Scooter safety tips urged after teen’s death in Acadiana
After a teenager lost their life while riding a scooter in Breaux Bridge, Cpl. Ashley Wood with the Lafayette Police Department provided safety tips, including wearing a helmet, being visible to drivers, obeying traffic laws, and avoiding distractions.
Louisiana swamp pop legend Tommy McClain passes away
(NEWS 15) — Louisiana music lovers are mourning the passing of a local legend. Louisiana swamp pop icon Tommy McClain has died. He was 85. McClain was cherished by fans across Acadiana for his contributions to the Lafayette supergroup Lil' Band O' Gold and his earlier work with the Boogie Kings.
Second Harvest lays off workers due to federal funding cuts
Federal funding cuts have forced Second Harvest Food Bank to make tough decisions, including laying off staff. The food bank, which serves 436,000 people across 23 parishes in Louisiana, has been hit hard by budget and food supply reductions. Just this week, eight employees were laid off from its Lafayette and Lake...
Crowley Walmart incident leads to Rayne city alderman arrest
Kenneth Guidry, 62, of Rayne, is charged with sexual battery — rubbing and touching.
Lafayette massage parlor closed; woman arrested for solicitation
An unlicensed massage parlor has been closed and a woman was arrested, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Wei Chen Zhang, 30, is charged with solicitation of sexual acts. Authorities said officers conducted an operation at Oasis Massage on Ambassador Caffery Parkway on Wednesday, July 23, around 3 p.m. in...
Louisiana bans handheld phone use while driving starting Aug. 1
Starting August 1st in Louisiana, drivers who use handheld cellphones while driving will face fines, with warnings issued until January 1st, and the law exempts emergency responders and 911 calls.
LCG breaks ground on 12th and Surrey Streets Streetscape Project
LAFAYETTE, La. — A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday for the 12th and Surrey Streets Streetscape Project.
Laura’s 2 Flooded With Support After Viral Food Review
Foodies nationwide are asking for Lafayette’s famous Laura’s 2 plate lunches after Mr. Chimetime’s viral praise.
It’s been a year since Lafayette Police Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette was killed in...
Friday marked one year since Lafayette Police Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette was killed in the line of duty while assisting with a hostage situation in the Iberia Parish community of Jeanerette. The Lafayette Police Department issued a statement Friday calling Jolivette "a dedicated and courageous member" of the department...
Louisiana Fisherman Drowns, Body Found Near Marsh Island
(KPEL) - A shrimper from South Louisiana has died from an apparent drowning incident.. KATC TV-3 reports that 65-year-old Terral Melancon drowned after he went overboard near Marsh Island earlier this week. Our media partners at the news station spoke to Terral's family, and they said, " Terral had been...
