Ville Platte mayor, Mamou police chief, other public officials arrested
Several public officials have turned themselves in to police and are charged with malfeasance in office, jail records show.
Lafayette Meteorologist Explains ‘Ring’ Around The Sun
With the sun sporting a colorful ring, you might think it was getting ready for a big event!
MidDay with Darla: 2026 Crawfish Crawl Car Raffle
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Acadiana is hosting its Third Annual Community Raffle: Crawfish Crawl Car Raffle. Samantha Leger, events and marketing manager for Boys and Girls Clubs of Acadiana, stopped by MidDay with Darla to talk about it. The event is presented...
Overturned 18-Wheeler Closes I-10 Near Rayne For Hours
An overturned 18-wheeler has shut down part of I-10 westbound near Rayne, causing major traffic delays in Acadia Parish.
LA 96 Closure in St. Martin Parish Begins April 7
A closure on LA 96 in St. Martin Parish will impact commercial traffic starting April 7 as part of a major road project.
2026 Sun Belt Conference Softball Championship Tickets on Sale Now
NEW ORLEANS — Tickets for the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Softball Championship are now on sale. The 10-team tournament will be held at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park in Lafayette, La., from Wednesday, May 6 to Saturday, May 9. All session tickets for outfield general admission can be...
News 15 Investigates looks into newly uncovered LPSS potential audit issues
News 15 Investigates is looking into financial accountability questions involving the Lafayette Parish School System. Our partners at The Current uncovered potential audit issues that could impact state funding for the district. The investigation centers on how the school system manages its finances and whether proper procedures are being followed. These concerns could have significant implications for the district's ability to receive state funding. Auditors...
A Cool Start to the Week With a Quick Warm Up & Low Rain...
It will be a cool night with lows in the mid 40s. Expect a partly cloudy sky Tuesday with highs in the upper 70s. We will see a small chance of rain Wednesday through Friday with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Lows will be in the low 60s. We will see a slight chance of rain over the weekend. It will...
Two Lafayette legislators want to know more about the state’s opioid settlement funds
(The Center Square) — Two Lafayette legislators are seeking a statewide audit of how Louisiana is using its share of opioid settlement money, saying that nearly a year after a legislative audit flagged major gaps in oversight, lawmakers still do not have a clear picture of where the money is going or what it is accomplishing. The resolution, authored by Rep. Annie Spell and Sen...
Lafayette Shooting Ends in Murder Arrest
A Lafayette Parish shooting leaves one man dead as deputies arrest a suspect. Investigation continues into the deadly incident.
