Eight arrested in Louisiana operation targeting child predators
Eight men were arrested in Louisiana following an undercover online operation targeting individuals who use electronic communications to exploit minors for sexual purposes.
Summer In South Louisiana: The Joys Of Selecting Ripe Watermelons
As temperatures rise, the search for refreshing watermelon takes a tasty turn in Breaux Bridge, where yellow varieties offer a sweeter twist and a conversation about their surprising return history.
Belonging, yearning and secrets: New book from ‘dual citizen’ Acadiana author has that and...
For author Sheryl Cornett's first novel, "No Secrets in This House," she sets her characters in a place familiar to her: Ocracoke Island, part of North Carolina's coastal Outer Banks region. Though not a native to the island, Cornett says she feels most at home there. She refers to herself...
High water covers several roads in St. Martin Parish; drivers urged to avoid them
ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is warning drivers of high water on several roads that they should avoid. The sheriff's office and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development are urging drivers to use DOTD's website, call 511 from your phone and say the route or
Online car sales scam uses Scott business address
News 10 has uncovered an online, alleged business claiming to deliver vehicles from a warehouse that belongs to a local business. The scammer claims to sell liquidated vehicles and deliver them nationwide.
St. Martin Parish hit by severe flooding from heavy rain
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY) – A serious situation developing across portions of Lafayette and St. Martin Parishes from very heavy rainfall. More than 5 inches of rain has fallen in the area flooding parts of Breaux Bridge and the Cecilia area. Both areas are reporting cars stalled on roadways due to high waters.
Port Barre Senior Busted After Phoning In Threats, Pulling Up With Guns
A 70-year-old Port Barre man is behind bars after deputies say he phoned in violent threats to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, then drove straight to the parish Public Safety Complex with two firearms in his vehicle. Detectives met the man in the complex parking lot and arrested him there. Authorities say the c
Warning Issued as Americans Risk $2,650 Fines Under Fireworks Laws That Vary by ZIP...
As Americans prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, officials are warning that a simple mistake...
Four Cooling Tricks Every Louisiana Homeowner Should Try
A few simple changes helped my home feel cooler without constantly lowering the temperature.
UL shuts down child development, marine training centers amid budget crisis
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette announced the closure of two centers as part of ongoing efforts to address its budget deficit. The university is closing the Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development, though two of the center's primary programs and seven researchers will transition to the College of Educatio
