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ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — Louisiana State Police has identified a light-colored pickup truck as a vehicle of interest that was in the area when a motorcyclist was killed in a hit and run involving an 18-wheeler on a highway in St. Martin Parish in October. No...

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — A man who escaped from the Ville Platte City Jail nearly three months ago is now back in custody. The Opelousas Police Department reported Braylon Johnson, 25, of Ville Platte, was arrested thanks to tips from citizens. Police said they were notified that Johnson...

The Lafayette Parish School System is loosening its dress code for students on Monday as a cold front pushes into the area. Already allowed to wear jeans under the current LPSS policy, Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr. said students also are allowed to wear sweatpants on Monday, according to a news release.

The Community Church in New Iberia is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive to provide meals for over 100 families affected by SNAP benefits interruptions, with volunteers preparing full meal bags and dessert bags for families to enjoy.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The current federal government shutdown has become the longest in U.S. history, and a deal is now on the table that could bring it to an end. However, as this potential resolution is finalized in the coming days, the impacts continue to ripple through Acadiana.

Drivers in Lafayette are facing more disruptions due to ongoing construction for the Lafayette Consolidated Government's new sewer lift station project. As of Monday, November 10, access to Girard Park from South College Road is blocked. Girard Park Drive is closed all the way to Taft Street on the University of...

As Veterans Day approaches, Acadiana is gearing up with several observances to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. While many events are scheduled for Tuesday, one took place at the Lafayette Visitor Center on Monday. The Lafayette Garden Club hosted a Veterans Day ceremony at the Blue Star Marker...

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Travel released the fourth episode of its original video series “Gumbo People,” which highlights the artists, culture bearers and professionals who help shape the parish’s cultural identity. The newest episode spotlights Ben Pierce, a Lafayette-based photographer and...

A water main leak on Jasmine Street in Opelousas has been repaired. All customers in the Park Vista area from James Paul Drive going South along Jasmine Street to parts of Heather Drive to LA 182 will be under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice. NOTE: If you were affected with low pressure or no water in the...

Acadiana is celebrating Veterans Day with various events and discounts to honor military service members. Veterans Day is a way to honor those who served honorably in the military. Officially observed on Nov. 11 every year, Veterans Day marks the anniversary of the ending of World War I fighting, which went into...