Lafayette Parish Cell Phone Policy Remains in Effect
Louisiana's cell phone law continues for all Lafayette Parish students. Review LPSS enforcement policies, violations, and emergency procedures before school begins.
Acadiana Kidcaster: Carly Marie Pritt
Carly Marie Pritt is an Acadiana Kidcaster who loves animals and wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up.
Southwest Louisiana Weather: Dangerous Heat Builds With 75% Chance of 100°F Tuesday
Alexandria, La. – Central Louisiana could experience its first 100-degree day of the year Tuesday as dangerous heat spreads across the region, bringing elevated health risks and the potential for infrastructure strain. According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, there’s a 75% chance Alexandria hits...
Shooting in New Iberia leaves one critically injured
The New Iberia Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Parkview Drive that left one person critically injured, and preliminary findings indicate that it was an isolated incident.
Lafayette native Lauren Domingue wins Head of Household on Big Brother
Lauren Domingue, a Lafayette native and longtime fan of "Big Brother," won Head of Household in Week three of the show, giving her safety for the week and control over the game's nominations.
Domestic dispute turned shooting leads to arrest in Lafayette
Berrien Brown, 25, of Lafayette, was arrested for attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm after allegedly shooting his domestic partner during an argument.
UL Alum Brad Kemp Captured Cajun Sports History, One Photo at a Time
(Lafayette, Louisiana) - It’s been a few years since longtime Ragin’ Cajuns photographer Brad Kemp officially retired from the Louisiana Athletics Department, but his impact continues to be felt throughout Cajun Nation. In my capacity as Sports DJ for Ragin Cajuns softball, I've had the pleasure of visiting with Brad...
2nd Annual Laces for Learning looks to hand out 400 pairs of shoes
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Delta Media and Service Chevrolet Cadillac are hosting the 2nd Annual Laces for Learning event on Saturday, July 26. The event will provide 400 pairs of shoes to local students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Johnette Cochran, General Manager at Delta Media, expressed excitement...
Move the Mindset advocates for Frederick “Fred” Prejean Unity Point
A civil rights group in Lafayette is advocating for a public space in the city to be renamed in honor of one of its founders. Fred Prejean was a prominent member of Move the Mindset and played a significant role in the removal of a monument honoring Confederate General Alfred Mouton. The monument stood at the...
Hot Week Ahead with Increasing Rain Chances
We're tracking a slight shift in the weather pattern that will bring us some hotter-than-normal conditions as we move into the beginning of the week. Tomorrow, we'll see intervals of clouds and sunshine, and can't rule out a stray shower or thunderstorm, but the real heat arrives on Monday. Expect hot and humid...