Overseas Arrest With ISIS Link Made in New Orleans Terror Attack
A major arrest abroad has tied a deadly New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street to an international terror network.
Louisiana’s Boudin Capital Explained: The Scott vs. Broussard Debate
(Scott, Louisiana) - South Louisiana is known for its spicy food, zydeco music, and strong Cajun culture. But one dish stands out as a local favorite: boudin. It is a must-try for anyone visiting the area and a staple in Acadiana residents' kitchens. You can find it in specialty meat stores, grocery stores and even...
Conviction, sentence of New Iberia man who killed Lafayette toddler upheld by appellate court
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction and life sentence of Christopher Ledet Jr., 25, of New Iberia, for the murder of 22-month-old Kaceston Freeman. Ledet was found guilty by a Lafayette Parish jury in December 2023 for the July 2022 murder.
Journalist who died in Russian captivity was tortured, report says
Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna , who died in Russian captivity, was tortured and had organs removed before her body was returned, according to a joint media report published Tuesday through Forbidden Stories , a nonprofit media organization. In February, Russia returned Roshchyna's emaciated body with signs...
Angry mob surrounds home of alleged serial cat killer. Then they realize they got...
A vigil turned violent Sunday after an angry mob targeted a home they believed was connected to an alleged serial cat killer — except, they got the wrong house. Community owners and activists gathered outside a home in Santa Ana , California , believing it belonged to the brother of Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, who is...
The only female unit to serve overseas in WWII gets a congressional medal 80...
The only female unit to serve overseas in World War II is receiving a Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday, exactly 80 years after pulling off an incredible organizational feat. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — nicknamed the Six Triple Eight — was a predominantly Black, all-female unit that was...
US tariffs could cost China 5–10 million jobs, ‘onus’ on Beijing, Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that U.S. tariffs on China will prove "unsustainable" for the country.
UPS says it is cutting 20,000 staff and shuttering over 70 facilities
UPS said it would cut 20,000 jobs in 2025 amid cost-cutting and facility closures, responding to soft demand and aiming to strengthen operations.
Many attend opening ceremonies of Festival International de Louisiane
Ahead of opening ceremonies for Festival International de Louisiane, a large crowd gathered in downtown Lafayette ready to get the fun officially started. Where else could you experience incredible music, food, and art from around the globe in one stop?. Tags. Localnow. LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Festival...
Lafayette Parish residents urged to report storm damage to Damage.LA.gov
LAFAYETTE, La. — In the aftermath of recent severe weather and flash flooding, the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) is asking residents to report any damage to their homes using the Damage.LA.Gov self-reporting tool. This secure, statewide platform through the Louisiana...
