St. Landry Parish School Board votes unanimously to merge Opelousas Jr. High with Opelousas Sr. High OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — The St. Landry Parish School Board met to discuss the future of two Opelousas schools and voted unanimously to merge Opelousas Junior High with Opelousas

The St. Landry Parish School Board met to discuss the future of two Opelousas schools and voted unanimously to merge Opelousas Junior High with Opelousas Senior High.

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under influence of alcohol and drugs LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol near her Southern California home. Authorities say Spears was pulled

Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs near her Southern California home and released, authorities said. A statement from Spears' representative calls the arrest "inexcusable."

Acadiana Center for the Arts hosts Student Arts Expo LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Downtown Lafayette is set to burst with creativity on Saturday, March 14, as the Acadiana Center for the Arts hosts its Student Arts Expo. The

Downtown Lafayette will come alive on Saturday, March 14, with the Student Arts Expo parade, starting at Parc Sans Souci at 10 a.m. Celebrate local student talents and enjoy guided tours, a mural unveiling, and performances throughout the day.

Where's Al? Trombone Collective The Louisiana Trombone Collective brings trombone players from around the state together. Dust off your trombone and join in. Al Hebert speaks with Benjamin Yates to find out more. Where's

The Louisiana Trombone Collective brings trombone players from around the state together. Dust off your trombone and join in. Al Hebert speaks with Benjamin Yates to find out more. Where's Al is brought to you by Bayou Vermilion District.

Second Harvest Food Bank acquires new cargo van to expand services to Iberia Parish LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Second Harvest Food Bank is ramping up its efforts to combat food insecurity with additional resources. The organization recently acquired a new cargo van to

Second Harvest Food Bank is ramping up its efforts to combat food insecurity with additional resources. The organization recently acquired a new cargo van to extend its services in Loreauville.

Louisiana advances plan on $100 million investment on new voting machines (NEWS 15) — Louisiana officials are advancing a plan to revamp the state's voting machines. The initiative involves a $100 million investment to replace outdated machines statewide, which are more

Louisiana officials are advancing a plan to revamp the state's voting machines. The initiative involves a $100 million investment to replace outdated machines statewide, which are more than 25 years old.

Rayne in running for America's favorite small town RAYNE, La. (NEWS 15) — Rayne is in the running for a prestigious title in Parade Magazine's contest celebrating small-town America. The city, known as the Frog Capital of the

Rayne is in the running for a prestigious title in Parade Magazine's contest celebrating small-town America. The city, known as the Frog Capital of the World, has made the cut to potentially be named America's favorite small town.

Rare 4.9 earthquake hits Louisiana; strongest in 14 years SHREVEPORT, La. (NEWS 15) — Louisiana experienced a rare magnitude 4.9 earthquake Thursday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was about 36 miles south-southeast of Shreveport. It was

Louisiana experienced a rare magnitude 4.9 earthquake Thursday morning. The USGS reported the epicenter was near Shreveport. It was the strongest earthquake in the area in nearly 14 years, according to the USGS.

Broussard set to welcome Ochsner Lafayette General stand-alone emergency hospital BROUSSARD, La. (NEWS 15) — Broussard is set to welcome a new stand-alone emergency hospital as construction is slated to begin soon. The development by Ochsner Lafayette General aims to

Broussard is set to welcome a new stand-alone emergency hospital as construction is slated to begin soon. The development by Ochsner Lafayette General aims to expand hospital services in one of the fastest-growing areas of Lafayette Parish.

Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he's replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the

President Donald Trump says he's replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

Heart of Acadiana: Lourdes Women's and Children's Hospital gives tour of new NICU LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has opened at Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Children's Hospital in Lafayette, offering advanced care for newborns

A new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has opened at Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Children's Hospital in Lafayette, offering advanced care for newborns in Acadiana. Heart of Acadiana is sponsored by Service Chevrolet Cadillac.

Gov. Landry pens letter to superintendents across Louisiana urging them to display Ten Commandments BATON ROUGE, La. (NEWS 15) — Gov. Jeff Landry has directed public schools in Louisiana to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. In a letter addressed to superintendents statewide, the

Gov. Jeff Landry has directed public schools in Louisiana to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. In a letter addressed to superintendents statewide, the governor emphasized the potential benefits for students.

Lafayette woman accused of starting deadly Ossun fire in 2024 ruled unfit to stand trial LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — An Acadiana woman will not go on trial for a deadly fire over a year ago that killed one sister, and injured her mother and

Kalayshia Lagrange, 24, of Lafayette, who has been in jail since her arrest on murder charges related to a deadly fire over a year ago that killed one sister, and injured her mother and another sister, was ruled unfit to stand trial.

Fog, Warmth, Then Storms Arrive Dense fog impacted marine waters and coastal areas across Southern Louisiana on Thursday morning, prompting an advisory. We are seeing continued warmth as a flow of moist air from the

Dense fog impacted marine waters and coastal areas across Southern Louisiana on Thursday morning, prompting an advisory. We are seeing continued warmth as a flow of moist air from the Gulf settles in.

Fire at Express Inn in Lafayette causes severe damage LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Firefighters tackled a blaze at a motel overnight that caused significant damage, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. Officials reported it happened at the Express

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a motel overnight that caused significant damage, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. Officials reported it happened at the Express Inn on NE Evangeline Thruway.

Investigators can't determine if Mamou home had working smoke alarms; cause of fire still unknown MAMOU, La. (NEWS 15) — A devastating fire in Mamou claimed the lives of two people, leaving investigators struggling to determine the whether the home had working smoke alarms. The

A devastating fire in Mamou claimed the lives of two people, leaving investigators struggling to determine whether the home had working smoke alarms. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Scooter operator in critical condition after being hit by 3 vehicles, suspected drunk driver arrested LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A person, who was riding an electric scooter, is hospitalized after getting hit by three vehicles, one of them operated by a suspected drunk driver,

UPDATE: A person, who was riding an electric scooter, is hospitalized after getting hit by 3 vehicles, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Dakota Wagoner, 36, of Lafayette, is charged with vehicular negligent injuring and OWI.

Person hospitalized in critical condition after getting hit by vehicle in Lafayette LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A person is hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle overnight, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Authorities reported it happened on West Pinhook Road

A person is hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle overnight, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Authorities reported it happened on West Pinhook Road near the Vermilion River.

New UL President Ramesh Kolluru meets with students and faculty LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette welcomed its new president, Ramesh Kolluru, who addressed students and faculty after moving into his role. Kolluru, who took

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette welcomed its new president, Ramesh Kolluru, who addressed students and faculty after moving into his role.

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns upset No. 2 LSU, 7-2 LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Ragin' Cajuns delivered an unforgettable performance, defeating the No. 2 LSU Tigers, 7-2. at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park, on Wednesday, March

The Ragin' Cajuns delivered an unforgettable performance, defeating the No. 2 LSU Tigers, 7-2, at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park, on Wednesday.

Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89 (AP) — Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has

Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died. He was 89.

I-10 shut down in both directions on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge near Whiskey Bay after crashes WHISKEY BAY, La. (NEWS 15) — Traffic on I-10 East and I-10 West came to a halt near Whiskey Bay on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge because of separate crashes involving

Traffic on I-10 East and I-10 West came to a halt near Whiskey Bay on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge because of separate crashes involving multiple 18-wheelers.

Go Red for Women explains heart disease is No. 1 killer of new moms LAFAYETTE, La. — Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S., or more simply put, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms. Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S., or more simply put, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms.

Explosive devices seized in Lafayette Parish; wanted fugitive from Florida arrested LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. — Multiple explosive devices have been seized and rendered safe, and one man is under arrest following a successful multi-agency operation in Lafayette Parish. Orlando Burleigh, 55,

Orlando Burleigh, 55, of Florida, is facing charges after multiple explosives were seized in Lafayette Parish. He was wanted by the US Marshals & ATF.

Where's Al? Lovewell Center The Lovewell Center in Lafayette is a place where people experiencing economic hardship or homelessness can receive a hand without judgement. It's about taking them to the next level with

The Lovewell Center in Lafayette is a place where people experiencing economic hardship or homelessness can receive a hand without judgment. Where's Al is brought to you by Bayou Vermilion District.

Opelousas Public Library kicks off renovation project OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — Opelousas city leaders gathered to kick off an important renovation project for the Opelousas Public Library. The project will bring upgrades to restrooms, new flooring,

Opelousas city leaders gathered to kick off an important renovation project for the Opelousas Public Library. The project will bring upgrades to restrooms, new flooring, a new elevator, fresh interior paint, and additional computers.

Acadiana Regional Airport in Iberia Parish breaks ground on main artery extension IBERIA PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — Officials in Iberia Parish broke ground at the Acadiana Regional Airport on an extension of the main artery into the complex. Once completed, Hangar

Officials in Iberia Parish broke ground at the Acadiana Regional Airport on an extension of the main artery into the complex. Once completed, Hangar Drive will be fully reconstructed and extended to enhance access and support economic growth.

UL hoops teams win 'play-in' games of Sun Belt Conference Tournament PENSACOLA, Fla. (NEWS 15) — The Sun Belt Conference Tournament brought fresh challenges and triumphs for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's basketball teams. Both the men's and women's teams

The Sun Belt Conference Tournament brought fresh challenges and triumphs for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's basketball teams. Both the men's and women's teams faced Georgia State in play-in games, each securing a victory.

Warm, Humid, Wet Pattern Returns Today, warm and humid conditions are in place, with temperatures slightly warmer this morning, generally in the upper 60s. Patchy to dense marine fog is also possible, particularly south of

Today, warm and humid conditions are in place, with temperatures slightly warmer this morning, generally in the upper 60s. Patchy to dense marine fog is also possible, particularly south of the I-10 corridor.

LOGA president explains implications for Louisiana to surging gas prices (NEWS 15) — Gas prices have surged, with the average price of a gallon jumping by 11 cents amid rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran. Stocks have

Gas prices have surged, with the average price of a gallon jumping by 11 cents amid rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran. Mike Moncla, president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, spoke with News 15 about the implications for Louisiana.