Youngsville announces construction of Parc Bonin, new mixed-use development anchored by Ochsner
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — Youngsville announced a new mixed-use development, Parc Bonin, that promises to expand healthcare, office, and retail options in the city. The development on Bonin Road will feature 9,100 square feet of Ochsner-affiliated medical clinics, 12,000 square feet of professional office space,...
COLUMN: The Current’s army is 1,000 strong and growing
In case you missed it, The Current just leveled up. After seven years as an independent local nonprofit newsroom, we got recruited to join Deep South Today, a regional nonprofit news network. There’s a lot to be excited about with this news, namely the chance to produce more journalism and...
McNeese Softball Hosting Meet & Greet Event On Wednesday
McNeese fans can meet the 2026 Cowgirl Softball team at Joe Miller Field on Sept. 24, plus catch a look at preseason scrimmages and the full roster.
Find out why this Lafayette gas station-turned-restaurant attracted Southern Living
Spoonbill Watering Hole and Restaurant is a beacon of history and vibrant contemporary nightlight in downtown Lafayette, according to an editor at Southern Living magazine. Spoonbill's brightly-lit patio is ideally positioned to draw in diners right where Jefferson Street and Lee Avenue meets, making this lively spot...
Storm chances stick around into the new work week
Quiet weather returns overnight with temperatures dropping into the upper 60s and lower 70s, while Hurricane Gabrielle continues to strengthen and two tropical waves are being monitored for potential development.
Martial Billeaud Elementary School in Broussard gets new track
Martial Billeaud Elementary School in Broussard celebrated a new addition to its campus, a $120,000 track. The track welcomed its first walkers and runners, providing a secure space for students to enjoy physical activity. Principal Christy Hayes emphasized the importance of physical education for students. "PE is so...
This Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Rita
Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of another devastating hurricane – Hurricane Rita. The storm reached the maximum intensity of Category Five before weakening to Category Three when it made landfall in Johnson’s Bayou, near the Texas border, on September 24th, 2005. J.C. Falcon was an air personality on KTDY-FM in...
Louisiana man charged with fifth DWI in 10 years
A Louisiana man was charged with DWI again after a failed traffic stop in Assumption Parish.
Water Woes: St. Landry Parish Waterworks Dist. 2 Rural & Opelousas Boil Water Advisories
NEWS 15) — Parts of Acadiana are experiencing water woes from water main breaks, low water pressure, and other problems, resulting in some boil water advisories being issued. NEWEST ADDITIONS:. ST. LANDRY PARISH:. Opelousas - The City of Opelousas is notifying all Opelousas City Water customers located south of...
Acadia Parish man faces charges of rape, juvenile molestation
Justin Blane Benoit, 47, of Church Point, Louisiana, was arrested and charged with six counts of aggravated crimes against nature, one count of molestation of a juvenile, and five counts of first-degree rape, involving several victims who were sexually assaulted as minors.

















