Lafayette LA

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — A man was arrested after a fight turned violent, leaving two people stabbed, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Hilton Leday Jr., 48, of Opelousas, is charged with attempted manslaughter. Authorities reported OPD officers responded to a home on West Blanchard Street on Sunday,...

In Lafayette, a doorbell camera captured a man breaking into an apartment. Police urge residents to lock up and report any tips to help solve the case.

A Bucees store closing in Texas caused some worry, but Louisiana's first location in Ruston is still set to break ground in 2025, bringing jobs and excitement to the area.

Forgive UL softball coach Alyson Habetz if she had to pause a bit before starting Monday's weekly news conference. "You just said we swept, huh?" she said with a laugh. "Wow, that was good." The most important part of the three wins over Coastal Carolina at Lamson Park is UL...

Witnesses tried to stop a driver before a crash in Lafayette. Police later confirmed an arrest and charges.

Where: At McNeese Track, Lake Charles. Starting times: 11 a.m. Field; 2 p.m. Running. Teams: Acadiana, Barbe, Carencro, Lafayette High, New Iberia, Sam Houston, Southside, Sulphur. District 4-4A When: Tuesday. Where: Comeaux High. Starting times: 3 p.m. Field; 5 p.m. Running. Teams: Comeaux, David Thibodaux, North Vermilion, Northside, Rayne, Teurlings,...

Broussard is set to welcome a new stand-alone emergency hospital, with construction now underway. The development by Ochsner Lafayette General of the new offsite emergency center aims to expand its healthcare services in one of the fastest-growing areas of Lafayette Parish.

An arrest has been made in the hit and run in Iberia Parish that left a New Iberia man dead, according to Louisiana State Police. Justin Breaux, 37, of Arnaudville, is charged with felony hit-and-run resulting in death, driving under suspension, no insurance, cancelled license plate, and an active warrant for violation of protected order. His bond has not been set. The...

OEG, a leading global energy solutions business, has opened a new North American head office in Broussard, Louisiana, providing cargo logistics equipment and engineering solutions for customers in the region. The opening, which took place on April 17, 2026, welcomed employees, customers, vendor partners, press and community leaders to celebrate...

Talal Alrahbi’s journey in Louisiana began in 1996 when he arrived as a student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Today, despite a global career as Oman’s ambassador to the United States, he said the state has never felt far away. Alrahbi, who was honored by the...