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In Opelousas, a shocking video shows a car being set ablaze while a family was inside their home. The community rallies to support the victims through a GoFundMe.

NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — A fiery crash in New Iberia shut down a busy roadway and left several people injured, according to the New Iberia Police Department. New Iberia police investigated a crash that shut down Admiral Doyle Drive late Monday night after one vehicle turned into the path of another, sending a car in

The owners of a planned downtown bar that was denied a permit to sell alcohol said they were discriminated against because of their race. Marlon Haynes and Jermey Figaro, who are Black, filed an appeal with the 15th Judicial District Court in April, arguing that Lafayette Consolidated Government was unfair during the a

The endowed scholarship will provide financial assistance to students enrolled in workforce training programs at any SoLAcc campus.

A Flood Watch is in effect throughout Acadiana until Wednesday morning. We're also tracking the possibility of a tropical system bringing another round of heavy rain to the region later this week.

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — The St. Landry Parish School Board held a weekend retreat to address an $18 million budget deficit, discussing the potential closure of five schools in the district to help close the gap. Superintendent Milton Batiste explained declining enrollment and the district's failure to downsize...

LAFAYETTE, La. — Due to the threat of substantial rainfall and out of an abundance of caution, the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) will suspend all student summer programming on Tuesday. Student safety remains the district’s highest priority. The closure applies to all students participating in LPSS summer...

ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY)- St. Martinville Police Chief Ricky Martin will step down from his position after eight years leading the department and 32 years in law enforcement. Martin is expected to make his official announcement during Monday night’s St. Martinville City Council meeting. Martin said he believes he...

Archbishop Rummel defensive back Gavin Cooper Jr. announced his commitment to the Ragin' Cajuns on Sunday, becoming the 10th known pledge in Louisiana's 2027 class.

Fireworks stands are open across Acadiana, but what you can legally do with what you buy depends entirely on where you live. Inside Lafayette city limits — and every other municipality in the parish — fireworks are illegal.