Warm and Humid with Scattered Thunderstorms
We're gearing up for a pattern that will bring us consistently warm and humid conditions as we move through the upcoming week. We've got a weakness aloft and an advancing frontal boundary that will be working together, setting the stage for widespread showers and thunderstorms today and continuing on through the...
New Louisiana law allows darker window tints, boosting business for tint shops
ABBEVILLE, LA - A quiet hiss of water mist and the smooth slide of film on glass signal a busy day at Team QRT, a tint shop in Abbeville. And thanks to a new state law, business owner Don Thibodeaux is bracing for an even brighter future by going darker.
Opelousas investigation leads to seizure of machine guns and drugs
After a weeks-long investigation, deputies arrested Joel and Tanisha Aggison in Opelousas and seized five firearms and drugs from their residence and vehicles.
Former Lafayette mayor responds to report of pending state ‘spoil bank’ audit
An investigative report by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor into Lafayette Consolidated Government's clandestine removal in 2022 of a Vermilion River spoil bank in St. Martin Parish is expected to be released soon, an LCG spokesperson said Thursday. The Current online news organization reported Friday that it had...
Louisiana Avenue Crash Sends Vehicle Onto Golf Course
(Lafayette, Louisiana) - A vehicle involved in a collision early Saturday morning ended up on a public golf course in Lafayette. Police and Fire responded to a crash, reportedly a hit and run, just after 8 am off of Louisiana Avenue, and upon arrival, they found a vehicle on the golf course.
Arrest made in Church Point deadly shooting
CHURCH POINT, La. (NEWS 15) — The man wanted for a murder in Church Point is now in custody after being on the run for about a month, according to the Church Point Police Department. Calvin Scott, 26, of Church Point, is charged with second-degree murder, illegal carrying of...
Man injured in fight at Yard Goat loses eye
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A recent bar fight in Lafayette has left a man seriously injured, prompting friends to rally support. Scotty Rideaux lost his eye in a fight at the Yard Goat Beer Garden on Bertrand Drive just over a week ago. Friends have launched a GoFundMe...
Arnaudville man accused of shooting wife in head near Leonville; suspect on run
Authorities are on the hunt for a St. Landry Parish man accused of shooting his wife in the head. Overton Roberts, 44, of Arnaudville, is wanted for attempted second-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and domestic abuse battery. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said that deputies responded to the...
The Bayou Town in Louisiana Where Voodoo Still Thrives
Youngsville: The Unlikely Spiritual Haven Youngsville: The Unlikely Spiritual Haven (image credits: unsplash) In the heart of Louisiana’s Acadiana region, the small town of Youngsville might seem like an ordinary suburban community with its neat lawns and modern homes. With a growing population of 19,314 that’s...
Vehicle fire in Lafayette contained, mechanic injured
Lafayette firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in the 100 block of Hummingbird Lane, containing the fire to the vehicles and suffering moderate burns to the mechanic working on one of the vehicles.