Inmate escapes St. Landry Parish Jail
Brian Mickens, 44, escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail and anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office.
Shutdown threatens SNAP benefits in Acadiana; Second Harvest Food Bank braces for impact
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The ongoing government shutdown is leaving many in Acadiana worried about their next meal. More than 130,000 residents in the region depend on SNAP benefits, which are now threatened by the shutdown. The federal government shutdown that started on October 1 could suspend SNAP...
Calvary Creek, A Newly Opened Event Space For Music & Events in Broussard, LA
Calvary Creek, a newly opened wedding and event venue, is now open for bookings and public concerts at 217 Garber Road in Broussard, LA. Located just down the road from Lafayette and Youngsville, the venue sits on a hill overlooking a pond with lots of natural wooded scenery. Designed for...
Lafayette angler lands monster tarpon out of Venice
The silver kings of the Gulf gave up a true giant when Lafayette angler Greg Sonnier landed a massive tarpon while fishing aboard the Prime Rate with veteran skipper Capt. David Domangue. Serving as deckhand and photographer on the trip was Ben Hayes, who captured the moment as it unfolded.
Lafayette City Marshal’s Office prioritizes domestic violence warrants
Lafayette City Marshal Reggie Thomas and Captain Shane Duplechin are raising awareness about the dangers of domestic violence and have apprehended over 20 individuals with active arrest warrants for domestic violence in the month of October.
Louisiana plans emergency response for possible SNAP cuts
Governor Jeff Landry has taken steps to ensure that seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children in Louisiana who rely on food stamps do not go hungry if SNAP benefits are cut due to the federal government shutdown.
10-year-old Youngsville boy accepted into high IQ society
If it has something to do with dragons, Grant Simoneaux is all in. He's no different than many other 10-year-olds in that regard. He loves reading fantasy and fiction books and watching science and creator YouTubers. What makes Simoneaux different from other 10-year-olds is that he was recently accepted into...
Louisiana Teen Faces 150 Felony Charges
A Church Point teen was arrested for 150 felony counts involving child sexual abuse materials. Authorities say a tip led to a multi-agency investigation and arrest.
These Opelousas, LA based Puppies are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around opelousas..
Broussard businesses alerted to scam targeting locals
BROUSSARD, La (KLFY) — Broussard city officials are warning business owners to be cautious after several reports of scams targeting local establishments have surfaced. According to Broussard Police Department Captain Zac Gerard, multiple businesses have recently received phone calls from individuals impersonating law...
