ULM Ranks Ahead of UL on Best Louisiana Colleges for 2026 List
The folks over at US News have released their list of best universities in Louisiana for 2026, and they've ranked ULM ahead of UL. Let's look at why...
Fatal House on Hamilton Street in St. Martinville
North Main Street in St. Martinville is currently closed to traffic due to a house fire, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
Acadiana Sugarcane farmers celebrate thriving crop this year
NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — Sugarcane farmers across Acadiana are celebrating a bountiful harvest this year. Thanks to plentiful rain over the summer, the crop is thriving. Farmers like Ricky Gonsoulin, owner of Gonsoulin Farms, are working tirelessly from dawn to dusk to harvest the cane and transport it to the...
SUV and truck collide at Lafayette crash-prone intersection
The Lafayette Police Department is investigating a wreck at what's become a crash-prone intersection. An SUV and a pickup truck collided at Eraste Landry Road and Foreman Drive, leaving debris scattered across the road. The extent of injuries from the crash is unknown.
Louisiana Cajun Restaurants Locals Say Are Packed With Flavor
Louisiana’s Cajun cuisine is a treasure trove of bold flavors, rich history, and family traditions. From smoky boudin to spicy crawfish étouffée, these dishes tell the story of the Acadian people who settled in Louisiana’s bayou country. The restaurants that serve these specialties aren’t just eateries...
UL student delivers stuffed animals to young patients at Women’s and Children’s Hospital
A University of Louisiana at Lafayette student is brightening the days of young patients at Women's and Children's Hospital with a heartfelt gesture. Sophie Cramond collected 400 stuffed animals to comfort pediatric patients during their hospital stays. Cramond, a senior at the university, made a special delivery on...
Teen arrested after shots fired in Opelousas neighborhood near South City Park
OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — A teen was arrested after firing several gunshots into the air in a neighborhood, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Authorities said the unnamed minor is charged with illegal discharge of a firearm. They noted additional charges could be filed. It happened on Berdie...
Louisiana Couple Gets Engaged at Concert in Lafayette Cajundome
At a Jason Aldean concert, love shone brighter than the lights. You won’t believe how this engagement turned a fun night into an unforgettable memory for all.
Kay Jewelers Moving From Acadiana Mall to Ambassador Caffery Near Target, Next to Lululemon...
Kay Jewelers is relocating from its longtime spot inside the Acadiana Mall to a newly renovated shopping center at 4419 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Suite 400. The jeweler is setting up shop alongside national brands like Lululemon and Sephora, creating a cluster of high-profile retailers outside of the traditional...
Juvenile charged following shooting on Berdie Street
A juvenile was charged with illegal discharge of a firearm after discharging it multiple times into the air on Berdie Street in Opelousas, with no injuries or victims reported.











