Lafayette Christian claims another dramatic win, this time over Carencro
In a battle of undefeated parish rivals, the Lafayette Christian Knights delivered the final blow to edge the Carencro Golden Bears 41-38 in a wild game on Friday night. “We have a lot of stuff to correct,” LCA coach Matt Standiford said. “Hats off to Carencro. They have a really good squad. I’m so extremely proud of...
Hot Sunday ahead with little rain
Temperatures are expected to reach the mid 90s in Lafayette, Louisiana, with sunshine and clouds mixing and a stray shower or two possible, while a potential area of low pressure along the Southeast coast is being monitored for tropical development.
GALLERY: Central Lafourche High School Homecoming
Central Lafourche High School held their Homecoming game and festivities on Friday, September 12 against New Iberia Senior High School. The 60th Homecoming Queen Miss Shelbi Lovell. View photos of the night below:. Photos from BRAD WEIMER PHOTOGRAPHY. With over 38 years of experience, Brad Weimer specializes in...
Youngsville Man Killed in Fiery Collision on Louisiana Highway 338 in Vermilion Parish
Tragedy struck early in Vermilion Parish on September 12, 2025, as a head-on collision on Louisiana Highway 338 claimed the life of Charles Levine, a 56-year-old resident of Youngsville. According to Louisiana State Police Troop I, the accident occurred just after 6:00 a.m. near Bonvillian Road. Levine was driving a...
Unattended pot sparks apartment fire in Scott
The Scott Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment fire on Windward Street, which was caused by an unattended pot left on the stove and resulted in heavy fire and smoke damage to the kitchen and three adjoining units, but all five occupants were able to safely evacuate.
Mother grieves daughter and granddaughter lost in diner fire
A family is mourning the loss of two loved ones, a mother and daughter, who perished in a fire at Fat Belly's Diner in Opelousas.
All-Clear at LHS: Student Makes the Right Call and Speaks Up
LHS briefly sheltered in place after a report of a weapon; LPD determined it was a voice recorder. Quick reporting and a fast response kept students safe.
Scott apartment fire sparked by pot left unattended on stove causes heavy damage to...
SCOTT, La. (NEWS 15) — Firefighters responded to an apartment fire in Scott that started in the kitchen. The Scott Fire Department reported it happened at the Ile des Cannes Apartment Complex on Windward Street around 8:30 a.m. Officials said crews arrived at the scene to find heavy smoke...
Poster marks 50 years of Cajun musician Zachary Richard ‘sticking his fist in the...
This year, the poster for Festivals Acadiens et Créoles celebrates a moment of hope, optimism and awakening for Cajun and Creole music. 50 years ago, the "Hommage a la Musique Acadienne" concert, then held in Blackham Coliseum on the University of Southwestern Louisiana's campus, was only in its second year. Stars...
Lafayette man wins $50,000 prize in Sept. 3 Powerball drawing
Daniel Maggio of Lafayette claimed a $50,000 prize at the Lottery’s Lafayette regional office on Sept. 5, officials said.

















