Louisiana holds off Missouri State to avoid series sweep
Louisiana rallied early and held on late Sunday to defeat Missouri State 9-7 at M.L. Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park, salvaging the finale of the three-game series. Missouri State (2-1) jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning behind Curry Sutherland’s two-run triple and an RBI single from Max Knight. The Ragin’...
Mardi Gras parade at Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital
LAFAEYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette hosted there annual Pediatric Mardi Gras Parade today. Lourdes team members decorated floats and paraded through the halls of the units, while delivering beads, toys, and festive Mardi Gras trinkets. The annual parade is...
Opelousas police release updates on recent shootings
The Opelousas Police Department has issued warrants for two men in a February 11 shooting and arrested two others in a separate incident.
RAW: LA: TORNADO TOUCHES DOWN ACADIA – OFFERING HELP
An EF-0 tornado touched down Saturday night in Acadia Parish, Louisiana and left a lot of damage but no injuries. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Cleanup underway across parts of Acadiana after 5 confirmed tornadoes
Homeowners in three parishes across Acadiana are cleaning up after five confirmed tornadoes touched down over the weekend. Fortunately, no injuries or deaths were reported despite significant damage. Theresa Lacombe and her husband were at their home in Port Barre when the wind intensified late Saturday night....
The little‑known Zydeco dance hall that still charges $10 at the door
You pay $10 at the door. Not $20. Not $30. Ten dollars gets you three hours of live zydeco, a packed dance floor, and unlimited mimosas or Bloody Marys at Buck & Johnny’s in Breaux Bridge. The price tells you something important about what’s happening here. This isn’t a show. It’s not dinner theater. It’s […]
6 separate Opelousas shootings leave 1 injured and 4 arrested; more arrests expected
OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — Six separate shootings have resulted in at least one injury, four arrests, two arrest warrants issued in another, and two other active investigations, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Authorities reported a man (pictured) was injured in a shooting on Capri Alley on Thursday,...
Warming Trend Before Rain
We anticipate mostly sunny skies today in Lafayette, after a few early morning clouds. Temperatures will reach the upper 60s with light and variable winds. This dry weather and mild conditions mark the start of our work week. Our region will experience a steady warming trend through the week, with high temperatures...
Former Firefighter Runs for Louisiana House District 39
Scott City Councilman Doyle Boudreaux brings 25 years of fire service and government experience to the race for Louisiana House District 39, focusing on infrastructure and safety.
Broussard officials OK next parts of Main Street beautification project. Here’s what’s planned.
City officials in Broussard will soon start the second phase of a beautification project. Council members accepted the low bid for the Main Street Beautification Project during a meeting last week, a move that includes signage at Arceneaux Park and a gateway entry sign at Celebrity Drive. The gateway sign...
