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OEG, a leading global energy solutions business, has opened a new North American head office in Broussard, Louisiana, providing cargo logistics equipment and engineering solutions for customers in the region. The opening, which took place on April 17, 2026, welcomed employees, customers, vendor partners, press and community leaders to celebrate...

Talal Alrahbi’s journey in Louisiana began in 1996 when he arrived as a student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Today, despite a global career as Oman’s ambassador to the United States, he said the state has never felt far away. Alrahbi, who was honored by the...

CROWLEY, La. — Detectives with the Crowley Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1500 block of North Avenue I. This incident occurred on April 6, 2026, at approximately 10:50 pm. An unknown suspect fired multiple rounds at a vehicle occupied by two adults and 1...

Here is a selection of items on the agendas for this week’s meetings of the City and Parish councils. To see the full agendas, check out the links below:. Explanation for joint meeting: The Lafayette councils are holding a joint meeting to introduce five ordinances currently before both councils. While the ordinances are usually introduced and voted on at separate meetings, a joint meeting...

PORT BARRE, La. (NEWS 15) — A man accused of making death threats to multiple people over a CB radio is now behind bars, according to the Port Barre Police Department. Allen Guidroz, 61, of Port Barre, is charged with three counts of terrorizing. Police Chief Deon Boudreaux reported...

A local student is fighting for his life after a shooting in Scott. Counselors are now supporting classmates and staff.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - An Alabama woman and her family are trying to figure out how to move forward after a crash with an alleged drunken driver left her paralyzed. Julie Steed, 24, was getting ready to leave work March 4 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Just like any other night,...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Most people don't realize that during a trial, jurors are kept in the dark about one crucial detail: insurance companies. Trial attorney Jay Suire with Glenn Armentor Law Corporation joined MidDay with Darla to explain. The rule applies even when the insurance company is...

ST. LANDRY PARISH, LA. (KLFY) — A narcotics investigation leads to the seizure of 1,000 tablets and two arrests, deputies said. Jasmine Lee Bellow, 33, and Reginald Ladarious Drawsand, 31, both of Opelousas were were arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute Tapentadol. Drawsand also faces the charge of possession with intent to distribute Promethazine with Codeine, deputies said.

ST. MARTINVILLE, LA. (KLFY) — The city of St. Martinville mourns the loss of former mayor, Thomas Nelson. Following the announcement on Saturday officials said Nelson served as a police juror in the Cade area for 26 years before serving as the mayor of St. Martinville for 12 years.