Cowboys stepping up a level
After a record-setting performance in their opener against an inferior foe, the Cowboys will step up a level this week as they prepare for Louisiana-Lafayette. McNeese State will take on the wounded Ragin’ Cajuns in Lafayette Saturday night, one week after ULL suffered an ugly 14-12 loss at the hands of Rice. The...
Opelousas council discusses budget and employee pay raises
The Opelousas City Council discussed concerns over the proposed budget, which would give municipal employees a 2.5% pay raise, but ultimately decided to delay the approval of the budget until further questions regarding spending and the budget are answered.
Covering Your Health: Louisiana Nursing Honor Guard of Acadiana Nightingale Ceremony
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Louisiana Nursing Honor Guard of Acadiana recently held a special Nightingale ceremony to honor two dedicated nurses from the area. The event celebrated the lives of those committed to the nursing profession. "The living tribute is that we pay honor and respect to...
Acadian Ambulance celebrates 54 years of lifesaving service
LAFAYETTE, LA --- On September 1, 2025, Acadian Ambulance, the nation's largest employee-owned ambulance service, will proudly celebrate its 54th anniversary. Since its founding in 1971, the company has grown from a small operation with two ambulances and eight medics to a multistate enterprise providing emergency...
Shooting at Lafayette house party injures two teenagers
Two teenagers were injured in a shooting at a house party in Lafayette on Sunday evening, causing a disruption in the normally peaceful neighborhood and prompting an investigation by police.
Labor Day weekend shooting marks town’s first homicide in three years
Hayden Boudreaux, 22, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting Nathan Powell, 31, at a popular store in Arnaudville.
2 teens injured when someone fired shots into Lafayette home
Two teens were injured when someone fired shots into a Lafayette home, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Authorities said the shooting happened on Maryview Farm Road off Louisiana Avenue on Sunday, August 31, around 11:30 p.m. They added the victims were taken to the hospital, but their injuries are not...
Lafayette activists rally for workers’ rights on Labor Day
Activists in Lafayette gathered at Prejean Unity Park to call for stronger worker protections, affordable healthcare, and other social issues, while demanding that government leaders put people over profits.
Shootings reported in New Iberia and Opelousas but few details available
(NEWS 15) — Reports of gunfire over the weekend have been reported in both New Iberia and Opelousas, prompting concern and questions in the community. In New Iberia, a shooting happened on Hopkins Street, where witnesses described a shootout. There are conflicting reports about the victim's condition, and police have...
Labor Day protest in Lafayette calls for fair pay, higher minimum wage
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Demonstrators from across the nation, including Acadiana, gathered on Labor Day to protest against what they see as a billionaire takeover of the country. The protestors demanded fair pay and a higher minimum wage. Why here on Labor Day?. “To celebrate Labor Day. To...