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Photo Gallery: Third Zion Baptist Church of Raceland Graduation
On Sunday, July 14th, Third Zion Baptist Church of Raceland hosted a graduation and achievement ceremony honoring high school, college, and kindergarten graduates from the local area. Students from THS and CLHS were in attendance. The event included a keynote address by Darius Griffin, celebrating his outstanding accomplishments. Reporting and...
Ragin’ Cajuns Fan Day Set for Saturday, August 17
Louisiana Athletics has announced that the annual Ragin' Cajuns Fan Day will be held on Saturday, August 17, at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette. The event is an opportunity for fans to meet and greet student-athletes and coaches from the Ragin' Cajuns' football, soccer and volleyball programs. Admission is free for...
LCG gives preliminary approval to allocate federal funds to homeless shelter
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Catholic Charities of Acadiana has been scrambling to try and fill a $1 million funding hole for the homeless due to a veto by Gov. Jeff Landry. Now, Lafayette Consolidated Government is stepping in to try to fill some of that void. It's given preliminary...
Lafayette Parish Council rejects mayor-president's proposal to overhaul emergency preparedness
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet is bringing her emergency preparedness overhaul proposal back to the parish council next month after it was rejected. The council voted down the ordinance on Tuesday, July 16.
LCG hosts first Spanish housing workshop
Lafayette’s Spanish-speaking population has expanded rapidly over the last two decades with many of these local residents now looking to purchase homes. Professionals in the Lafayette housing industry are in turn asking how they can meet the community’s growing housing and financial planning needs, given a lack of Spanish speakers in public-facing positions.
Wellness Wednesday: National Pickle Month and Weighed Pilates
Yvette Quantz, Registered Dietitian and Creator of Nourishing an Elevated Life, and Toni Heinen, Owner of GoodWolf Power Yoga, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on fermented foods and how it can be good for your gut and share an easy workout you can do anywhere. Tags.
Stay Cool This Summer, Find Kona Ice At Moncus Park
Jevon Dehart from Kona Ice, stopped by News15 at Noon virtually, he shared the details on how you can cool off this Summer at Moncus Park. They plan to be there through to the start of the school year. Tags. Localnow. Stay Cool This Summer, Find Kona Ice At Moncus...
North Carolina-Wilmington transfer pitcher explains why UL was the program for him
The minute former North Carolina-Wilmington left-handed pitcher Matt Gaither decided to enter the transfer portal after a disappointing junior season, he knew exactly what he was looking for in a new destination. One conversation with UL pitching coach Gunner Leger was all he needed to hear. “I had an idea...
Beausoleil Books Acquired, Rebranding As Cavalier House Books
Beausoleil Books, a downtown Lafayette institution for several years, has recently been acquired by John and Michelle Cavalier. The well-known downtown bookstore will be rebranded as Cavalier House Books, located at 302A Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA. Beausoleil Books first opened in 2020: https://developinglafayette.com/wp/beausoleil-books-a-new-downtown-lafayette-book-store-concept-is-coming-soon-to-fill-a-void-left-since-the-1970s/. The Cavaliers have owned and operated Cavalier...
Have A Bright Idea? Community Impact Fellow Applications Open Now, Apply Today!
Katrena King, Executive Director for Leadership Institute of Acadiana, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the detail on their new program, Community Impact Fellows. Deadline to apply is July 27th. Katrena is the Executive Director of this organization, which is responsible for putting on programs like Leadership Lafayette and...
What St. Thomas More's UL softball commits are thinking about Cajuns' coaching transition
Weeks before the start of their senior year, four St. Thomas More softball stars already have made decisions about their future. Catcher Shyanne Irvin and infielder Kennedy Stutes are headed to UL; outfielder Emma Bailey is going to Northwestern State; and infielder Ava Segura committed to Southern Mississippi this week. Now they can relax and focus on winning a second state title in three years.
UL athletic director Bryan Maggard receives contract extension
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The University of Louisiana has given the Ragin’ Cajuns athletic director Bryan Maggard a contract extension through 2029. He joined UL in 2017 and university leaders say he's brought "unprecedented success" to the Cajuns’ athletic department. In announcing the extension on Tuesday, July...
WEATHER WATCH: Torrential downpours in forecast
Southwest Louisiana will be experiencing a wet pattern through the weekend with the possibility of torrential downpours that could lead to flooding. Joe Rua, lead meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office, said a frontal boundary is moving into the region and is expected to interact with a moist air mass when it […]
Southwest Louisiana Snow Cone Showdown: Week 4 Results & Overall Standings
Week 4: The Snow Cone Showdown Heats Up in Southwest Louisiana!. The excitement in Southwest Louisiana continues to build as we unveil the results for the top snow cone stands for Week 4 of our Showdown. Our readers have eagerly voted, and the competition is heating up among these beloved local favorites. Known for their delightful flavors, friendly service, and refreshing treats, these snow cone stands are making a splash in the community.
Louisiana Living: NE Delta Human Services Authority
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, guest host Staci Albritton-Mitchell is joined by Dr. Avius Carroll and Tom Malmay as they discuss the partnership between the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority and the NELA Music Awards. For more information, watch the video below.
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