Lafayette LA

RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) - Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office asked the public to be on the lookout for Joseph Gagnard, 42, of Deville, who was last seen leaving for work in Lafayette on March 10. Gagnard was described as 6′ tall, weighing about 170 lbs. and was driving a...

DUSON, La. (KLFY) — A deadly crash involving a motorcycle on Louisiana Highway 724 near Lagneaux Road in Lafayette Parish happened March 13 shortly before 1:30 p.m, officials said. The crash claimed the life of 21-year-old Gavin Recktenwald of Duson. Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I investigating the...

SCOTT, La. (KLFY) — The Scott Fire Department is currently responding to a major traffic accident call on March 14, at 1:07 p.m. involving an Amtrak train, officials said. The accident happened between Cameron Street and Apollo Road. According to the Scott Fire Department there are injuries. This story...

Get ready to groove and feast as our towns burst into life this spring with music and culinary flair.

Educator Paul Breaux’s legacy will live on in the new north Lafayette school. The Lafayette Parish School Board voted at its Thursday meeting to name it Paul Breaux Elementary and Middle School. The $50-million school could house up to 1,200 students. The vote passed unanimously. School Board Members Jeremy...

The Louisiana State Police Troop I shared a message recognizing Trooper Luke Edmond for assisting a stranded driver on Highway 190 near Port Barre. The driver, traveling with two young children, ran out of gas and received help from the trooper, who purchased fuel to ensure their safety.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Monster trucks are set to make a thrilling return to the Cajundome this weekend. Crews began the preparations for the Toughest Monster Truck Tour by hauling dirt into the arena on Thursday, setting the stage for the high-octane event. Fans can look forward to...

Disco ball lights roam across the walls as dancers move freely across the floor — no phones, no pressure, just music. In Lafayette, a new early-evening dance series called BYGONE is recreating the feeling of old-school dance floors, where people came simply to move, sweat and lose themselves in the music.

Louisiana’s population is estimated at around 4.6 million people, but the state has been experiencing a steady population decline in recent years. Many residents have moved to other states for job opportunities, lower living costs, or improved quality of life. However, even as the state’s population decreases...

ABBEVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — A time capsule found its resting place once more at Magdalene Square Gazebo in downtown Abbeville. Originally unearthed last year during the city's 175th anniversary celebration, the capsule was buried again with plans to reopen it during the bicentennial celebration in 2050. The capsule,...