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A look at news making headlines in your parish for Thursday, July 17, 2025. If you have a news tip or know of an upcoming event where you live, email us at [email protected].

Lafayette Parish officials are readying for the upcoming storms by clearing storm drains, barricading flood-prone areas, and coordinating with other public works departments to prevent flooding.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A new apartment community is taking shape in Lafayette, bringing a blend of modern luxury and Southern charm to the area. Key Real Estate, based in New Orleans, is constructing Silo Creek, a farmhouse-inspired complex located on Frem Boustany Drive in the Hub City.

The 15th Judicial District Attorney is raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, and offering to speak to organizations and businesses about the issue.

It is unlawful to operate watercraft on the Vermilion River or flood-inundated areas when river levels reach nine feet or more at the Surrey St. Bridge gauge.

A car struck a Lafayette home, leaving visible damage to both the property and a wooden fence, according to the Lafayette Police Department. It happened along Congress Street near the Cajundome on Friday, July 18. Lafayette police reported the vehicle plowed through the fence and stopped just as it touched the house,...

A majority of residential Magnolia Water customers already pay the highest rate in the state for sewer service and one of the highest for water. The for-profit utility company has successfully applied to the Louisiana Public Service Commission for an increase in rates every year it has operated in Lafayette Parish,...

VILLE PLATTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Narcotic agents arrested two people, including one who works at a Louisiana prison, after uncovering a plan they were allegedly trying to smuggle illegal drugs into a Louisiana correctional facility. Rodrick Ben, 35, of Ville Platte, is accused of conspiring to distribute narcotics...

A New Iberia home recently hit the market and is going viral online for its mid-century modern design that feels like a time machine back to the 1950s. The house at 665 E Main St. is on for sale for $849,000, according to the listing, and is described as a perfect haven for sipping dry martinis and old fashioneds a...