Louisiana’s First Swig Drink Store Opening in Lafayette
Get ready, Lafayette! A well-loved Utah drink shop is about to shake things up with its signature sodas this week.
Louisiana bans handheld phone use while driving starting Aug. 1
Starting Aug. 1 in Louisiana, the use of handheld cellphones while driving will be banned and offenders may face fines.
In the silence of the ‘forest primeval’: Paddling through summer on Lake Martin with...
As Henry W. Longfellow said, "This is the forest primeval." Those words have stuck with me since I memorized part of "Evangeline" in ninth grade, but they’ve rung truer since I first paddled through one of Acadiana's ancient cypress forests. In late fall, winter and spring, canoeing on St....
Insect Invasion: 5 Louisiana Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
In 2025, several Louisiana cities are actively combating bed bug infestations, although none from Louisiana rank among the very top nationally for bed bug issues. Among Louisiana cities, Shreveport is notably listed as the only Louisiana city featured in Terminix’s top 50 bed bug-infested cities in the United States,...
STM pole vaulter wins Junior Olympic Championship
A local high school student has soared to new heights in the world of pole vaulting. Olivia Woods, a student at St. Thomas More Catholic High School, claimed the gold medal at the USATF Junior Olympic Championships in the 15-16 age division. Woods has been recognized as the top 16-year-old pole vaulter in the nation...
Fig-Glazed Double-Cut Stuffed Pork Chop with Andouille Rice
A stuffed pork chop with sausage or any number of different spice-infused stuffing mixtures is a Cajun recipe that has grown in popularity. Back in the 1970s and 80s the Veron family opened a market in Lafayette that catered to local tastes with an emphasis on specialty meats. Fresh sausage was a specialty. And what...
How did state Rep. Annie Wingate Spell launch her psychology career? Flipping through a...
When Annie Wingate Spell was in college, she decided to change her major from business to psychology after realizing her passion for understanding human behavior. And she acted quickly. She grabbed the phone book, found 16 local psychologists and offered to pay for their time to learn more about the profession.
Heat Advisory Tuesday; Rain, thunder returns midweek
It's a hot start to the week, and it's going to get even hotter Tuesday. However, a big change in the weather pattern will bring more rain and thunder to the region through the rest of the week.
Lafayette group holds meal of remembrance for veterans on Buffalo Soldiers Day
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A special event honored veterans in Lafayette with a focus on the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. The gathering, organized by the group Once Was Inc., took place at the Guidroz Good Center on Simcoe Street. Buffalo Soldiers Day, observed on July 28, commemorates...
New chapter for Lafayette High School as demolition starts
The demolition of the former Lafayette High School building has begun to make room for an expanded parking lot, a new practice field, and a retention pond, while the trees in front of the school will be kept to preserve its historical feeling.
