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A few showers are possible this morning followed by scattered heavy storms for the afternoon this Monday as rain chances increase to 60%. A few slow moving storms could produce heavy rains in a short period of time. There is a low risk for flash flooding in localized areas. Otherwise, conditions stay hot and steamy wit

SCOTT, La. (NEWS 15) — Chris Domingue has been named the new fire chief for the Scott Fire Department after former Chief Chad Sonnier became Louisiana state fire marshal. The department expressed pride in Sonnier’s new position and the legacy and accomplishments he left at the Scott Fire Department.

The community gathered on Friday, August 7, 2026, to celebrate the grand reopening and ribbon cutting of The Gift Pod under new ownership. Now led by owner Jenn Primeaux, The Gift Pod with support from the Youngsville Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Ken Ritter, and strong showing of local leaders, family, friends, and commu

CHURCH POINT, La. (KLFY) — A day of water, snow cones and summer fun in Church Point also came with a serious reminder about the dangers of extreme heat. The Church Point Police Department held its annual “Beat the Heat” event, giving children and families a chance to cool off and spend time with local officers before

Ten years ago this week, rain fell across south Louisiana for four days, with some areas receiving as much as 28 inches. Rivers and drainage systems were overwhelmed, sending floodwater into nearly 2,000 homes in Lafayette Parish. The Vermilion River at Surrey Street crested at 17.62 feet on Aug. 15,...

A Louisiana couple were charged with second-degree cruelty to juveniles after their children tested positive for methamphetamine, marijuana, and fentanyl.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — United Way of Acadiana and Hancock Whitney Bank partnered for the annual Stuff the Bus campaign, which collected donations to support students and teachers returning to classrooms across Acadiana. Hancock Whitney Bank presented a $10,000 sponsorship check for the campaign. Donations were coll

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A 300-ton crane lifted the steeple into place on Friday atop the new Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus, marking a milestone in the construction project. The steeple raising drew the attention of people working, walking, and biking near the church.

More than 10,000 Iberia Parish students returned to class across 24 campuses on Friday as the new Anderson Middle School opened for its first day of classes. Teachers and administrators welcomed students across Iberia Parish, while Anderson Middle School students walked through the halls of the new facility.