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LSU Eunice to hold baseball stadium groundbreaking ceremony July 26
EUNICE, La. – LSU Eunice Baseball will officially kick off the construction of its new stadium with a groundbreaking celebration on Friday, July 26. The ceremony will take place in the shadows of the original Bengal Stadium on the LSUE campus as construction has already commenced. The public is...
Meet the candidates running for Elton mayor
ELTON, La. (KPLC) - Qualifying for the fall election has ended and we now know the two candidates who are running for mayor in the town of Elton. Elton Interim Mayor Mike Pierrotti will have one opponent in this fall’s mayoral election. The city council appointed the former councilman as mayor following the recall of the towns former mayor earlier this year.
Police Jury considers increases to grass ordinance fees
Letting the parish worry about mowing the grass could cost property owners more in the future. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is considering increasing fees. They will vote on the matter at the August 22 meeting. At its Thursday meeting Wes Crain, director of planning and development, told jurors the parish hasn’t raised its grass-cutting […]
CHECK IT OUT: You Can Rent This Awesome Tower in New Iberia, Louisiana
NEW IBERIA, La. (KPEL News) - If you need to get away, AirBnb has plenty of great options no matter where you're staying. But there are some pretty unique stays in and around south Louisiana that are always worth checking out. One of those is right in the heart of...
CB Jaboree Antoine commits to Miami
Mario Cristobal continues to rewrite the recruiting rules. The Canes went into New Iberia, Louisiana- an area dominated by LSU- and beat out the Tigers for CB Jaboree Antoine. The 6’1, 170-pound Antoine is the 2nd-ranked player in Louisiana, the 8th-ranked CB in the nation and the 71st overall player.
Massive tech outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets, & more worldwide and in Acadiana
An internet outage affecting Microsoft is disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies across the world - including here in Acadiana. News 15 was delayed in being able to broadcast Good Day Acadiana and the Lafayette Regional Airport reported problems with airline flight operations. LFT is urging travelers to check with their airline directly for the latest flight information.
Furever home Friday: Adopt, London! The Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center's Pet of the Week
Alex Gonzalez, Adoption Coordinator for the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on sweet London. London is 9 weeks old and all puppy! She would thrive with a family that can take the time to train, exercise and play with her. She has the silliest personality that is sure to melt your heart. CLICK HERE TO ADOPT.
Vehicle Hits Light Pole at Busy Intersection in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Crime Stoppers posted a video on social media that shows a black SUV hitting a light pole in Lafayette, and then driving away from the scene. The incident was caught on camera from the intersection of Moss and Willow St. You can see bystanders from a nearby business rush...
The Culture Corner: A Closer Look at the New Quilt Exhibit at the Acadiana Center for the Arts
Rachel Adams, Marketing Manager for the ACA, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on some new quilts hanging up in the Coca-Cola Studio!. The Culture Corner: A Closer Look at the New Quilt Exhibit at the Acadiana Center for the Arts. Rachel Adams, Marketing Manager for the...
LPSS updates discipline policy to reflect state laws around suspensions, expulsions
The Lafayette Parish School System has updated its student handbook to reflect changes to state law that deal with discipline. The board unanimously approved the changes Friday during a special meeting. It approved policy to reflect the state ban on cell phones in classes and other legislation passed last month that creates specific language about school discipline.
LSU Sweeps LSWA All-Louisiana Track Awards with Stacked Roster
July 20, 2024 – 12:00 PM by The Louisiana Sportswriters Association +0 BATON ROUGE – Seven LSU athletes earned top honors in the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s All-Louisiana Track and Field team announced this weekend. A panel of track media/communications members nominated and selected the award winners for both men and women. A list was also compiled with the aide of the Track & Field Results Reporting System of the athletes that are honored All-Louisiana best times. On the men’s side, LSU won all four awards with sprinter Godson Oghenebrume being named top track athlete, while SEC discus champion…
Who qualified for the November election in Caddo Parish?
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – November’s Open Primary/Presidential/Congressional Election is a little more than three months away, but the qualifying period for candidates seeking office is closed. Presidential electors, two Louisiana congressional seats, and an appellate court judge are among the higher-profile positions on the ballot in Caddo Parish.
Louisiana congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The deadline for candidates to qualify for Louisiana’s six congressional races concluded Friday, marking the unofficial intensifying of campaign season and cementing who will be on the November ballot. In a pivotal election year, most eyes are on the race for Louisiana’s 6th...
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