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Shooting incident in the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive
LAFAYETTE, LA (August 24, 2024) – On August 24, 2024, at 04:00 a.m., Officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive about a shooting in progress. Officers were able to locate the victim, who was suffering from an injury to her chest. She was transported to a local hospital by ambulance and is listed in stable condition. Witnesses advised the suspect was inside a nearby apartment.
Warm and drier weather continues today, isolated storm chances return next week
We’ve seen drier air through the past few days, which has led to some lower temperatures each morning. We’ll continue to see the drier air for today as northeasterly winds continue. Highs will be in the mid-90s this afternoon under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. With the drier air around, and humidity values of 20-30%, heat index values will be much more manageable this afternoon. Rain chances will be very slim, possibly in the 10-20% range.
Another Boil Water Advisory Issued in Lafayette After Broken Water Line Discovered
Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) has issued a Boil Water Advisory for residents in the West Bayou Parkway area following the discovery and repair of a broken water line. The advisory affects approximately 48 customers in the vicinity of West Bayou Parkway and North Lemans. On August 22, 2024, LUS crews...
Man hit by vehicle on section of Lafayette roadway with no sidewalks or bike lanes
A man is in critical condition after getting hit by a car on South College Road in Lafayette. This latest case highlights what some say is an ongoing problem of pedestrian safety in the Hub City. Some Lafayette leaders believe Hub City needs to be pedestrian-friendly after a man walking along South College was seriously hurt.
The Culture Corner: A Closer Look at the CuriousArt Exhibit
Rachel Adams with the Acadiana Center for the Arts, stopped by News15 at Noon virtually to give us an up close look at one of their newest exhibits. CuriousArt by George Graham. Tags. Localnow. The Culture Corner: A Closer Look at the CuriousArt Exhibit. Rachel Adams with the Acadiana Center...
Solar farm one of several projects being considered in Jeff Davis
From a solar farm project in Topsy to a parish-wide animal shelter, to new water plants in Lacassine and Woodlawn and road improvement projects, across the parish, there’s a lot going on in Jeff Davis Parish. New Parish Administrator Ben Boudreaux updated the Welsh Rotary Club on several ongoing projects Thursday as he reviewed his […]
Julie Rabalais – For the Birds of Acadiana, Avian Rehabilitator
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:25 — 74.7MB) Julie Rabalais, founder and Director of For the Birds of Acadiana, joins Discover Lafayette to share her love of birds and commitment to rehabilitating wild songbirds, waterbirds and waterfowl. For the Birds of Acadiana is Louisiana’s only State...
UL's new defensive coordinator is a total stranger, but he's quickly speaking Cajuns' language
There are many reasons to be excited about UL’s chances of enjoying the program’s first winning season under coach Michael Desormeaux. Topping that list for many is new defensive coordinator Jim Salgado. “He brought a sense of professionalism,” redshirt junior linebacker Cameron Whitfield said. Salgado came to...
Louisiana Athletics Live with Coach Desormeaux debuts Monday
LAFAYETTE, La. — The first edition of Louisiana Athletics Live with head football coach Michael Desormeaux will air live beginning on Monday, August 26, from Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux on Kaliste Saloom Road. The one-hour show, hosted by the Voice of the Ragin’ Cajuns, Jay Walker, will air weekly...
Lafayette Police Department investigating a major vehicle crash involving a pedestrian
A pedestrian was hit by a car Thursday night in Lafayette and suffers from several facial fractures, according to Lafayette Police Department. Traffic Investigators with the LPD responded to the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at around 10:18 p.m. in the 100 block of S. College Road.
Shell wants to move into protective 'buffer zone' of historic Louisiana plantation
Shell Chemical Co., owner of the Ashland-Belle Helene Plantation in Geismar, conducted a major restoration of the structure about a decade ago. Now it seeks to remove the property's historical site designation overlay, saying it has no intention of operating on the historic site but wants to move into the buffer around it.
Brusly man found guilty in ‘horrific’ double murder after affair turns deadly
PORT ALLEN — A West Baton Rouge Parish jury took just 30 minutes on Friday to find a Brusly man guilty of two counts of second-degree murder, home invasion, and obstruction of justice. Kevin Craig, 61, was convicted of stabbing Myiesha Briama Adams, 29, and Robert Washington, 66, both...
Social media reacts to live oak cut down in Gonzales
A live oak cut down on the property of the former Piccadilly cafeteria in Gonzales drew the ire of many locals on social media Aug. 22. The Piccadilly, which was at 511 N. Airline Hwy. and the only Ascension Parish location of the chain, closed permanently March 28, 2023. The...
Two-state car chase ends in White Oak
A car chase roared out of Louisiana, across East Texas and into White Oak Saturday night before the armed the driver crashed out at a local oil change business. According to an Aug. 18 press release from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, 28-year-old Saleful Sangaray was ultimately arrested after fleeing his wrecked vehicle on foot. He now faces multiple felony charges after investigators reported drugs, a handgun and an AK-47 in the vehicle.
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