Cecilia High student arrested after threat posted on social media
CECILIA, La. (NEWS 15) — A Cecilia High School student was arrested after St. Martin Parish deputies say she made a threat against the school on social media. The unnamed 15-year-old girl is charged with terrorizing/menacing. St. Martin Parish Sheriff Becket Breaux announced the arrest, explaining that St. Martin...
Youngsville man charged with 50 counts of CSAM distribution in Louisiana
A Youngsville man, Jeremy Scott Bellard, was arrested and charged with 50 counts of distributing child sexual abuse material and one count of sexual abuse of an animal.
Tokyo Japanese Steak House on Ambassador Caffery Has Closed After 15 Years
Tokyo Japanese Steak House at 3511 Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Lafayette has closed after opening in 2011.
The Wait Is Over: KK’s Cafe Is Now Open In Carencro
KK’s Cafe has officially opened its new Carencro location, giving north Lafayette Parish a closer taste of the popular Youngsville restaurant.
Bubba’s 33, A Texas Roadhouse Company, Planned For Now-Former Tokyo Japan Steakhouse Property In...
Bubba’s 33 is coming soon to 3511 Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Lafayette, Louisiana, where the now-former Tokyo Japan Steakhouse & Sushi property is located. Tokyo Japan recently announced that its lease at the Ambassador Caffery location is up and will not be renewed, so they are looking at a new location. The rumore
Lafayette police officer flies with Blue Angels ahead of Thunder Over Louisiana air show
LAKE CHARLES, La. (NEWS 15) — A Lafayette Police Department officer got the ride of a lifetime, flying with the Navy's Blue Angels at Chennault International Airport as part of the promotion for the upcoming Thunder Over Louisiana air show. Traffic Officer Greg Gorgan flew with the Navy's elite...
Lafayette woman celebrates 100th birthday
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A Lafayette woman celebrated a century of life after turning 100 years old on Wednesday. Molly Johnsen marked the milestone with family and friends who gathered at Garden View Assisted Living in Lafayette to celebrate the occasion. "Thank you very much," Johnsen expressed when...
Water Woes: St. Martinville Water Shutoff
(NEWS 15) — Parts of Acadiana are experiencing water woes from water main breaks, low water pressure, and other problems, resulting in some boil water advisories being issued. NEWEST ADDITIONS:. ST. MARTIN PARISH:. (8/26/26) St. Martinville - City of St Martinville Water System announced that due to a leak...
Letters: Struggling New Iberia can’t afford a big raise for future mayors
With a population of around 26,700 and year-over-year declines, New Iberia faces real fiscal headwinds. Yet City Hall’s proposal to raise the mayor’s base salary from $80,000 to $120,000 treats our city like a booming metropolis rather than a municipality managing tight budgets and shifting demographics. Proponents wil
Better Business Bureau Is Raising the Alarm Over Fake Invoices
A new scam is targeting Acadiana businesses with fake invoices designed to look legitimate. Here's what the BBB says to watch for.
