4+ hour, 13+ min ago   (159+ words) A 123-page complaint filed with the Lafayette Parish District Attorney's Office alleges that the Lafayette Parish School System misused taxpayer money by allowing employees to work reduced hours while receiving full-time pay. Suzanne Higginbotham, who previously filed an unsuccessful lawsuit…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (433+ words) Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the arrest of 21 people — including two from Acadiana — on charges of Medicaid fraud or cruelty to those in need of care, and elevated her office's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to a standalone…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (325+ words) Louisiana's agriculture commissioner met with flood-affected farmers in Opelousas on Monday, urging them to meticulously document their losses as crop damage from catastrophic flooding in Avoyelles and St. Landry parishes climbs into the millions of dollars. Louisiana Commissioner of Agricul…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (76+ words) One person died after an 18-wheeler struck a car on U.S. 190 East between Opelousas and Port Barre. The person's name has not been released. The car was crushed as a result of the collision. The cause of the crash is under…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (367+ words) News 15 Investigates has learned a Lafayette grandmother was arrested after her 3-year-old grandson drowned in a bathtub, marking the second tragedy for a family still reeling from the child's mother's murder two years ago. Dawn Lee, 50, of Lafayette, was arrested…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (121+ words) Lafayette Police Units (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A young boy died when he was left unattended in a bathtub and a woman is facing charges, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Authorities identified the victim as Khaine Natto, 3, of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (183+ words) Stormy weather brought flooding and strong winds to Acadiana on Friday, prompting officials to issue a Flood Watch and Wind Advisory. Several inches of rain fell across the region. The downpour forced organizers to cancel the first night of the…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (95+ words) Lafayette High First Day of School on August 7, 2025 (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette High School is dismissing students early due to air conditioning issues affecting part of the campus. Student drivers and car riders were released first. Buses will…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (131+ words) JENNINGS, La. (NEWS 15) — Police in Jennings are investigating the shooting deaths of two people as a possible double homicide. Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes reported the victims were a mother and her adult son. The names have not been released…...

8+ mon, 4+ day ago   (325+ words) The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns football team is gearing up for a crucial Thursday night game against Arkansas State. A win in Jonesboro would bring the team just one step away from becoming bowl eligible. UL head coach Michael Desormeaux shared…...