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Vermilion Parish Sheriff Eddie Langlinais is pleased to announce that, through funds appropriated to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office during the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session, the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office has purchased property that will become the future home of the VPSO Law Enforcement Complex. The

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting, according to the Opelousas Police Department. The name of the person who died has not been released. Police reported it happened on West Bellevue Street near North Liberty Street on Tuesday,...

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — An Opelousas man wanted in connection with a shooting on May 3 has been arrested, authorities said. Daquwan Williams, 19, of Opelousas, is charged with aggravated assault with a firearm. Williams was allegedly involved in a shooting in the 700 block of Foster Street in...

*Brashawnee Johnson set out to do something positive for her community. After discovering a community fridge and pantry in Opelousas, Louisiana, through a Facebook post, she decided she wanted to make a meaningful contribution. What followed was an act of generosity that cost nearly $1,800—and an emotional experience s

DUSON, La. (KLFY) — There was a residential fire in Duson at approximately 4 p.m. on Memorial Day. The Duson Fire Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Stanwell Ave. Upon arrival, fire crews found a gas grill on fire under the back patio of the house, officials said. Firefighters made their way into the backyar

There was a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 190 near Jennings Road on May 22, that claimed the life of 19-year-old Courtney Hodge of Texas, officials said. Shortly after 3 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating the crash.

NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — Four people were arrested following an investigation into an alleged multi-million dollar automobile insurance fraud scheme in Iberia Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. Rayshonte Oppenheimer, 29, Briannie Butler, 32, Passion Keal, 24, and Quandalyn Bernard, 33, all of New Iberia, a

CARENCRO, La. (NEWS 15) — A fast food concept that would have combined Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin', and Jimmy John's will not be coming to Carencro after all. Real estate documents show the building on Hector Connoly Road is back on the market. The property is currently listed for sale for...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A popular plate lunch spot in Lafayette has closed its doors after nearly two decades in business. Noah's Cafe on Ambassador Caffery Parkway has served its last customer, according to a sign on its door. The restaurant closed because it did not pay its...

As schools across the parish let out for summer, parents and students can rest assured that meals will still be available to them. The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) Child Nutrition Department announced its 2026 Summer Feeding Program , which will provide free, nutritious meals to children throughout the communi