2025 Delcambre Shrimp Festival Enteraintment Lineup
DELCAMBRE, La. (KMDL-FM) - Every summer, on the banks of the Delcambre Canal, there's a fun, family-friendly festival that takes place to celebrate all that is the Louisiana staple known as shrimp. When is the 2025 Delcambre Shrimp Festival?. The 73rd annual Delcambre Shrimp Festival is scheduled for August 13-17,...
Acadia Parish motorcyclist dies after crashing in Jeff Davis Parish
JENNINGS, La. (NEWS 15) — A motorcyclist from Acadia Parish died after crashing on a state highway in Jeff Davis Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. The motorcyclist is identified as Chad McClelland, 46, of Iota. Troopers said he lost his life on LA 26 south of LA 1126,...
Investigation launched after woman injured in Opelousas shooting
A female victim was injured in a shooting that was reported earlier this evening on Jefferson and Oak Street in Opelousas, and the Opelousas Police Department is currently investigating the incident.
Firearms expert offers gun safety tips after deadly accidental shooting in Acadiana
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — An accidental gun death in Acadiana has prompted a conversation about firearm safety. Caleb Morse, a Louisiana state-certified firearms expert, offered tips on how to stay safe with firearms. Morse, who works at The Rustic Renegade in Lafayette Parish, emphasized the importance of...
Driver Identified, Cited in Lafayette White Corvette Hit-and-Run
Lafayette Police have cited a 27-year-old man in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a single mother without a vehicle and sparked viral attention on social media. The crash happened around 10:53 p.m. on Friday, July 25, in the 800 block of Lamar Street, near Jefferson Street in downtown Lafayette.
Church Point police arrest woman for machete threats
Sally Chavis was arrested after running around with a machete, threatening people and striking two individuals, before barricading herself in her residence and resisting officers.
Tragic accident: Two women killed on I-10 east shoulder
Two women were killed in a crash on I-10 East near Louisiana Highway 328 on Sunday when a Lexus veered onto the shoulder, striking them and the rear of a Ford Escape.
Man injured in fight at popular Lafayette business loses eye; one arrest made
A fight at a popular Lafayette business resulted in one man losing his eye and criminal charges for another, according to police. The fight happened at Yard Goat on Bertrand Drive on July 19, according to Lafayette Police. Scotty Rideaux was taken to a hospital, but lost his eye as...
Louisiana Family Hopes to Find Father’s Trailer and Mower Stolen From Yard
A Carencro family is asking for you to be on the lookout for a trailer and lawn mower that were stolen from their father's yard.
Tropical activity increases in Atlantic, no threats for Gulf
Storm Team 10 and the National Hurricane Center are monitoring multiple areas of tropical activity across the Atlantic Ocean, including Tropical Storm Dexter, which is moving away from the US East Coast and is not expected to threaten the Gulf.