Rainfall In Acadiana Brings Flowers But Also a Threat to Local Families
Rain has turned yards green, but it’s also made ants more active. Homeowners should stay alert for mounds as spring arrives and kids play outside.
Neighbors rally to help Kanonu family: “It takes a village — and a kidney”
Neighbors in Acadia Parish are rallying around the Kanonu family as wife, Jennie, donates her kidney to her husband, local postal worker Aleke Kanonu. A benefit for the family is happening May 31.
Opelousas man arrested after argument with woman escalates and they both end up stabbed
OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — A man was arrested after a fight turned violent, leaving two people stabbed, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Hilton Leday Jr., 48, of Opelousas, is charged with attempted manslaughter. Authorities reported OPD officers responded to a home on West Blanchard Street on Sunday,...
Doorbell Camera Footage Captures Break-in At Lafayette Apartment In Early Morning Hours
In Lafayette, a doorbell camera captured a man breaking into an apartment. Police urge residents to lock up and report any tips to help solve the case.
Bucees Expansion In Louisiana Stays On Track Despite Texas Store Closure
A Bucees store closing in Texas caused some worry, but Louisiana's first location in Ruston is still set to break ground in 2025, bringing jobs and excitement to the area.
UL softball coach hoping Cajuns figured some things out for good during sweep of...
Forgive UL softball coach Alyson Habetz if she had to pause a bit before starting Monday's weekly news conference. "You just said we swept, huh?" she said with a laugh. "Wow, that was good." The most important part of the three wins over Coastal Carolina at Lamson Park is UL...
Viral Video Shows Driver Swerving, Hitting Other Cars Before Lafayette Crash And Arrest
Witnesses tried to stop a driver before a crash in Lafayette. Police later confirmed an arrest and charges.
Area high school track and field district meet schedule and area’s top performances
Where: At McNeese Track, Lake Charles. Starting times: 11 a.m. Field; 2 p.m. Running. Teams: Acadiana, Barbe, Carencro, Lafayette High, New Iberia, Sam Houston, Southside, Sulphur. District 4-4A When: Tuesday. Where: Comeaux High. Starting times: 3 p.m. Field; 5 p.m. Running. Teams: Comeaux, David Thibodaux, North Vermilion, Northside, Rayne, Teurlings,...
Broussard set to welcome Ochsner Lafayette General emergency hospital; construction underway
Broussard is set to welcome a new stand-alone emergency hospital, with construction now underway. The development by Ochsner Lafayette General of the new offsite emergency center aims to expand its healthcare services in one of the fastest-growing areas of Lafayette Parish.
Arrest made in Iberia Parish deadly hit and run
An arrest has been made in the hit and run in Iberia Parish that left a New Iberia man dead, according to Louisiana State Police. Justin Breaux, 37, of Arnaudville, is charged with felony hit-and-run resulting in death, driving under suspension, no insurance, cancelled license plate, and an active warrant for violation of protected order. His bond has not been set. The...
