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Lafayette Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Hit-and-Run Suspect
Lafayette Crime Stoppers is appealing to the public for any information that could help identify the suspect involved in a hit-and-run incident. The collision occurred on March 28, 2024, at approximately 3:49 PM at the intersection of Kaliste Saloom Road and Lake Farm Road. According to the traffic camera footage,...
Cajun musician Jonny Sonnier, ‘The Chere Alice Man’, on road to recovery after accident
Known for his remake of the Charlie Daniel's song " The Devil Went Down to New Iberia”, the 64-year-old singer plays the diatonic accordion, drums and steel guitar, and even builds accordions for a living. His song " Chere Alice" was the number 1 song of the year on KBON 101.1 Radio.
Cleanup underway in Henderson after flood waters enter homes
HENDERSON, La. (KADN) — Weekend storms dumped 10 inches of rain in the town of Henderson, leading to flash flooding across the area. After the excessive downpours, cleanup efforts are underway for many because water got into their homes. Parts of St. Martin Parish, including Henderson, saw up to...
22 Dogs Rescued From ‘Disheartening Hoarding Case’ Now Acadiana Animal Aid Needs Fosters
On Wednesday, Acadiana Animal Aid put out an urgent request for fosters. They found over 20 dogs and puppies living in a 'disheartening hoarding' situation and now need the community's help. The good news is all the puppies have been placed with fosters. The remaining adult dogs are being evaluated...
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. Get Into Reading, Meet Local Authors at Literary Lights at the Library. Krissy Redding, of Literary Lights at the Library, stopped by News15 First...
Ova Charged Leads Legends Night at Evangeline Downs
One of the biggest nights of stakes racing at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino is set for this Saturday in Opelousas, La. Many of the top Louisiana breds have won stakes races including Ova Charged back from her stakes win at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Oaks Day. "Legends Night is...
Lafayette Authorities Arrest Two in $1 Million Drug Bust on Verot School Road
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) Narcotics Unit made a massive drug bust on Wednesday, seizing more than $1 million in illegal narcotics as part of an ongoing investigation. LPSO Narcotics Agents, with support from the LPSO SWAT Team, executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Verot...
Louisiana School District Notifies Data Breach Victims After News Investigation
This story was produced in partnership with The Acadiana Advocate, a Louisiana-based newsroom. Individuals whose sensitive information was made public after a July 2023 cyberattack on the St. Landry Parish School Board were not notified for five months — long after state law mandates and only after a newspaper investigation prompted the Louisiana Attorney General’s […]
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