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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...

The Louisiana Housing Corporation is accepting applications for the Louisiana Blue Tarp Program, which provides grants of up to $15,000 for roof repairs on owner-occupied homes in St. Landry Parish.

Second Harvest Food Bank's Mobile Grocery Market is a traveling food truck that brings fresh produce and essential groceries to local neighborhoods, making healthy food more accessible and affordable while supporting local agriculture.

Lafayette Police are investigating after a woman was shot at Himbola Manor Apartments Monday. Officers performed CPR before she was rushed to a local hospital.

Delian Mallery, 19, of St. Martinville was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after a man was found shot dead in his living room on Sunday.