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Opelousas Catholic dominates LSWA Class 1A baseball, softball all-state squads
Opelousas Catholic reigned supreme on the Louisiana Sports Writers Class 1A All-State baseball and softball teams. After guiding the baseball team to its first Division IV Select state title, senior Mark Collins earned Outstanding Player honors. Justin Boyd, was named Coach of the Year. Collins, a Louisiana-Lafayette signee, hit .491...
Pet Tuesday: Adopt Twiddlebug! Acadiana Animal Aid's Pet of the Week
Marissa Guidry, Volunteer with Acadiana Animal Aid, joined News15 at Noon to share sweet Twiddlebug with our viewers. This girl is one of a kind. She is highly treat motivated, loves people of all ages and is patiently waiting for a home to spoil her. Tags. Localnow. Pet Tuesday: Adopt...
Construction of New Opelousas Whataburger, Billy’s Boudin off I-49
Back in August of last year, we shared that Opelousas would be the next Acadiana-based city behind Breaux Bridge, LA to get a new Whataburger restaurant. The location for the new Whataburger was said to be constructed next door to the new Billy’s Boudin being constructed adjacent to the Lowe’s Home Improvement retailer.
Pedestrian hit, killed while walking along Erwinville highway
ERWINVILLE - A person from Gretna was hit by a truck and killed early Monday morning while walking on an Erwinville highway. State Police said 55-year-old Adrian Hammond was walking on Flynn Road near Section Road around 3 a.m. when they were hit by a truck. Troopers said Hammond died...
Mavis: One Simple Sentence
Produced by Bill Rodman and Flo Ulmer-Rodman, a new documentary, “Mavis: One Simple Sentence,” tells the inspiring story of Mavis Arnaud Fruge, the woman who ignited a cultural revolution to save Louisiana French. This screening will be on Saturday, May 26, 6pm at the NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville. For tickets and more information, visit click here.
Get Into Reading, Meet Local Authors at Literary Lights at the Library
Krissy Redding, of Literary Lights at the Library, stopped by News15 First at Four to share the details on a fun literary event happening in Opelousas. Raffle tickets are $2. Ignite: The creative catalyst journal for reflection and creative exploration by Krystle Redding aka Krissy Vanity. Authentic You: A Journey...
Parts of St. Martin Parish flood after storms bring heavy rains
ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KADN) — People in some parts of St. Martin Parish are dealing with flooding after heavy rains accompanied the storms that passed through on Saturday, June 1. There are reports of flooding in Henderson, Breaux Bridge, and Cecilia. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect...
St. Landry Parish residents growing frustrated that LA 10 sinkhole not fixed
LEBEAU, La. (KADN) — People in northern St. Landry Parish are growing frustrated over the months-long shutdown of LA 10 in Lebeau because of a sinkhole that has not yet been fixed. Residents turned out for a community meeting on Monday, June 3, to voice their concerns to Louisiana...
Boat rental company giving back with discounts for military members, families on Memorial Day weekend
NEW ROADS - In New Roads, residents on False River Drive have been sailing through the Memorial Day weekend. Since Friday, Geaux Outdoors has been booked and busy with boat rentals. Owner Joey Dupont rented out six of their boats for the whole weekend at half price, and for good reason.
Police arrest two suspects in connection with puppies thrown into Opelousas dumpster
UPDATE, 6/3/24, 2:45 p.m.: St. Landry Parish Government Investigators said they arrested Jasmine Mouton and Kendall Tyler, both 22 years old of Opelousas. Both have been charged with two counts of aggravated animal cruelty. See video of both arrests below. ORIGINAL STORY: OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — Authorities are looking for...
Town of New Roads honor fallen servicemen and women with Blessing of the Fleet ceremony
NEW ROADS - Despite windy conditions, over 50 boats took part in a centuries-old tradition to honor fallen servicemen and women for Memorial Day. The Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony, hosted on False River by the Pointe Coupee Kiwanis Club, is a way to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and bless the attending boats to grant them a bountiful and safe fishing season.
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