DMR Technologies announced plans to invest $1.4 million to establish its first full-scale U.S. manufacturing facility in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, where the...
Lafayette business brings hope and help to families battling cancer
With October marking breast cancer awareness month, Platt says it's the perfect time to spread the word about this service.