Lafayette LA

LYDIA, La. (NEWS 15) — Two men were arrested on murder charges in connection with a deadly shooting that happened nearly two months ago in Lydia, according to the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office. The victim was identified as Tristan Abernathy, 21, of Lydia. Markel Louviere, 28, and Damon Smith,...

The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Damon Smith on a warrant for Second Degree Murder in connection with an investigation stemming from March 17, 2026.

A missing elderly Opelousas man who was the subject of a statewide Silver Alert has been located deceased. Lee Darbonne, 81, was discovered missing at about 10:30 a.m. Monday from his Opelousas residence, according to Louisiana State Police. A Silver Alert was issued Tuesday with his description, saying he suffered...

Multiple signs are pointing to the fact that the Lafayette Parish School Board is contemplating keeping Comeaux High School open, at least through the 2026-2027 school year — even as the system moves to strip it of more students. Both the superintendent and a school board member representing the...

Deputies say a Louisiana woman opened fire near Krotz Springs Friday night, triggering attempted murder charges.

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — A Southside High School student was charged with terrorizing on Tuesday after school resource officers investigated a social media image that appeared to show a possible student pointing a firearm near a window, according to the Youngsville Police Department. School resource officers were n

The Daily Advertiser information for the week of April 27-May 4 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 t

A historic downtown Lafayette building partially collapsed overnight. Officials say no one was inside, but concerns remain.

LOUISIANA — A St. Landry Parish man has been arrested after a drug bust that led to 15 pounds of narcotics being seized, according to authorities. Dylan Jones, 23, of St. Martinville was arrested in connection with the investigation. Authorities said Jones was charged with possession with intent to distribute after inv

BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY) — The roadway is currently closed from Four Corners to Anse Broussard due to high water. DOTD and St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputies are out this evening continually monitoring road conditions throughout the parish. For your safety, please don’t drive around any barricades...