How Lake Martin Was Created and Why It’s a Wildlife Haven
Learn how Lake Martin was created in the 1950s and why it’s now one of Louisiana’s top wildlife destinations for birds, gators, and outdoor adventure.
Lafayette house fire causes heavy damage, no injuries reported
Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 600 block of Orchid Drive and determined the cause to be an accident, with no injuries reported.
Lafayette fire damages home on Orchid Drive; faulty electrical devices suspected
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Faulty electrical devices could be to blame for a fire that badly damaged a home, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. Firefighters said it happened Orchid Drive, which is right by Debaillon Park, on Thursday, November 6, around 8 a.m. They added the homeowner,...
Louisiana Tragedy: Camper Fire Leaves One Dead
A deadly camper fire in Washington, Louisiana sparks an urgent warning about smoke alarms and winter fire prevention from state officials.
State Quarters Worth $500 or More
Currently there are 5 quarters, most from the 2000s, that are worth quite a bit more face value. In some cases, they can worth around $500 or more.
Louisiana Chief of Police Pens Hilarious Letter to Criminals
(Arnauldville, Louisiana) - The Chief of Police in Arnaudville took time out of his day to write a letter to the criminals in his community, and we're applauding the humor in this letter. In the letter, which Chief Ross shared on social media, he says that he hopes to find...
Community mourns Lafayette teen as police make arrests in ongoing investigation
Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of 18-year-old Gabriella Sharp, who was found unresponsive at a convenience store, although police do not believe they caused her death.
Houma judge sentences Morgan City man to life in stabbing death of Lafayette man
A Morgan City man who represented himself during a murder trial was sentenced to life in prison. Alvin Fitch was sentenced to life in prison for the second-degree murder of Jake Menard of Lafayette. Fitch was found guilty Dec. 13 after a four-day-trial in which he represented himself against Prosecutor Patti Floyd in...
Bourque’s Specialties to close mid-town Lafayette location, move to larger space
Bourque’s Specialties will close its mid-town Lafayette location on Sunday before it moves to a larger location. Manager Nick Savant said the specialty meat shop will leave its location at 3211 Johnston St. for a larger, 2,600-square-foot space that would allow for more specialty grocery items to be sold. He declined...
Carencro man sentenced to life in prison over 7-year-old stepdaughter’s fentanyl death
A Carencro man was sentenced to life in prison Friday in the death of his 7-year-old stepdaughter by fentanyl overdose. Daniel Boudreaux, 52, was found guilty July 14 by a Lafayette Parish jury on three charges: second-degree murder, second-degree cruelty to a juvenile and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
