SLPSO corrections officer accused of bringing drugs into jail
“Just before midnight on November 29, 2025, Assistant Wardan Capt. Sheumaker was monitoring the cameras in the Parish Jail," Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports.
Louisiana man sentenced for role in $250K theft ring across multiple states
A Broussard man convicted of crimes tied to a multi-state theft ring was sentenced to nine years in federal prison.
Clean and Beautiful Acadiana: Downtown Lafayette Ambassadors
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — News 15 has teamed up with Parish Proud and Acadiana Waste Services to enhance the beauty of Acadiana. The initiative, "Clean and Beautiful Acadiana," aims to improve first impressions of the region, starting with downtown Lafayette. Kevin Blanchard, CEO of Downtown Lafayette, emphasized...
Divine Touch Community Development Center non-profit in Lafayette awarded grant
A Lafayette non-profit has received a significant grant to aid in rebuilding homes after natural disasters. Divine Touch Community Development Center was awarded $120,000 courtesy of Red River Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. Eleanor Shaw with Divine Touch Community Development Center explained the...
Opelousas General Health System to host Photos with Santa
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — If you want to celebrate Christmas with your family, come to this event in Opelousas today. The event will take place Dec. 9, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at OGHS Main Campus 539 East Prudhomme Street, Opelousas, Front Lobby. The event includes:. A free...
New Lafayette update unveils LCG website redesign, major community branding push
Lafayette Consolidated Government invited residents into the City Hall Atrium on Thursday, Dec. 4, for an open house focused on two major initiatives: a redesigned government website and a long-term effort to refresh Lafayette’s community brand. The event blended presentations, conversation stations, and hands-on...
Lane blocked on I-49 S; congestion approaching N. University
DOTD reports the left lane is blocked along I-49 South before LA 98 at East Gloria Switch because of a crash. Congestion approaching N. University Avenue.
The Loose Caboose: A beer and a piece of Freetown history
Long after The Loose Caboose closed, Katie Guidry still found herself returning to the bar she first walked into at sixteen years old. Sitting on the creaking wooden benches outside, six-pack in hand, she’d reminisce. “I would just sit by myself and think…man, I miss all my friends,” she remembers. If only someone...
Lafayette restaurants hit with top critical violations in late November
The Daily Advertiser information for the week of Nov. 24 to Dec. 1, 2025, from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top three addresses with the most critical violations in Lafayette Parish are listed, along with an explanation of the findings. All restaurants on the list had at least three critical violations....
LSU Health Shreveport launches hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Lafayette
LSU Health Shreveport’s School of Health Professionals and Sciences is launching a first-of-its-kind Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Lafayette this spring. Department of Physical Therapy Chairman Dr. Daniel Flowers says it will expand access to physical therapy education in Southwest Louisiana. “What this...
