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U. S. Rep. Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Republican primary for Senate
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (980+ words) Letlow, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in a runoff after the two finished ahead of Sen. Bill Cassidy in the GOP primary May 16. The president backed Letlow in an effort to oust Cassidy,…...
Ville Platte driver dies after truck hits fallen tree on highway in Evangeline Parish
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (113+ words) EVANGELINE PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) " A Ville Platte man was killed after his truck struck a fallen tree blocking a highway in Evangeline Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers reported the crash claimed the life of James Woodruff III, 29, of…...
Lafayette expands homeless response ahead of new anti-camping law
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (160+ words) Homeless Encampment (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " Lafayette Consolidated Government is expanding its homelessness response as more than 200 people remain unsheltered across the parish, with a new pilot program launching and a state anti-camping law set to take effect in…...
LCG set to receive $23 M for infrastructure, public safety in Louisiana budget
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (227+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " Lafayette Consolidated Government is set to receive $23 million for infrastructure and public safety under a new Louisiana budget signed into law by Gov. Jeff Landry. Much of the funding is directed toward infrastructure improvements across the city....
Lafayette chef crowned 2026 King of Louisiana Seafood
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (312+ words) Chef Kris Allen of Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant in Lafayette was crowned the 2026 King of Louisiana Seafood. (CREDIT: Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board) KENNER, La. (NEWS 15) " A Lafayette chef was crowned the 2026 King of Louisiana Seafood after beating 12 competitors…...
Community gathers to remember teen killed in Evangeline Parish crash | Local | kadn. com
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (158+ words) Community gathers to remember teen killed in Evangeline Parish crash KADN News 15 PINE PRAIRIE, La. (NEWS 15) " A candlelight vigil was held on Friday evening in Evangeline Parish to remember a teen killed in a crash on Monday. Community members gathered…...
Scott Fireworks - 6/26/26 | | kadn. com
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (17+ words) Scott Fireworks - 6/26/26 KADN News 15 Scott Fireworks on June 26, 2026 (CREDIT: NEWS 15)...
Lafayette man accused of shooting adult grandson during argument
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (140+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " A Lafayette man was arrested after shooting his grandson during an argument, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Jessie Bradford, 78, of Lafayette, is charged with attempted second-degree murder. His bond is set at $350, 000. Police reported the shooting…...
National Food Truck Day at Moncus Park in Lafayette - 6/26/26
12+ hour, 5+ min ago (31+ words) KADN News 15 National Food Truck Day at Moncus Park in Lafayette on June 26, 2026 (CREDIT: NEWS 15)...
Moncus Park hosts food trucks, games, music for National Food Truck Day
12+ hour, 5+ min ago (202+ words) Lafayette celebrated National Food Truck Day on Friday with more than a dozen food trucks, free yard games, and live musical performances at Moncus Park. The trucks were set up along the Doerle Pavilion throughout the day and into the…...