LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A high school basketball coaching legend surprised his team before its big game against a rival after he was away for several months due to health issues. There was heartfelt story from St. Thomas More on Friday, Jan. 26. Coach Danny Broussard entered through a side door so he could surprise his team.The drugs were seized last week during a traffic stop on I-10 in Lafayette Parish. Staff Sergeant Trevor Picard initiated the stop and was initially denied consent to search the vehicle by the driver, identified as Shawn Williams, 43, of New Orleans.Henderson, La (KADN) In Henderson, after more than 50 years, Tuesday was the last day people in the small town were able to pick up mail at their local post office.Now that the post office is closed, residents are forced to drive 7.8 miles to Breaux Bridge to pick up their mail from now on.The motive for the murder is under investigation. But Only on News 15: video is now being looked at by investigators as potential evidence in the case. Carencro High student Jaylin Joiner, 18, was gunned down while getting off a school bus on Bradford Drive right outside the city limits on Friday, March 1.Jul 22, 2023 · Lafayette, La., July 21, 2023 – Scott Brazda, a popular fixture of Acadiana’s television news landscape for more than 30 years is making the move to a new home effective Monday morning, July 24, when he debuts with the News 15 Today team as co-anchor of Acadiana’s premiere source for morning news, community events and local lifestyle coverage.Nov 22, 2023 · Lafayette Mayor-President elect Monique Blanco Boulet celebrates her victory in the runoff election. LAFAYETTE, LA — Today, the Geaux MBB Transition Team is proud to announce the appointment of seven distinguished community leaders as Transition Co-Chairs by Mayor-President Elect Monique Boulet. The Transition Co-Chairs are:KADN/KLAF NEWS15. 119 followers. 6mo. Nanette Lavergne. VP/General Manager NEWS15 KADN/KLAF/MYNET. 6mo. NEWS15 is hiring!! Digital Sales Coordinator KADN/KLAF, the FOX and NBC affiliate in ...St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville was evacuated during a Mass Saturday over some sort of threat. A livestream on the church's website shows 48 minutes into the service, a man approached the priest on the altar and whispered something into his ear. The chaos unfolded as 60 children were set to make their First Communion.Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks. We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:Former Kaplan police chief arrested on several charges, including impersonating police officer. Updated May 15, 2024. KAPLAN, La. (KADN) — The former Kaplan police chief has found himself on the other side of the law. Investigators said Boyd Adams is facing mu….By BRETT MARTEL. Updated 4:35 PM PDT, May 24, 2024. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints made an $11.4 million payment toward Superdome renovations Friday, diffusing a public standoff between the NFL club and state officials who oversee the stadium that will host the next Super Bowl. Announcement of the payment by the club and the Louisiana ...A review of records by the FOX 5 I-Team finds Doraville PD takes some DUI suspects to jail, and lets others go, which may be a bigger problem. The city blames a policy change by the DeKalb County ...The newly-elected officials of Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) will be sworn in during an Oath of Office Ceremony for the inauguration of Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet; The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center; Members of the Lafayette City Council and Lafayette Parish Council will also be sworn in;Get the latest Lafayette and Acadiana area news, weather forecasts, Saints, LSU and high school sports, community events and breaking news, including New Iberia, St. Martinville, Ville Platte,...Jada Duhon, Adoption Coordinator with the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center, joined News15 at Noon to show off sweet Julian to viewers. Julian is a 4 month old pupLAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Lafayette police said an officer shot a person armed with a gun and firing shots in the area after officers responded to a shooting on Evangeline Thruway in which one victim was shot inside a business. Police said it happened in the 1200 block of NE Evangeline Thruway, which is near Castille Avenue, …LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — There was a fiery crash in a Lafayette neighborhood on Friday, Feb. 23. Surveillance video captured along Pandora Street shows a car slamming into a utility pole, and then bursting into flames. According to the Lafayette Police Department, the driver of the car ran away from the scene.New Iberia, La (KADN) After the driver of an 18-wheeler was struck by a train while being stuck on train tracks, News 15 investigates, discovering the driver wasn’t supposed to be anywhere near the railroad tracks on highway 182 in New Iberia. The driver was carrying over 90,000 pounds of machinery and state police issued a citation to the ...20 Mar 2022 ... FROM FOX-15 KADN NEWS STORY BY JEFF HORCHAK: EUNICE, La. - The largest beef processing facility in Louisiana is located in Acadiana.0. Marcelle Fontenot is a native of Opelousas and earned her Mass Communications degree with Honors at Southern University. She began her journalism career here in Lafayette in 2004 and hasn't looked back. As she approaches the 20-year mark, she co-anchors the 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 newscasts at News15. "I was bitten by the news bug early," she ...The Louisiana Voodoo of the Arena Football League is coming to Lafayette, according to 103.7 ESPN Radio. LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The Louisiana Voodoo of the Arena Football League is coming to Lafayette, according to 103.7 ESPN Radio. The team was originally scheduled to play in Lake Charles but issues with ASM, the Lake Charles Event Center's ...Live video provided during newscasts, major weather coverage and breaking news. Watch the most-recent News 15 newscast when we’re not live streaming. Newscast Schedule:Opelousas, LA - Opelousas Police responded to an alarming shooting incident that took place at the rear of North City Park. The incident, which occurred just before 8:00 P.M., was reported to the authorities by vigilant Park Rangers who discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound. Prompt medical assistance was summoned, and the injured ...We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.A Washington man died after getting hit by a vehicle on PHI Drive in Lafayette on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Officers with the Lafayette Police Department said a man walking in 100 block of PHI Drive was hit by a vehicle and died. The victim was identified as Richard Vidrine Sr., 71, of Washington.Lafayette Parish – Shortly before 8:30 a.m. on March 20, 2023, Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle crash on the I-49 Northwest Frontage Road near Gatehouse drive in Lafayette Parish. The crash claimed the life of 59-year-old Maria B. Felton of Carencro.Apr 10, 2024 · NWS will send a team to Opelousas to survey the damage to determine if it was caused by a tornado but the team may not make it to the area until Thursday. Powerful storms downed trees and knocked out power to thousands in St. Landry Parish, Acadia Parish, Evangeline Parish, St. Martin Parish, and other parts of Acadiana.Jan 19, 2022 · Princess Jhané Stepherson-Lowry is a News Reporter and fill in Anchor and Producer. Princess Jhané joined News 15 in August of 2020 from the Sunshine State of Florida. She was born in Rochester, New York and was raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She found her love for storytelling after becoming a lead editor and sports reporter for her high ...The Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission put on a Familiarity Tour for travel agents on Tuesday, May 21. The event came as US News & World Report just named Lafayette as the best city to live in Louisiana. LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Events like Festival International draw thousands of tourists each year to Acadiana.Power restored after City of Kaplan outage, but schools will be closed Thursday. May 10, 2023 Updated May 10, 2023. 0. Downed transmission line that cut off electricity in the city of Kaplan.News 15 has learned Opelousas Police Officer Savannah Butler, who is currently on paid administrative leave in connection with a shooting that injured the police chief and his wife, has submitted a letter of resignation; Police Chief Graig LeBlanc; Crystal LeBlanc, a captain with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office; Sheriff Bobby Guidroz; love triangle;As part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration, Tony’s partnered with Louisiana’s own Rotolo’s to add Creole flavor to some new pizzas and calzones. Rotolo’s is now offering its limited time menu featuring items made with Tony’s seasonings, marinades and mixes. The new items include the Breakfast Pizza, Cajun Boil Pizza, Cajun Hot Brown ...The victims who were shot ranged in age from 17 to 25 years old. The other two women hurt while running away were 21 and 22 years old. All nine victims were taken to an area hospital for treatment.Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own WayABBEVILLE, La. (KADN) — Abbeville police said three people are wanted for a shooting at a local motel that left one person injured. Police said it happened at the Motel 6 on Veterans Memorial Drive on Thursday, March 21, around 11:15 p.m. They added the victim was hit in the arm when a shooter fired about 15 rounds at him.6 days ago · LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — News 15 Investigates is taking a closer look into Lafayette’s largest fentanyl bust on record in which just last month, Lafayette police seized nearly $1 million of the deadly drug. And now, police are warning that the Hub City is becoming a hub for fentanyl activity. LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Lafayette police said ...The Louisiana Voodoo of the Arena Football League is coming to Lafayette, according to 103.7 ESPN Radio. LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The Louisiana Voodoo of the Arena Football League is coming to Lafayette, according to 103.7 ESPN Radio. The team was originally scheduled to play in Lake Charles but issues with ASM, the Lake Charles Event Center's ...Brink averaged 15.1 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.5 blocks for the Cardinal last season. She is one of two players left from Stanford's 2021 title team and more will be expected of her with the graduation of Haley Jones. "She has great hands, great touch, and is passing really well. Cam is very competitive," Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer said.LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Longtime Acadiana radio personality Bobby Novosad was inside Pat's in Henderson when the tornado hit. It ripped off the restaurant's roof and sent metal rods flying, which led to a near-death experience for Novosad. He was setting up to DJ a graduation party at the time of the twister. "It started raining and it ...Lafayette, La (KADN) News 15 investigates has obtained this ring camera video, showing the shootout between the teens.The video shows two teens driving up to a house on Evelyn Drive, which is off Cameron Street in Lafayette. Also, another teen walks up to the car and shortly after an alleged drug exchange, one of the teens fires multiple rounds at a car.The Louisiana Voodoo of the Arena Football League is coming to Lafayette, according to 103.7 ESPN Radio. LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The Louisiana Voodoo of the Arena Football League is coming to Lafayette, according to 103.7 ESPN Radio. The team was originally scheduled to play in Lake Charles but issues with ASM, the Lake Charles Event Center's ...On May 1, 2023 Investigators additionally arrested Sierra Renee Morris, age 23, of Ville Platte, LA., 70586 Morris was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail on the following charges: Investigators on May 1, 2023 also arrested a 16 year old male juvenile for his involvement in the shooting. The juvenile was transported to a juvenile holding ...The drugs were seized last week during a traffic stop on I-10 in Lafayette Parish. Staff Sergeant Trevor Picard initiated the stop and was initially denied consent to search the vehicle by the driver, identified as Shawn Williams, 43, of New Orleans.LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A jury was seated Monday, May 20, in the federal child pornography trial of a former teacher in Vermilion and Lafayette parishes. Jacob de la Paz was caught on video, apparently saying sexually explicit things to a teenage girl he tutored. The 12 jurors for the trial, most of them women, were seated after about three ...Visit the post for more. Acadiana's Local News Leader -- bringing Lafayette the latest news, weather, sports and entertainmentEarly Today. 4:00 AM - 4:30 AM New CC. A comprehensive first look at overnight news events from the nation and the world includes weather, business, entertainment and sports reports. Paid Program. 4:30 AM - 5:00 AM TV-G. Sponsored television programming.Mar 6, 2023 · Ragin Cajun fans gather for UL men's basketball team game. Lafayette,La (KADN) - "I hope we blow them out of the water," smiles Gabe Oaks. That's exactly what the University of Louisiana at Lafayette men's basketball team sought to do against South Alabama. Ragin Cajuns fans were ecstatic ahead of this title game as many remember the loss ...Lafayette, Acadiana; News, weather forecasts; Saints, LSU and high school sports; Community events; Breaking news; New Iberia, St. Martinville, Ville Platte ...DETROIT (KADN) — LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, was drafted by the Washington Commanders at No. 2 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Daniels had one of the most prolific seasons in SEC history. He passed for 3,812 yards and 40 touchdowns. He only threw four interceptions and had a 72.2 completion percentage.The Statewide Burn Ban was modified to allow local jurisdiction to opt out the active order issued on August 25, 2023 which prohibits all private burning, with no limitations. All Lafayette parish fire chiefs have decided to opt out of the Statewide Burn Ban. However, residents must be aware that local burn ordinances are still in place.News15, Lafayette, Louisiana. 55,618 likes · 2,796 talking about this. News15 KADN-TV, owned by Allen Media Broadcasting, is Acadiana's home for NBC and FOX.Meet The Sales Team; ... (KADN) — Opelousas Police Officer Savannah Butler is no longer on the force. The Opelousas City Council voted Tuesday night to accept her resignation. ... (KADN) — News 15 has learned Opelousas Police Officer Savannah Butler, who is currently on paid administrative leave in connection with a shooting that …LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A Lafayette Marine who died overseas was laid to rest back at home. Funeral services were held for Lance Cpl. Nicholas Dural, 20, in Lafayette on Saturday, Jan. 13. He was laid to rest in Fountain Memorial Cemetery. Dural died last month while on duty guarding the US embassy in the Republic of Congo.The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Flood Warning for the Vermilion River in Lafayette at the Surrey Street Gage. Storm Track 15 meteorologists estimate five to eight inches of rain fell between midnight and 4 a.m. That amount of rain falling so rapidly means standing water.LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KADN) — Deputies with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help to find two men wanted in the killing of a Carencro High student who was shot as he was getting off a school bus. Deputies are looking for Da'Marion Roy, 19, and Todd Arceneaux Jr., 20. They added Roy and Arceneaux are wanted ...Lafayette, La (KADN) -- The suspect in one of last week's deadly shootings at a Lafayette motel has died of a self-inflicted gunshot, police say. It happened during a standoff Tuesday morning. Investigators say Clifton Washington, 34, was identified as the suspect in the shooting death of Nancy Herrick, 39, of St. Martinville.CARENCRO, La. (KADN) — Officials have determined the gas smell at Carencro High and Live Oak Elementary that prompted officials to evacuate the schools was not from a gas leak. Officials said the smell that was reported as a possible gas leak was actually the odor from the heating system turning on at the schools.0. Marcelle Fontenot is a native of Opelousas and earned her Mass Communications degree with Honors at Southern University. She began her journalism career here in Lafayette in 2004 and hasn't looked back. As she approaches the 20-year mark, she co-anchors the 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 newscasts at News15. "I was bitten by …MONTGOMERY, Ala. (KADN) — The Louisiana Ragin' Cajun baseball team dropped its opening game in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament to Old Dominion. UL-Lafayette owed more than $30,000 after Arena Football League team foldsJason Nappi. Akemi Briggs. Jan 19, 2022. 0. News15 Chief Meteorologist Jason Nappi comes to Acadiana from Spartanburg, SC where he was a meteorologist for WSPA-TV for three years. He has also had stops in Augusta, GA at WJBF-TV; Oak Hill, WV at WOAY-TV; Portland, ME at WMTW-TV; Manchester, NH at WMUR-TV; Elmira, NY at WETM-TV; and New York City ...Lafayette, La (KADN) Louisiana governor elect Jeff Landry held another briefing on Wednesday about his transition plans. The governor elect told News 15 he wants to unite the state, but at the same time taking a swipe at our state's largest city. He also said at the top of his list of priorities are crime and keeping the state as one.Investigators say just after 6 p.m. Thursday, Arby's employees found their manager's body inside the walk-in freezer. New Iberia Police Capt. Leland Laseter tells News 15 that investigators do not suspect foul play. "We're taking extra precautions during the investigation. Pretty much completed our process at the crime scene after completely ...The TBS Rankings Team is committed to providing objective, helpful, and accurate school and program rankings. We use a complex methodology to rank institutions based on key factors...IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (KADN) — All lanes have reopened after a multi-vehicle crash on I-10 West on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge near mile marker 131, which is about halfway between the Ramah exit and Whiskey Bay, closed the …Jada Duhon and Kelly Murphy, joined News15 at Noon with Cocoa Puffs, who is sweet as pie! Cocoa Puffs is searching for his 'Furever Home' this Thanksgiving Holiday.Photo courtesy of Pixaby. Lafayette, LA -- On 06/20/2023, The Lafayette Police Department with the assistance of Harrison County Sheriff’s Office arrested a second suspect in connection with this homicide investigation. The suspect is identified as a one Milford Cumberland III, 55, of Gulfport, Mississippi.School Bus. (CREDIT: Pixabay) (KADN) — After another round of storms in Acadiana, some schools are forced to close for the day. ACADIA PARISH: Church Point Elementary. Church Point High. Church Point Middle (12:30 p.m. Dismissal) EVANGELINE PARISH: All Public Schools.NWS will send a team to Opelousas to survey the damage to determine if it was caused by a tornado but the team may not make it to the area until Thursday. Powerful storms downed trees and knocked out power to thousands in St. Landry Parish, Acadia Parish, Evangeline Parish, St. Martin Parish, and other parts of Acadiana.77°F. Lafayette forecast, weather, radar, and severe weather alerts. Storm Track 15's daily and hourly forecast for Lafayette, Louisiana and Acadiana.Communication is the cornerstone of any successful team. Without clear and effective communication, teams can become disjointed, unproductive, and ultimately fail to achieve their ...SCOTT, La. (KADN) — Jason St. Pierre, the former principal at Walker High School, which is in the Baton Rouge area, who was at the center of controversy in October when he decided to punish a student after video of her twerking at a private party circulated on social media, is the new principal at Acadiana High.KADN is a Fox local network affiliate in Lafayette, LA. You can watch KADN local news, weather, traffic, live sports, daytime, primetime, & late night programming. You will be able to watch the broadcast station with an antenna on Channel 15 or by subscribing to a live streaming service.LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) - Flu activity in Acadiana appears to have peaked but this comes as more people than ever locally are hospitalized with the flu. However, there are ways to keep yourself safe. Across the nation, the hotspots have not changed much. We are still seeing high levels of activity just about everywhere but the central US.LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A 38-year-old man is fighting for his life after witnesses say someone shoved a gun in his mouth and fired. Neighbors who saw it happen gave a chilling account of the shooting on Riley Street in Lafayette early Tuesday, Jan. 23.In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, teamwork is more important than ever. Companies that have strong teams are more likely to achieve their goals and outper...Lafayette Parish – Shortly before 8:30 a.m. on March 20, 2023, Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle crash on the I-49 Northwest Frontage Road near Gatehouse drive in Lafayette Parish. The crash claimed the life of 59-year-old Maria B. Felton of Carencro.Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own WayMAMOU, La. (KADN) -- The Louisiana State Fire Marshal is investigating whether a series of house fires in Mamou are the work of an arsonist. Those blazes happened Friday in the 500 block of East Street and the 900 block of Mulberry Street. There were multiple homes either destroyed or heavily damaged by fire near the intersection of those two ...INDIAN BAYOU, La. (KADN) — A very strong thunderstorm packing winds of 70 to 75 miles per hour destroyed a barn when it tore through the small community of Indian Bayou in Vermilion Parish on Thursday. The powerful winds picked up the roof of that barn and tossed it into the trees and scattered debris all over the yard, hurling it more than ...Mar 6, 2023 · Ragin Cajun fans gather for UL men's basketball team game. Lafayette,La (KADN) - "I hope we blow them out of the water," smiles Gabe Oaks. That's exactly what the University of Louisiana at Lafayette men's basketball team sought to do against South Alabama. Ragin Cajuns fans were ecstatic ahead of this title game as many remember the loss ...By BRETT MARTEL. Updated 4:35 PM PDT, May 24, 2024. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints made an $11.4 million payment toward Superdome …OPELOUSAS, La. (KADN) — The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a teen who escaped the parish jail in Opelousas on Saturday, Jan. 20. Deputies said Dereon Freeman, 15, of Eunice, was last seen headed west towards the Eunice area. They added he is wanted for two counts of attempted murder and should ...Going it alone is no longer an option. Car companies are struggling go it alone in the autonomous age. As the costs and experience needed to develop self-driving vehicles come into...VILLE PLATTE, La. (KADN) -- A Ville Platte deputy city marshal is dead, another person was critically wounded and a suspect was killed in a shootout Monday night. That's according to information provided by Louisiana State Police along with additional details from a News 15 source with knowledge of the situation.The shelter will be open from Monday, January 15, beginning at 3 p.m. and will remain open until Wednesday, January 17, until 5 p.m. If you or someone you know anticipates being in need of shelter due to homelessness, living in a home without electricity, or living in a home with inadequate heat, please call (337) 457-2891 or (337) 336-2291 ...Get the latest Lafayette and Acadiana area news, weather forecasts, Saints, LSU and high school sports, community events and breaking news, including New Iberia, St. Martinville, Ville Platte,...Ville Platte,La(KADN)- Louisiana State Police are now overseeing the investigation into a deadly shooting in Ville Platte that killed two people. Another person was badly hurt. State police tell News 15, deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office, as well as the Marshal's Office were serving a search warrant for drugs.Lafayette, La (KADN) The latest shootings in Lafayette left three wounded and killed Devin McZeal. These shootings happened just four hours apart from each other and would be the 15th homicide of the year, according to Lafayette Police. "We had a shooting on October 7th that happened at 10:40 at night and then we also had one on October 8th at ...Jim Hummel. 5,133 likes · 294 talking about this. Evening anchor, News15 KADN/KLAF.Jada Duhon, stopped by News15 at Noon with sweet Anca! Anca is LASCC's Pet of the Week! This sweet girl just wants to be loved on. Literally. She craves affection.SCOTT, La. (KADN) — Jason St. Pierre, the former principal at Walker High School, which is in the Baton Rouge area, who was at the center of controversy in October when he decided to punish a student after video of her twerking at a private party circulated on social media, is the new principal at Acadiana High.0. Marcelle Fontenot is a native of Opelousas and earned her Mass Communications degree with Honors at Southern University. She began her journalism career here in Lafayette in 2004 and hasn't looked back. As she approaches the 20-year mark, she co-anchors the 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 newscasts at News15. "I was bitten by the news bug early," she ...May 2, 2024 · LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The relaunch of the Arena Football League is reportedly being marred by issues. The Louisiana Voodoo opened its season on Saturday, April 27, in Lafayette at Blackham Coliseum. But we've learned the team's second game, scheduled for Saturday, May 4, at Blackham is being postponed. The Voodoo said it's awaiting some .... Lafayette, La., July 21, 2023 – Scott Brazda, a popular Louisiana drops to loser's bracket of Sun Jada Duhon, Adoption Coordinator with the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center, stopped by News5 at Noon to share the details on Miss Piggy. Miss Piggy is a 6 yearEarly Today. 4:00 AM - 4:30 AM New CC. A comprehensive first look at overnight news events from the nation and the world includes weather, business, entertainment and sports reports. Paid Program. 4:30 AM - 5:00 AM TV-G. Sponsored television programming. ONLY ON NEWS 15: Opelousas school officials speak for first time LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Lafayette firefighters said a vacant single-family home was destroyed by fire on Sunday, Jan. 7. Alton Trahan with the Lafayette Fire Department said crews responded to a fire at a house on West Gilman Road near Friendship Street at 10:15 p.m. He added firefighters were able to get the fire under control within 10 ... Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson said a man shot...
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