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In 2008 Louisiana passed a state-wide ban on cockfighting, now St. Landry Parish officials are looking for an exemption to the law to bring cockfighting back.

Louisiana Softball will host its annual Fan Day on January 24 at Lamson Park with autographs, a scrimmage, and free admission for fans.

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — Motorists may experience a slowdown near the I-49 interchange with US 190 in Opelousas. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the left inside westbound lane of US 190 at the MOPAC Bridge, just east of the I-49 interchange, is closed to traffic.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Community leaders and residents gathered across Acadiana to mark the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, honoring Dr. King’s legacy through reflection, recognition, and community engagement. The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Committee of Lafayette organized an observance under the theme,...

In 2028, Mardi Gras will fall on February 29, Leap Day, making it one of the rarest Mardi Gras dates possible.

A well-known Chief of Police will be hanging up the badge this year, and the announcement came from social media.

BUTTE LA ROSE - Dozens of drivers endured a tense and frightening ordeal this weekend on I-10 West after an 18-wheeler overturned and caught fire on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. The crash happened Friday night near Whiskey Bay, in the middle of the 18-mile-long bridge. With no exits or turnarounds...

The Shrine of Our Mother Mercy Catholic Church, School, and Convent in Rayne has been awarded a special honor. It was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. The church, established in 1924, originally served as a mission of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Crowley before becoming independent under...

LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — A Lafayette man was arrested after being linked to a vehicle burglary in Scott that involved a stolen gun and a child passenger, according to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tyler Mouton, 22, of Lafayette, is charged with simple burglary of a...

Youngsville, LA – On Saturday, January 17, 2026, Charis Nails Lounge celebrated its Grand Opening ceremony with a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming the business to the Youngsville community. The morning began with guests touring the salon, followed by a traditional Lion and Kirin Dance, symbolizing good fortune and...