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LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Lafayette District Attorney's Office confirmed it has launched a criminal investigation into allegations that athletic recruiting expenses at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette were falsified. Former Associate Athletic Director Troy Wingerter is at the center of the case. Wingerter

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana opened its doors to its first patients earlier today. The new behavioral health hospital expands access to inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for adolescents, adults and older adults across southwest Louisiana. Today also marks the official tra

The Lafayette City Council approved a conditional use permit for a downtown cigar lounge to sell alcohol that earlier had been unanimously voted down by the city zoning commission. The City Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve the permit for Ashes II Ashes, 403-B S. Buchanan St., to legally...

When Megan Slaton moved to New Iberia four months ago, she didn’t expect her rental home to come with a new best friend — an exceptionally vocal but affectionate stray cat she named Yeller. The quiet street is home to several stray cats, each with its own personality: some fluffy, some small, some adventurous and other

Residents of southeastern Lafayette Parish can expect continued construction over the next 12 months, as both Broussard and Youngsville have approved aggressive capital outlay budgets that will continue many ongoing road improvement projects in the area. Broussard approved a 2026-27 fiscal year budget that calls for $2

The word “Neva” has become a familiar phrase for thousands of people who follow Elijah Duplechain. The Opelousas eighth grader, who has Down syndrome, has gained attention for his playful, drawn-out catchphrase “Neva,” often delivered with a Cajun twang and a grin that has helped make Elijah a social media favorite.

A motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing into a fence, according to the Lafayette Police Department. It happened on Eraste Landry Road at the EZ RV and Boat Storage facility on Monday, July 6.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The public pool at the Martin Luther King Center in Lafayette is set to reopen on Friday, July 10, after being closed for most of the summer, with Lafayette-Consolidated Government also offering pool access at the Robichaux Recreation Center. LCG announced the MLK Center...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A driver was hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency that caused him to lose control of his vehicle and crash into a barbershop, according to the Lafayette Police Department. The crash occurred at Andre G's Barbershop on Pinhook Road, a few blocks from Kaliste...

BATON ROUGE, La. (NEWS 15) — Homeowners and renters in four Louisiana parishes affected by Tropical Storm Arthur, including St. Landry and Avoyelles, may be eligible for federal disaster assistance through FEMA, the agency announced. Financial assistance is available to eligible residents in Avoyelles, St. Landry, St.