See 2026 Festival International restaurant, food list: crawfish boats, alligator bites, more
There's nothing better than a fresh crawfish boat, free music, and the company of thousands of your closest friends at Louisiana's premiere international music festival. Festival International de Louisiane is almost set to take over downtown Lafayette from April 22 to 26, along with more than two dozen restaurants...
Surprise April Fools’ find: Alligator rescued in Breaux Bridge
A Breaux Bridge resident found a four-foot alligator in a ditch and the Breaux Bridge Police Department rescued it and released it at Bayou Teche.
71-year-old Breaux Bridge man arrested on drug charges
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (NEWS 15) — Deputies arrested a man after finding marijuana plants and drug paraphernalia at his home following a search warrant, according to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office. Oliver Lippy, 71, of Breaux Bridge, is charged with possession with intent to distribute Schedule I, creation...
Abbeville High students hold crawfish boil using mudbugs harvested from school’s pond
ABBEVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — Agriculture students at Abbeville High School harvested crawfish from their school pond for a faculty and student crawfish boil. The students pulled about two sacks of mudbugs from the pond. News 15's Scott Brazda recently profiled these students and their teachers in a Heart of Acadiana...
Acadiana Eats: Shawarma Guys
Acadiana Eats heads to Lafayette to taste Shawarma Guys. Located right here in Lafayette at 2668 Johnston St., Lafayette La.
MidDay with Darla: BYOB (Bringing You Our Best) Hamburger & Hotdog Festival
A festival celebrating hamburgers and hotdogs is returning to Youngsville. Charles Sharma with Krewe de Acadian and Katelyn Mire with Quality Companies appeared on MidDay with Darla to talk about the BYOB (Bringing You Our Best) Hamburger & Hotdog Festival.
🐶 Loyal & Loving Dogs Ready for Adoption in Lafayette
Two wonderful dogs at the LaFayette Animal Shelter & Care Center are hoping to find their forever families. Each one has a big heart and plenty of love to share. If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your home, now’s a great time to meet them!
UPDATE: Crowley Alderman released from jail
Vernon "Step" Martin was arrested and accused of contempt of court; allegedly he failed to meet a court deadline to pay a woman money he owes her, records show. He's now out of jail.
New Iberia family at risk from incomplete wheelchair ramp
NEW IBERIA, LA. (KLFY) — A New Iberia family is calling for a contractor to return their money or finish a project after they said he left behind a dangerous and incomplete wheelchair ramp. The structure was intended for 60-year-old Gary Durocher, who is wheelchair-bound and requires dialysis. Brenda...
LPSS Board Member Resigns After Shoplifting Arrest in Carencro
Lafayette Parish School Board member Chad Desormeaux resigned Wednesday, days after Carencro police cited him for shoplifting at Super One Foods.

















