1 of 2 suspects wanted for vehicular assault during Jeanerette Mardi Gras Parade arrested
One of the women wanted after another woman was hit by a car during the Jeanerette Mardi Gras Parade is behind bars. Hailey Batiste, 25, of Broussard, was booked into the Iberia Parish Jail on charges of attempted second-degree murder, aggravated second-degree battery, and failure to seek assistance. Her bond is set...
Morse woman killed in single-vehicle crash near Estherwood
ESTHERWOOD, La. (NEWS 15) — An Acadia Parish woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash near Estherwood, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers reported the wreck claimed the life of Ashley Granger, 40, of Morse. They said they responded to LA 1124 near US 90 on Wednesday, February 25,...
Breaux Bridge man accused of threatening to harm child, prompting lockdowns at Cecilia schools
CECILIA, La. (NEWS 15) — A Breaux Bridge man is facing charges after allegedly threatening to harm a child, prompting lockdowns at schools in the Cecilia area, according to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office. Anthony Potier, 33, of Breaux Bridge, is charged with unlawful disruption of a school,...
Ragin’ Cajuns Store on Johnston Street to Permanently Close
The Ragin' Cajuns Store near campus will close Feb. 27, ending nearly 13 years as a go-to spot for Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns merchandise.
Rayne Drug Bust Tied To Fatal Overdose, Local Man Hit With Murder Charge
Rayne police say an early-morning drug raid has now been linked to a deadly overdose, and the man they arrested is facing a second-degree murder charge on top of a stack of narcotics and weapons counts. Officers took Joseph Anthony Roy Jr. into custody early Tuesday after a run of...
Opelousas Junior High and Opelousas Senior High could merge after state threatens takeover
Opelousas Junior High School could merge with Opelousas Senior High School for the 2026-27 school year following an ultimatum from the Louisiana Department of Education. In a letter dated Feb. 19, the LDOE informed the St. Landry Parish School Board that if the parish does not present a plan to merge OJHS and OSHS...
Lafayette High senior named 2026 Louisiana Student of the Year finalist
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A senior at Lafayette High School is a finalist for 2026 Louisiana Student of the Year. Lincoln Trumps is one of just eight 12th grade students across the state chosen as finalists for the honor. The Louisiana Student of the Year program, administered by the...
Jr. Crawfish royalty to relinquish titles
Breaux Bridge – The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Association’s 2025 Jr. Crawfish Queen, Lil Miss and Master Pincher and Ecrevettes will relinquish their titles on Saturday, March 7 at the Breaux Bridge High gym when the 2026 junior royalty will be chosen. They are:. •2025 Jr. Crawfish Queen...
Trader Joe’s Construction Progressing In Lafayette As Walls Begin To Form
Construction at the future Trader Joe’s of Lafayette location at 1710 Camellia Blvd. in Lafayette, Louisiana, is becoming clearly visible. Coming soon nearby Trader Joe’s: https://developinglafayette.com/wp/camellia-orthodontics-building-new-5500-square-foot-office-on-camellia-blvd-in-lafayette-la/...
Acadia Parish Woman Killed in Deadly Highway Crash
Louisiana State Police are investigating a deadly crash in Acadia Parish that claimed the life of a 40-year-old woman early Wednesday morning.
