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LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Louisiana Nursing Honor Guard of Acadiana recently held a special Nightingale ceremony to honor two dedicated nurses from the area. The event celebrated the lives of those committed to the nursing profession. "The living tribute is that we pay honor and respect to...

LAFAYETTE, LA --- On September 1, 2025, Acadian Ambulance, the nation's largest employee-owned ambulance service, will proudly celebrate its 54th anniversary. Since its founding in 1971, the company has grown from a small operation with two ambulances and eight medics to a multistate enterprise providing emergency...

Two teenagers were injured in a shooting at a house party in Lafayette on Sunday evening, causing a disruption in the normally peaceful neighborhood and prompting an investigation by police.

Hayden Boudreaux, 22, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting Nathan Powell, 31, at a popular store in Arnaudville.

Two teens were injured when someone fired shots into a Lafayette home, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Authorities said the shooting happened on Maryview Farm Road off Louisiana Avenue on Sunday, August 31, around 11:30 p.m. They added the victims were taken to the hospital, but their injuries are not...

Activists in Lafayette gathered at Prejean Unity Park to call for stronger worker protections, affordable healthcare, and other social issues, while demanding that government leaders put people over profits.

(NEWS 15) — Reports of gunfire over the weekend have been reported in both New Iberia and Opelousas, prompting concern and questions in the community. In New Iberia, a shooting happened on Hopkins Street, where witnesses described a shootout. There are conflicting reports about the victim's condition, and police have...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Demonstrators from across the nation, including Acadiana, gathered on Labor Day to protest against what they see as a billionaire takeover of the country. The protestors demanded fair pay and a higher minimum wage. Why here on Labor Day?. “To celebrate Labor Day. To...

LAFAYETTE, La. – The New Orleans Privateers gave the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns everything they could handle and fell just on the short end of a 3-2 (25-19, 24-26, 25-21, 19-25, 15-12) decision against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on Sunday at Earl K. Long Gym. The deciding set saw the...

A look at news making headlines in your parish for Monday, September 1, 2025. If you have a news tip or know of an upcoming event where you live, email us at [email protected].