Lafayette LA

A Crowley mother discovered a radiopaque lap sponge marker was left inside her body following an emergency C-section in June, and is now seeking new medical attention and legal guidance.

LAWTELL, La. (NEWS 15) — A bicyclist was killed after getting hit by a van near Lawtell, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers identified the bicyclist as Dallas Pitre, 68, of Opelousas. They said the crash happened on US 190 near LA 35 on Tuesday, October 7, around 8...

St. Landry Parish officials are considering age restrictions, stricter rules, and hiring a private security agency to ensure safety at future events after fights broke out outside the Yambilee building during a trail riding event.

Dallas Pitre, 68, of Opelousas was killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a bicycle on U.S. 190 near La. 35, while the driver of the vehicle was not injured and voluntarily provided a breath sample with no alcohol detected.

LOUISIANA — Two men, including a wanted fugitive from Abbeville, were arrested following a months-long investigation into felony narcotics violations in Vermilion Parish. Authorities said 21-year-old Kabien Wright was taken into custody at a residence on West Valcourt Street in Abbeville and booked into the Vermilion...

More than 60 regional employers and resource providers will participate in the 21st annual Acadiana Opportunity Job Fair on Wednesday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Breaux Bridge – Investigators with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in a recent burglary that took place in the 1000 block of Weeping Willow Drive in Breaux Bridge. The suspect(s) stole two new yellow Wen Inverter 2250-watt generators. In addition, a...

Lafayette held its National Night Out event at the M.L.K. Recreational Center to build a bond between law enforcement and the community, in hopes of reducing youth violence and increasing communication.

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is more than a celebration of southwest Louisiana music. The festival is an opportunity to actually consume as much of the local culture as you can handle — from beignets and boudin, to crawfish spinach boats, seafood jambalaya, bread pudding and other top-tier examples of Cajun and...

The Louisiana National Guard broke ground Wednesday on a new Lafayette Readiness Center, a facility designed to enhance the Guard’s preparedness for emergency response. The 83,000-square-foot center at 2350 West Congress Street will be used for training and to meet logistical requirements for the Louisiana Army...