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The Federal Communications Commission has finally given the OK for two Lafayette TV stations to be acquired by the same media company. On Friday the FCC approved the deal to allow Gray Media to acquire KADN and KLAF, days after approving a swap involving E.W. Scripps that gives Gray ownership of KATC, reports indicate.

The 54th Annual Rayne Frog Festival is right around the corner with music, contests, and community events. Even St. Julien and Queen Ainsley Quibodeaux stopped by MidDay with Darla to give full details. The festival will take place from May 7 through May 9 at 210 Frog Festival Drive in Rayne. It will feature live music from Wayne Toups, John Foster, and other performers...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — State and local prosecutors now have copies of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's report on the Lafayette Parish School System. News 15 has learned the report outlines issues with capital projects, public bid law, and maintaining financial records. The auditor's office said the report has...

Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital has broken ground on a new medical office building, expanding access to care in the Kaplan community.

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — One man has been arrested and another is wanted in connection with a shooting in Opelousas on Sunday, authorities said. Jarvus Manuel was arrested and is charged with one count of aggravated battery. Daquwan Williams, who is still at large, is wanted on a warrant...

A SWAT team and police arrested a man and recovered a stolen horse trailer and truck, Youngsville Police report.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A woman is hospitalized after being stabbed during a fight in Lafayette, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Authorities reported a deputy with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office was flagged down near the intersection of North University Avenue and Cameron Street just before 5 p.m.

The Rayne Frog Festival celebrates its 54th year May 7–9, 2026 with frog races, a frog leg sauce piquant eating contest, a kick-off parade Thursday at 6:30 p.m., carnival rides, and two nights of great Cajun and Zydeco music.

In Louisiana, crawfish is everywhere, but only a few spots become the ones people swear by year after year. One roadside shack has quietly built that kind of reputation, with cars lining up long before the first boil hits the table. Inside, it is loud, crowded, and full of the...

Johnson’s Boucaniere has officially been crowned Louisiana’s top barbecue destination, earning national recognition from the Food Network in its prestigious “50 States of Barbecue” roundup. This family-run smokehouse blends Cajun heritage with slow-smoked perfection, making it a must-visit spot for barbecue lovers across the South. In a state known for its rich and competitive food ... Read more