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Crawfish demand and prices go up in Lafayette on Good Friday
10+ hour, 35+ min ago (215+ words) With crawfish season in full swing, The Cajun Table in Lafayette saw a surge of customers as families gathered for the traditional Good Friday meal. The timing of Easter weekend with peak crawfish season typically means high demand. However, labor…...
Lafayette considers ordinance to fine or even jail homeless; advocates express concern
8+ hour, 20+ min ago (336+ words) Homeless Encampment in Lafayette (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " The Lafayette City Council is considering an ordinance that would criminalize homelessness in the Hub City. The proposed measure has sparked debate among council members and homeless advocates. The ordinance, as…...
Catholics in Lafayette walk and pray the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (199+ words) The Christian faithful in Acadiana observed Good Friday by attending church services. Roman Catholics marked the day by praying the Stations of the Cross. On the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus and at neighboring Girard Park, the university's Catholic…...
18-wheeler catches fire on I-10 West in Lafayette
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (255+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " An 18-wheeler fire blocked a lane on I-10 West between Ambassador Caffery Parkway and University Avenue in Lafayette on Friday, April 3, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. DOTD officials reported heavy delays in the area…...
Family Justice Center of Acadiana opens in downtown Lafayette
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (285+ words) Family Justice Center of Acadiana Ribbon Cutting on April 2, 2026 (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " An organization that helps domestic violence survivors opened a new space in downtown Lafayette with help from the sheriff's office. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for…...
MMR Modular Solutions holds ribbon-cutting ceremony in Lafayette for its newest & largest facility
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (103+ words) MMR Modular Solutions Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on April 2, 2026 (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " MMR Modular Solutions celebrated the grand opening of its new assembly facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 200,000-square-foot building, located on West Pont des Mouton Road, is the…...
Lafayette leaders raise Festival International de Louisiane flag outside LCG headquarters
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (189+ words) Festival International de Louisiane Flag Raising on April 1, 2026 (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " Local leaders raised the Festival International de Louisiane flag outside Lafayette Consolidated Government headquarters, marking the start of the countdown to the 40th annual celebration. The five-day event…...
Woman paralyzed after Lafayette scooter crash speaks from hospital
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (141+ words) Julie Steed (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " A Lafayette woman is speaking out exclusively to News 15 from her hospital bed nearly a month after a crash left her permanently paralyzed. She was struck by an alleged drunk driver while riding…...
Lafayette Parish School Board member Chad Desormeaux resigns following shoplifting citation
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (167+ words) Lafayette Parish School Board Member Chad Desormeaux, District 2 (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " A Lafayette Parish School Board member has resigned after being cited for shoplifting. The Lafayette Parish School System reported Chad Desormeaux, who represents District 2, submitted his resignation…...
Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet set to deliver State of the Parish address
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (457+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet will deliver her State of the Parish address at the Cajundome Convention Center on Tuesday. News 15 spoke with her ahead of the speech to preview the message she plans to share with…...