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ERATH, La. (KLFY) — For Kathryn Touchet, the Erath Fourth of July Celebration has never just been another festival. Growing up only a block away from the festival grounds, the annual celebration has been a tradition woven into her childhood and family memories. Now, after years of dreaming about the opportunity, she is

A Lafayette man has died from injuries sustained in a shooting on North St. Antoine Street, while a second victim remains hospitalized, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Authorities reported John Andrus, 24, of Lafayette, died as a result of the shooting that happened on N. St. Antoine St. near Madeline Ave

LAFAYETTE PARISH, LA. (KLFY) — A man was arrested following a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle, according to Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office. Jeramie Lasalle, 18, of Lafayette was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Deputies said...

ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) — Investigators with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in locating a Lafayette man wanted in connection with a shooting that left one person injured. Deputies responded to the 7000 block of Main Highway in St. Martinville...

A back to school bash geared toward supporting the children of incarcerated parents is happening at the Robicheaux Recreation Center on Eraste Landry Road on Saturday, July 11.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — News 15 Investigates has uncovered that the Diocese of Lafayette has hired a well-known bankruptcy attorney for at least one of its mounting clergy sex abuse lawsuits. Some in the legal community suggest this could indicate the diocese itself is preparing to file for bankruptcy.

As America turns 250, fireworks safety is front of mind — especially in Acadiana, where homes caught fire after hot fireworks were tossed into trash cans.

EUNICE, La. (NEWS 15) — Eunice police have identified a suspect in an armed robbery at a local Sonic Drive-In, who also escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail in April by disguising himself as another inmate scheduled for release, according to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. Detectives with...

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) - Louisiana Department of Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced Thursday, July 2, that his office has suspended a number of insurance laws that would impact policy holders affected by Tropical Storm Arthur. Emergency Rule 50 (ER50) will remain in effect until July 22, unless ended early...

A badge-shaped sticker and a brief stop at a local business in Duson, Louisiana became the kind of moment that reminds people why small gestures matter — and the photo made it all the way to the chief of police.