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Gun, cell phone found in Lafayette defendant’s home were key evidence, investigator testifies
A former Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office investigator testified Friday that a firearm and cell phone found in a murder suspect’s home became key evidence in the case against him. Joshua Willis, 39, of Lafayette, is on trial for first-degree murder and second-degree murder, respectively, in the deaths of...
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival coming up
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KADN) — The 2024 Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival will be held Friday, May 3, through Sunday, May 5, in beautiful Breaux Bridge and News 15 is a media sponsor. Every year on the first full weekend in May, thousands congregate in Parc Hardy in Breaux Bridge...
Severe thunderstorms, flooding to hit parts of Louisiana. See the forecast for your city.
Parts of Louisiana are expected to face severe thunderstorms and heavy rain Monday, according to National Weather Service forecasters. Baton Rouge and Lafayette are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 a.m., while New Orleans is preparing for heavy rain. A flood warning remains in effect in Shreveport until further notice.
Festival de la Prairie entertains families with 3 days of fun, food, music, rides
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church’s annual Festival de la Prairie entertained attendees with carnival rides, food and children’s activities this weekend. The three-day fair also featured a 5K and 1-mile fun run. Musical entertainment included the Dutchtown Sound, the Chase Tyler Band, That 70s Band and David...
Warm and Windy Sunday, Stormy Monday
After a windy day with highs in the mid and upper 80s, we will see warm and humid weather through the overnight hours. Gusty winds will remain across the area as temperatures fall into the lower 70s. Sunday will be another windy day with sun and clouds mixing. Highs reach once again into the mid and upper 80s.
This national Korean barbecue chain to open a Lafayette location
A Korean barbecue restaurant chain with locations across the country announced it will open a Lafayette location. KPOT Korean BBQ and Hot Pot will open in the what is likely the old Tuesday Morning space in the Ambassador Row shopping center at 3605 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, its website indicates. The...
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