Heart of Acadiana: Twin teachers touching lives in Lafayette through new program
A pair of Lafayette teaching phenoms are putting their hearts and souls into an innovative effort to connect with their students but that's not all these two teachers have in common. "I'm Morgan; I'm Taylor, and we're Double Duty Teachers." Two energetic teachers, who are twin...
Lane Closures Expected on I-10 in Lafayette and St. Martin Parishes for Overnight Sweeping...
The I-10 corridor, a key route in Louisiana, will experience alternating lane closures in the coming days. Motorists traveling late at night should expect delays between Exit 103 (I-49 Interchange) and mile marker 117.5 (Atchafalaya Basin Bridge) in Lafayette and St. Martin...
Youngsville Man Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years for Possession of Child Exploitation Materials
A 49-year-old man from Youngsville, Louisiana, Coy David Miller, was sentenced to 46 months in prison by Senior United States District Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle for possessing material related to the sexual exploitation of minors, according to a press release from the U.S....
Acadiana Center for the Arts : ArtSpark Grant Opening 2025
ArtSpark is a competitive grant program supporting individual artists in Acadiana by providing technical support, funding, and entrepreneurial training to artists in various fields. These awards offer assistance to emerging, mid-career, and mature artists for specific,...
Abbeville students learn to tackle mental health through art
For many of the students, this event marked more than just a performance; it was a stepping stone toward greater self-awareness and understanding of how art can serve as a healing tool.
Local Branch store adds unique twist to Mardi Gras costumes
VaCajun in Branch uses their own fabric to give Mardi Gras costumes a more cajun appeal for customers
Former Church Point police officer accused of molesting child
CHURCH POINT, La. (NEWS 15) — Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office said a former police officer is a suspected child predator. Investigators said Shane Grundstrom, 57, of Church Point, was arrested on two counts of molestation of a juvenile. They added he was booked...
L’Acadien named best overall college yearbook in national competition
Earlier this month, UL Lafayette’s yearbook, L’Acadien, earned a first-place ranking and was named the Best Overall College Yearbook by the American Scholastic Press Association in New York. The 2024 edition of L’Acadien, entitled “Exporation,” was cited for excellence in...
Lafayette Artist Set To Perform At the 67th Grammy Awards
Lafayette native Skye Isaac will take the stage Sunday at the 67th Grammy Awards. Skye Isaac attended Lafayette High School, was on the Cheerleading team, and was an Ice Gator's dancer back in the day. The singer-songwriter has been singing since she was 4 years old, playing...
Driver of flipped truck on I-49 wasn’t wearing seat belt; alarming trend in Louisiana
The I-49 crash that left a 17-year-old Carencro High School student fighting for her life is putting a renewed focus on the lack of seat belt use in Louisiana but the alarming trend can easily be reversed, and it just may save your life. According to the Louisiana Seat Belt...