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LPSB Facilities and Long-Range Plan Committee – September 3, 2024
The Lafayette Parish School Board (LPSB) has scheduled a Facilities and Long-Range Plan Committee for Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 12:05 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Carencro High School Library, 721 West Butcher Switch Road, in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Love Our Schools presents plan to parents aimed at improving education
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Some Lafayette Parish educators are working alongside the United Way of Acadiana on a plan to improve education. Love Our Schools presented that plan to parents at the downtown Convention Center on Thursday, August 29.
Longtime Teurlings Catholic principal and track enthusiast honored as LHSAA Hall of Famer
His voice is synonymous with track and field excellence in Louisiana. Mike Boyer has worn a lot of hats and worn them well, which led to him being selected as one of nine 2025 inductees in the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame. Boyer, 70, has been the voice...
Many use Labor Day holiday to vacation for last part of summer
In Acadiana and across America, many are bidding farewell to a record-breaking summer travel season by squeezing out one last weekend in the air or on the roadways. Passengers were seen arriving and getting ready for their flights at Lafayette Regional Airport on Friday, August 30. Tags. Localnow.
Properly Fuel For Visite de Broussard, Broussard's First Half Marathon is 2 Weeks Away
Anthony Rogers, Co-Founder of Visite de Broussard and Dawn Delaune, Owner of Tri-Running and marathon sponsor, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on race day and go over proper nutrition to fuel your body for the race. Tags. Localnow. Properly Fuel For Visite de Broussard, Broussard's First...
The Culture Corner: Last 2 Days To See Quilter's Guild Exhibit at Acadiana Center for the Arts
Rachel Adams with the Acadiana Center for the Arts, stopped by News15 at Noon virtually to share that there are only two days left to enjoy the intricate works inside the Quilter's Guild Exhibit. Tags. Localnow. The Culture Corner: Last 2 Days To See Quilter's Guild Exhibit at Acadiana Center...
Furever Home Friday: Adopt Snoball! A Sweet 4Month Old Pup Looking For A Home
Alex Gonzalez, with the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center, stopped by News15 at Noon to share 4 month old Snoball with us. Furever Home Friday: Adopt Snoball! A Sweet 4Month Old Pup Looking For A Home. Alex Gonzalez, with the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center, stopped by News15...
UL managing $600 million in projects during 'historic construction'
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — What's being called "historic construction" is happening across the UL campus. The university is managing close to $600 million in projects. The highest profile project is the current $65 million renovation of Cajun Field.
Jeanerette standoff suspect arraigned on warrant charges, pleads not guilty
Nyjal Hurst, 31, has pleaded not guilty on the warrant charges of home invasion, aggravated second-degree battery, possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by convicted felon and two counts of aggravated second-degree battery.
Trucking Technology Connects the Dots for Carriers
Data From Telematics Systems, ELDs and Dashcams Give Fleet Managers a Clearer Picture of Their Operations. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. As connected trucks rack up miles and pile up data, fleet managers can increasingly make use of the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence to access and act on the incoming information, telematics vendors and trucking executives said.
All lanes open at Calcasieu River Bridge after crash, fire
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - All lanes are now open in both directions after two separate accidents stopped traffic on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge, Westlake police said. Westlake Police Chief Chris Wilrye said officers received a call about an accident on I-10 East and a vehicle on fire on I-10 West within minutes of each other shortly after 5:00 p.m.
Mechanical contractor invests $3.5 million to build new manufacturing facility in Louisiana
Process Service Specialists (PSS) has announced plans to open a manufacturing plant at the Port of Lake Charles in Louisiana. The industrial mechanical contractor will invest $3.5 million into the project, creating 160 new jobs for the surrounding area. According to the company, the new plant will provide steel, piping and comprehensive services to its commercial and industrial customers. PSS serves a range of industries, including welding, piping, shop fabrication, water treatment and food and beverage manufacturing. Construction on the facility has already begun, and operations are expected to begin later this year. To help support the project, PSS received a $750,000 performance-based award from the state’s Economic Development Award Program, as well as other incentives. Additionally, the company is anticipated to participate in Louisiana’s Industrial Tax Exemption and Quality Jobs programs.
St. John the Baptist Parish sheriff arrests 4 people, searching for one for burglary in LaPlace
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested four people and is searching for one in connection with a burglary in LaPlace. Sheriff deputies say they were called to a home in the 3000 block of Yorktown Drive around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19. A husband and...
Morgan City man arrested after child he was tasked with watching reportedly ingested drugs
MORGAN CITY — A Morgan City man accused of allowing a child he was supposed to be watching to ingest drugs was arrested, police said. Gilbert Christopher Howard, 54, was arrested Thursday on charges of cruelty to a juvenile, improper supervision of a minor by a parent or legal custodian and illegal use of controlled dangerous substances in the presence of a juvenile, among others.
Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Louisiana have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at Grand Isle, in the exercise yard with the girls in St. Gabriel, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Pineville or Jackson, at some point college football will be discussed.
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