Bailey Nguyen: The first Asian American to win Miss UL pageant
Bailey Nguyen said she never saw herself as the beautiful girl on the float waving down at the crowd below her. She never saw herself as the girl with the princess wave, gliding across a pageant stage. Despite this, Nguyen has found herself as the winner of the Miss UL Lafayette 2026 pageant and made history as the...
21-year-old victim identified in fatal Lydia shooting
LYDIA, LA. (KLFY) — Victim of the the Lydia shooting that occurred March 18 has been identified, according to Iberia Parish Coroner’s Office. The victim has been identified as Tristan Abernathy, 21, of Lydia. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s deputies reported to shots fired at about 9 p.m. on March 18 in the 5000 block of...
Lafayette’s weekend included protest, school service, house fire
Protests, volunteer efforts and a destructive house fire marked a busy weekend in Lafayette . Here’s what you may have missed over the weekend: Saturday, March 28 No Kings in Lafayette As part of the 3,000-plus No Kings protests, Lafayette joined the United States over the weekend. According to No Kings Media, the...
Lafayette fire destroys apartment building and damages church; family dog dies
An apartment building was destroyed and a church was damaged by a fire that also claimed the life of a family dog, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. Authorities reported firefighters responded to Huval Street, which is not far from North University Avenue and Cameron Street, on Sunday, March 29, around 4:15...
Top Lafayette restaurants cited for health violations
The Daily Advertiser information for the week of March 16-23 from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top three addresses with the most critical violations in Lafayette Parish are listed, along with an explanation of the findings. All restaurants on the list had at least three critical violations. According to...
Scott woman accused of using someone else’s banking information to pay rent
SCOTT, La. (NEWS 15) — A Scott woman is facing multiple felony charges after she used someone else's banking information to pay her rent, according to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office. Gloria Babineaux, 58, of Scott, is charged with seven counts of identity theft, seven counts of bank fraud,...
Louisiana drug bust nets meth-filled ice cream machine and 18-wheeler carrying cocaine
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPLC) - Federal officials have announced arrests in five cases involving drug trafficking throughout western Louisiana. Investigators uncovered 25 pounds of fentanyl, 335 pounds of meth and 253 pounds of cocaine, officials said. The cases in Lake Charles and Breaux Bridge involved Mexican nationals...
SNAP Waiver Limits Sugary and Artificial Drinks
The SNAP Healthy Foods Waiver now restricts what kinds of drinks and snacks can be purchased with SNAP benefits. Shoppers can still buy soft drinks made with cane sugar, but cannot buy:
Local Business Owners Face Heartbreaking Loss After House Fire
A Carencro family lost their home in a devastating fire. Now, the community is stepping up to help them rebuild after the heartbreaking loss.
MidDay with Darla: Car Accident Tort Claims & Statute of Limitations
Understanding the legal process after a car accident can be confusing for many people. Britney Hebert, a trial attorney with Glenn Armentor Law Corporation, visited News 15 to break down key differences between filing insurance claims and lawsuits, along with important deadlines victims need to know.
