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OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — The second man wanted for a shooting in which a vehicle was hit by gunfire has now been arrested, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Freddie Lewis Jr., 42, of Lafayette, is charged with principal to attempted second degree murder and principal to aggravated criminal damage to...

ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KLFY)- An Arnaudville native is celebrating a full-circle moment after fulfilling a childhood dream on national television. Jacob Mallet recently appeared on The Price Is Right after traveling to Los Angeles in October for a taping of the longtime game show. The episode aired Feb. 19 marking...

Gene therapies have the potential to cure some diseases, but they are extraordinarily expensive. Location can also be a big hurdle for patients seeking this specialized care.

Acadia Parish authorities arrested two mothers accused of giving illegal drugs to children, triggering cruelty to juveniles charges under Louisiana law.

(February 23, 2026) – A lifelong resident of Broussard, Louisiana, Trey Smith grew up on Huval Drive in the Huval Holiday subdivision. His father, Murrell Smith II, who goes by Tommy, still lives in the house where Smith grew up. He is actually Murrell Smith III but goes by...

A bar planned for downtown Lafayette that drew opposition from the Lafayette Police Department got OK’d Monday. Lafayette Consolidated Government’s city zoning commission voted 3-0 to issue a conditional use permit to allow the Downtown Daiquiri Bar to open at 522 Jefferson St. in the former Legacy space.

CHURCH POINT, LA. (KLFY) — Two teens were arrested in connection with vehicle burglaries that occurred on Wimberly Street in Church Point, officials said. Officers identified Kevin Scott, 17, of Church Point and Herbert Dugas, 17, of Rayne as the suspects connected to the investigation and brought them into custody....

On February 24, 2026, the Rayne Police Department executed a narcotics-related search warrant that resulted in the arrest of a local resident.

Educators from France gained insight into the Acadiana education system during their recent visit to two local school districts. The toured schools in St. Landry and Lafayette parishes.

JENNINGS, La. (KPLC) - A Lafayette man is facing multiple charges after a late-night high-speed chase on Interstate 10 involving multiple agencies. Rashon Sterling, 26, was booked into the Jeff Davis Parish Jail on a traffic violation and the following charges:. Aggravated flight from an officer. Driving under...