S&Peel 1500: Crawfish prices holding steady
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette crawfish prices are holding steady this week. According to News 15's S&Peel 1500 crawfish price index, you can expect to pay an average of $6.30/lb. for boiled crawfish in Lafayette. That's the same price as last week. Looking at News 15's exclusive data...
Crash on U.S. 167 in Vermilion Parish snarls traffic
A crash on U.S. 167 in Vermilion Parish brought traffic to a standstill for part of Wednesday, March 25. It happened on U.S. 167 northbound between Abbeville and Lafayette. Drivers were stuck on the highway for several hours.
Probation revoked for Louisiana man accused 3 times of tricking women into changing his...
Three months after a Lafayette man was again arrested for allegedly tricking a woman into changing his diapers by pretending to be mentally and physically disabled, a judge in Jefferson Parish has revoked his probation. District Court Judge Stephen Grefer on Wednesday ruled that Rutledge Deas IV's new human...
LPSS Career Center: Students take advantage of HVAC and Electrical Program
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Logan Narcisse knew the moment he walked into the W.D & Mary Baker Smith Career Center, this was for him. “I was like, ‘Man, I don’t want to go to a four year college.’ I like this better,” Logan said. “I’m more of a hands on guy. So careers. And it really helped me learn a lot.”
Lafayette Parish leads Louisiana in population growth for second straight year
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette Parish led Louisiana in population growth for the second straight year, according to newly released Census data. The parish's population grew 1.3% last year. That increase was enough to top all other parishes in the state. Lafayette Parish now has more than 257,000...
St. Martinville woman questions response after husband found dead, calls for Silver Alert changes
ST. MARTINVILLE, LA. (KLFY) –A St. Martinville woman is speaking out after her husband was found dead just minutes from where he was last seen, raising questions about how the case was handled and why a Silver Alert was never issued. Lara Daspit said the location along Banker Road...
Breaux Bridge man arrested for illegally possessing machine guns, gun conversion devices
A Breaux Bridge man has been arrested and charged with possession of machine guns and an illegal machine gun conversion device. Braylon Living, 19, of Breaux Bridge was arrested March 19 after search warrants were executed at a house in the 1000 block of John Road and in the 1000 block of Weeping Willow Drive in...
New Iberia couple watches landmark verdict against Meta, YouTube
A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit seeking to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services. The landmark verdict is being closely watched by a New Iberia couple who lost their teenage daughter to suicide. New Iberia parents Brandy and...
🚚 Multiple Supply Chain Jobs in Iberia Parish with Aggreko
The energy sector is buzzing in Iberia Parish, and Aggreko is leading the charge with several full-time supply chain openings in New Iberia, LA. These roles offer strong career growth, paid training, and competitive pay.
Sunset woman, teenage son arrested after CrimeStoppers tip
SUNSET, La. (KLFY) — A Sunset woman and her teenaged son were arrested on drug and gun charges after a CrimeStoppers tip, authorities said. Khrystian Kimble, 17, of Sunset, is charged with possession of a machine gun, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting an officer. He was also wanted on a warrant from...

















