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Louisiana’s culinary scene is renowned for its rich flavors and cultural heritage, and the po’ boy sandwich stands as a testament to this tradition. Originating during the streetcar strike of 1929, the po’ boy has become a staple of New Orleans and beyond. What sets these sandwiches...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — With the extreme heat, it's crucial to keep an eye on both people and pets. A local veterinarian emphasized the importance of recognizing heat exhaustion and heat stroke in dogs, noting that many pet owners often miss the signs. Dr. Kelsie Marks of Carson...

Louisiana’s favorite sandwich is getting an Acadiana spotlight with Lafayette Travel’s recent launch of the Po-Boy Trail. A foolproof guide to navigating the Cajun community’s rich and diverse poboy scene, the self-guided trail on the Lafayette Travel website features more than seventy restaurants across the region....

SCOTT, La. (NEWS 15) — Several Scott police officers are on suspension following a deadly shooting after a concert at Cowboys Nightclub. The incident occurred on June 7 when Kylon Calais, 20, was shot and killed during a parking lot fight after a concert. Sources revealed that a number...

Opelousas General Health System is hosting its 13th annual Community Baby Shower for new and expecting parents on August 7th from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Opelousas Civic Center, providing free information, gifts, and support.

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — The love triangle shooting case involving the Opelousas police chief and his wife took another step forward in court. Savannah Butler, the woman at the center of the case, appeared for a pre-trial hearing. Butler, a former officer, is facing charges of attempted manslaughter.

A Lafayette woman and her children were forced to flee their apartment after the ceiling fell on them while they were in bed, and she is calling for the apartment complex to be held accountable for the incident.

James “Sandy” Sanford Pinkard Jr., 78, passed away Saturday at his residence in Kingwood, West Virginia, according to his obituary.

With LPSS starting Aug 7-9 and no tax relief, Lafayette families are using community drives and local thrift stores to cut costs by hundreds per child.

A stray dog in Abbeville was severely burned and a local shelter is seeking the person responsible, with the police offering a reward for any information that could lead to an arrest.