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HII executives toured Breaux Brothers Enterprises in Loreauville, Louisiana, and announced that construction of a prototype of ROMULUS, the company’s new unmanned surface vessel (USV) family, has reached 30% completion. The vessel remains on schedule for sea trials in the fourth quarter of 2026. During the visit, HII...

The St. Martin Parish Council on Aging and the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office teamed up to spread some holiday cheer to local seniors. They put on the council's annual Christmas party, which included lunch, live music, and a fun game of bingo.

It's been a warm day throughout Acadiana, with a few spotty sprinkles, and more of the same is expected into the start of the weekend. However, a strong cold front will swing through this weekend creating a windy Sunday and a frigid start to our Monday.

The Broussard Police Department hosted its annual Shop with a Cop event at the Broussard Walmart, bringing holiday joy to local families. Nine children enjoyed a shopping spree with officers, funded by $2,500 raised by the police officers themselves during No Shave November.

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — St. Landry Parish School Board is making dress code adjustments for the upcoming cold weather. On Dec. 15-16 there will be extremely cold weather. Here are the following adjustments to the dress code:. Outerwear: As per current policy, students should wear school-appropriate jackets...

The holiday spirit is set to take over Breaux Bridge with the 6th annual Christmas Artwalk. The open-air holiday market will feature more than 70 vendors spread across downtown Breaux Bridge. Attendees can enjoy shopping, music, food, and even a visit from Santa. The Christmas Artwalk will take place from 3 p.m....

The annual Children's Christmas Parade in Opelousas brought the holiday vibes to downtown. The whole area was lit up with festive lights and a great community spirit. The parade kicked off at East Landry and Academy streets and wrapped up at the Yambilee Building on US 190. Folks who went out got to check out some...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — With freezing temperatures on the horizon, Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness are taking action to protect the community's most vulnerable. They announced that a warming shelter will open at the Dupuis Recreation...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download () In this episode, Adam Daigle, Business Editor of The Acadiana Advocate, returns to break down Lafayette and Acadiana’s top five business stories of 2025. With years of experience tracking economic trends, major developments, and the people shaping our community, Adam offers...

A Lafayette teenager is making a difference in the fight against hunger with a unique fundraiser. Emile Myers, 15, of Lafayette, hosted his annual hot cocoa fundraiser at his family's home on Beverly Drive on Friday. Guests enjoyed live music and warm cups of cocoa, all while raising money for the Second Harvest Food...