Fire at Lafayette’s Arbours at Acadian construction site
A commercial fire at the Arbours at Acadian apartment complex under construction in Lafayette, LA caused fire and smoke damage to 10 of the 24 units, and was ruled an accident caused by a contract employee using a heating torch.
Parents Urge Caution After Southside Teens Face Charges for Toilet Paper Prank
A Facebook post from local Lafayette Parish resident Ashley Markley has sparked quite the discussion among parents after a group of Southside High School students were charged for toilet papering a classmate’s home during homecoming week. According to Markley, her son Austin and friends, spread across three cars,...
Mother clings to faith after daughter dies in Lafayette plane crash
Karen McCord wrote a book about her daughter, Carley McCord Ensminger, who died in a Lafayette plane crash, to help others cope with grief.
Pop-Tarts Unveil Three New Flavors, Being Called a Bold Move
Pop-Tart fans will need to start thinking about the tasty treat in new ways as they've unveiled new flavors that are being called their "boldest move yet".
Louisiana Top 5 State Where You’re Most Likely to be Cheated on
There are certain states across the US where you are most likely to be cheated on. Louisiana is ranking high on this list, landing well within the top 5.
Carencro man wanted by Lafayette police arrested after standoff in Patterson
PATTERSON, La. (NEWS 15) — A Carencro man wanted by Lafayette police on drug and other charges was taken into custody after a standoff in Patterson, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Lester Broussard, 34, of Carencro, is being held in the St. Mary Parish Jail...
Lafayette lunch spot closes after 20 years
You're going to have get your Tuesday spaghetti somewhere else; Office Hours is closing at the end of this week.
Abbeville demolishing blighted properties using federal grant
Abbeville began demolishing blighted properties with the help of federal grant money. The city plans to tear down 30 unsafe or abandoned buildings. Crews started the demolition work on Felicity Street, where an old, deteriorating house was taken down. The costs are covered by a federal initiative aimed at assisting...
Opelousas woman suspected of murdering girlfriend turns self in; GoFundMe set up for victim
A woman wanted for murder in the shooting death of her girlfriend has turned herself in, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Investigators said Kera Vitatoe, 21, surrendered to authorities in Lake Charles and is awaiting extradition back to Opelousas to face charges. They added she is facing charges of...
Lafayette woman arrested following forgery in federal grant scheme
Rachel Willis, 48, of Lafayette was arrested by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for allegedly creating and transmitting a forged letter in an attempt to secure funds from a federal grant program.

















