Cajuns Beat LSU 7-2 as Tigers’ Defensive Woes Continue
Louisiana rides a dominant pitching performance and early offense to beat the two-time defending national champions at a sold-out Russo Park.
Christopher ‘Tipper’ Esponge, 20 Under 40 honoree, is mayor of Delcambre and business owner
Editor's note: In partnership with The Acadiana Advocate, the705 is recognizing its annual Top 20 Under 40 Acadiana Leadership Award honorees, presented by Advancial Federal Credit Union. Honorees will be recognized at a banquet April 10 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Student Union Ballroom. For...
Bach Lunch series returns to downtown Lafayette with new Sunday Bach Brunch
Bach Lunch is returning to downtown Lafayette this spring, along with a new addition — Bach Brunch — offering more opportunities for the community to gather for live music. Bach Lunch is a free outdoor concert series held at Parc Sans Souci that invites families, students and downtown...
St. Martinville police host first accident reenactment event
ST MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) — The St. Martinville Police Department will host its first accident reenactment on March 20th to promote safety awareness and community engagement. The event is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at St. Martinville Senior High School and is free to the public. The demonstration aims to...
North Vermilion Lady Patriots face LaGrange in Division II Non-Select semifinal
Tonight, the North Vermilion Lady Patriots will compete in their most significant game in four decades at the University Center in Hammond. The No. 3 Lady Patriots (26-3) will face the No. 2 LaGrange Gators (25-4) in the Division II Non-Select semifinal. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
Broussard set to welcome Ochsner Lafayette General stand-alone emergency hospital
BROUSSARD, La. (NEWS 15) — Broussard is set to welcome a new stand-alone emergency hospital as construction is slated to begin soon. The development by Ochsner Lafayette General aims to expand hospital services in one of the fastest-growing areas of Lafayette Parish. The developer stated that the new emergency...
Jake Delhomme Named UL Lafayette Spring Gala Honoree
Ragin’ Cajuns legend Jake Delhomme will be honored at UL Lafayette’s Spring Gala in May, celebrating his journey from Cajun Field to the Super Bowl.
Pedestrian struck three times in major motorist accident
UPDATE 7:20 a.m.: The on-scene preliminary investigation revealed that a motorist operating an electric scooter was southbound in the right lane of travel in the 1600 block of W Pinhook Road. vehicle 1 was traveling in the right southbound colliding with the scooter. After colliding with the scooter vehicle 1...
SLEMCO’s Operation Round-Up Program to Award First Responder Grants: SLEMCO Customers to Select Recipients
Lafayette, LA (March 3, 2026) – Five first-responder organizations in Acadiana will receive grants of up to $10,000 each, from the company’s customer-funded Operation Round-Up program this Spring. Any law enforcement agency or fire department headquartered in one of the parishes SLEMCO serves, that holds a non-profit...
I-10 shut down in both directions on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge after 18-wheeler crashes
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — Traffic on I-10 East and I-10 West came to a halt near Whiskey Bay on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge because of separate crashes involving multiple 18-wheelers, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers reported the closures resulted in significant delays for drivers in the...

















