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I long ago learned never to cross west over the Atchafalaya Basin without an ice chest in the car. Any journey through Acadiana is just ripe for foraging regional delights, especially boudin. Recently, though, I’ve been coming back from jaunts around Cajun country with wine from small producers in Italy...

SCOTT - Prior to Acadiana High’s first-round playoff softball game against Ben Franklin on Friday, Rams coach Kevin Smith preached the importance of patience to his team. Offensively, the Rams’ patience was not only evident but highly productive as Acadiana cruised to a 15-0 win over Ben Franklin to advance to the second round of the Division I select playoffs.

OPELOUSAS, La. (WNTZ) – The Opelousas Museum will host a community storytelling event later this month, inviting residents to share memories and celebrate the history of Opelousas neighborhoods. The event, titled Community Conversations: Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods, will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the museum, located at 315 […]

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Saturday will see very warm temperatures ahead of a cold front. Highs reach the upper 80s in many areas with spotty storms developing during the afternoon hours. This evening, rain chances increase ahead of a cold front that will move through overnight. Severe weather is not anticipated with the front overnight.

Seafood buffet restaurants have a wide appeal, and it is easy to see why. Imagine a table filled with shrimp, fresh fish, crab, and crawfish. Almost anything your heart desires is served in generous portions. In Louisiana, these spots have been bringing people together for years. They create a communal...

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — One person is hospitalized and a teenager has been arrested after a shooting, according to the Opelousas Police Department. A 16-year-old boy is charged with attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of a weapon, illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, and aggravated assault. Police stated the teen is also charged with aggravated battery for a separate...

At least one person was injured Saturday in an officer-involved shooting in the Lafayette area. The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations was asked, shortly after 11 a.m. Saturday, to investigation a police shooting in the Lafayette area that involved multiple law enforcement agencies, according to a news release. Investigators...

A second arrest connected to a St. Martin teacher investigation is sparking conversation across Acadiana as details continue to unfold.

A 66-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run, and the driver vanished. Investigators are asking for help.

NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — The 12th annual New Iberia Spanish Festival is underway, celebrating the area's unique Spanish Cajun heritage. The festival opened at Bouligny Plaza in downtown New Iberia on Friday, April 17. It features authentic cuisine, including a paella and tapas cookoff, along with cultural events such as flamenco dancing, the Running of the Bulls 5K, and a Sunday parade.