Mire man accused of injuring Acadia Parish deputy in November hit and run arrested
A man accused of hitting an Acadia Parish deputy in a car while trying to escape in Novemnber has been arrested, officials said.
Shot teenager rushed to hospital in Opelousas
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — A 16-year-old was taken to Opelousas General Hospital last night for a gunshot wound according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on the 500 block of Honey Lane in Opelousas, officials said. Authorities are still investigating the incident.
Lafayette Families Ditch $50 Candles for $10 Simmer Pots
This centuries-old method costs less than a trip to the grocery store and works better in Louisiana’s humid climate than expensive luxury candles.
GoFundMe set up in honor of Maurice veteran, father killed by Jeep on US...
Family and friends of a Maurice man who died after being hit by an SUV are raising money to pay for his funeral expenses. A GoFundMe has been set up in honor of Ricky Verret, 37, a veteran and father. Loved ones described Verret as having a heart of gold and always wearing a smile on his face.
Louisiana Nightclub Forced to Address AI Photo on Social Media
A new club in New Iberia is having to address a photo on social media that shows women dressed in bikinis and high heels on the dance floor.
Another Louisiana Inmate Dies in Custody; Investigation Underway
A 55-year-old inmate was found unresponsive at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on Wednesday, prompting an investigation by the sheriff’s office.
Restaurant to open in former Twin Peaks space. Here’s the details.
The building that housed the Twin Peaks restaurant in Lafayette will reopen as a steak and seafood restaurant possibly next spring. Work is expected to begin on the building at 5801 Johnston St. after applicants were granted a building permit to work on the the 9,000-square-foot building last week by Lafayette...
Lafayette Parish School System announces 2026 Students of the Year
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Lafayette Parish School System is celebrating the achievements of its 2026 Students of the Year. The honorees are 5th-grader Avery Eaton from Milton Elementary School, 8th-grader Shya Hebert from LJ Alleman Middle School, and 12th-grader Lincoln Trumps from Lafayette High School. The...
Louisiana legislative task force suggests regulations to address NIL deals for amateur athletes
After a series of meetings that concluded Monday, a task force on NIL deals for student athletes is ready to prepare a series of bills for the upcoming legislative session. Homer Democratic Representative Rashid Young is on the task force and says one central theme that came out of the meetings was the fact that...
TTM Project performs at Creswell Middle in Opelousas
Students at Creswell Middle School in Opelousas were treated to a special performance by the TTM Project on Tuesday, December 9. TTM, which stands for "Time to Move," is an in-school live arts program.
