Rayne celebrates Juneteenth at historic Bunche Library
Rayne celebrated Juneteenth by marking the anniversary of the reopening of the historic Bunche Library. This library played a crucial role in educating Rayne's Black community during the Jim Crow era. Named after civil rights activist Ralph Bunche, who also mentored Martin Luther King Jr., the library is the oldest...
LPSS hands over findings of potential bid forgery investigation to Lafayette Police Department
The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) has handed over its internal investigation concerning reported irregularities to the Lafayette Police Department. LPSS pledged full cooperation as law enforcement continues its inquiry. Superintendent Francis Touchet voiced his concern about the situation. “It is both...
Inside Look at the New Pelican Pediatric Dentistry Now Open in North Lafayette Behind...
Pelican Pediatric Dentistry, a trusted local name for children’s dental care in Acadiana, has officially opened their new—second—office at 201 W Pine Street, right behind Home Depot off the Evangeline Thruway. The location is significant, as most other licensed and board-certified pediatric dental offices are located...
Central Pizza moving forward on Broussard location
The owners of Central Pizza are moving forward on its new location in Broussard. The eatery will open soon at the former second location of Market Eatz, 1581 S. Bernard Road, after getting a building permit for the space last month. Central Pizza, which opened just over seven years ago...
Despite recent gun violence, Lafayette shootings down; chief credits community engagement, recruiting
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Recent gun violence in Lafayette has raised concerns, but police report a decline in overall shootings this year. Two shootings occurred just days apart, with incidents on Chester and Pine streets and a grocery store parking lot. Police Chief Paul Trouard said these were the 24th and 25th...
Opelousas hosts St. Landry BBQ Festival
OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — The 2025 St. Landry Barbecue Festival kicks off at the Yambilee Grounds in Opelousas on Friday, June 20. Visitors will enjoy some of the hottest local bands, carnival rides, games, food, and more. The highlight of the festival is the barbecue cook-off on Sunday.
Local contractor says more LPSS quotes are forgeries
A company whose quote was allegedly forged for a Lafayette school construction project last year says there are more quotes in school system records that his company did not submit. Josh Clements of Lafayette-based Clements Construction says documents bearing his company’s letterhead for projects involving multiple...
The Atchafalaya Basin Bridge: 7 Wild and Surprising Facts
(Lafayette, Louisiana) - If you've lived in South Louisiana for any period of time, you're well aware of the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Stretching over 18 miles across the swamps, bayous, and animal filled waters of the Basin, the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge is more than just a stretch of concrete, it’s a record-holder,...
Luke Bryan show at Cajundome rescheduled due to illness
Luke Bryan's June 21 performance at the Cajundome has been rescheduled due to artist illness, officials said.
Lafayette crash caused by red-light running, police say; driver ticketed
Lafayette police reported that a driver is now facing charges after running a red light and causing a crash on Wednesday, June 18. It happened at the intersection of Bertrand Drive and Banks Avenue. The impact of the crash was so severe that it caused one of the vehicles to flip over.
