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Tornado Watch on January 8, 2024. (CREDIT: KADN) LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — While the back end of the Tornado Watch has been canceled, it has been extended until midnight for a good portion of Acadiana, including Lafayette. A line of storms that moved through Acadiana starting around 8 p.m. will provide our best opportunity of severe weather ...SCOTT, La. (KADN) — Officials with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) said I-10 East has reopened after it was closed past LA 93 in Scott due to a crash. They added backups were about 10 miles long when traffic was allowed to move again just before 6:30 p.m. It is unknown if there were any injuries in the crash.It happened after a vote at Tuesday night's city council meeting. GRAND COTEAU, La. (KADN) — Grand Coteau Police Officer Sam Tezeno has been terminated effective immediately. It happened after a vote at Tuesday night's city council meeting. It comes a few months after Grand Coteau's police chief was arrested by sheriff's deputies on drug ...This market acts as a fundraiser to help the Dreams Dance Team compete at two different competitions. From North Vermilion High School: This will be our 8th year hosting the NV Dream Holiday Gift Market. The market will host 90 vendors and usually averages 700 shoppers. Admission is $5 for adults, with children 12 and under free.MELVILLE, La. (KADN) — A Melville woman is jailed on attempted murder and other charges. Police in that St. Landry Parish town said Kari Ganson, 32, shot into a house in the 600 block of Melville Street on Wednesday, April 3. They added it happened after someone at the address was unable to pay $200 they owed her.LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The federal, parish, and city courthouses in downtown Lafayette were evacuated after a bomb threat was called in Wednesday morning. Roads near the courthouses are blocked off and people are asked to avoid the area after the threat was called in before 9 a.m. Deputies with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reopened ...Kourtney Williams. Kourtney Williams is a nightside reporter. Kourtney is a 2020 graduate of The University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a concentration in broadcasting and minor in English. She is also pursuing a Master of Science in Marketing and Communications from Loyola University.KADN/KLAF announced that news anchor duo Marcelle Fontenot and Jim Hummel will join the News15 team next year. The longtime anchors Marcelle Fontenot and Jim Hummel were part of the the 5 , 6 and ...Pet Tuesday: Meet Gilda and Suku, Acadiana Animal Aids Pets of the Week! Marissa Guidry, with Acadiana Animal Aid, joined News15 at Noon virtually to share about two sweet pups waiting to find their family. Gilda and Suku will make the perfect companion for anyone looking for a new friend. Marissa Guidry, with Acadiana Animal Aid, joined …MORGAN CITY, La. - According to Chief James F. Blair, as of 1:00 p.m. latest updates indicated that all of the problems have been identified. Problems with major utility polesST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KADN) — The right lane was blocked on I-10 West on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge just past Whiskey Bay, causing heavy delays, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). Officials said the problem happened just before 11 a.m. and didn't get cleared until a little after 1 p.m.LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Lafayette police said another person injured in a shootout on Sunset Drive on Jan. 24 has been arrested after being released from the hospital. The suspect is identified as Jaylon Grosse, 19, of Lafayette. Police said he was arrested on Feb. 3 and later booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on …By: KADN Staff. Dec 15, 2023 Updated Dec 15, 2023. 0. Friday, Dec. 15, is News 15 Night at LARC's Noel Acadien au Village. LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Friday, Dec. 15, is News 15 Night at LARC's Noel Acadien au Village. Visit the concession stand, where News 15 employees will be working. We hope to see you there.The “Don't Say Gay” bill prohibits teachers from discussing gender identity or sexual orientation in school classrooms. BATON ROUGE, La. (KADN) — The Louisiana Legislature passed a so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill on Thursday, May 23. The GOP-controlled state Senate approved the item by a 29-7 vote,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 …Furever Home Friday: Meet The Lafayette Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week. Lynn Bourque, Adoption Coordinator with the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center, joined News15 at Noon to share about Nasa. The good news, Nasa got adopted right before her TV debut, but, there are still tons of dogs at the shelter who need homes.Carencro, La (KADN)-News 15 got an Exclusive first look inside Amazon's One point four million square foot Distribution Facility in Carencro as it marks its first anniversary amid the extremely busy holiday shipping season. Originally thought to bring 500 good paying fulltime jobs to the region, it has now turned into over a thousand. "Who would of ever dreamed that Carencro would have a ...KADN Staff. Feb 25, 2024 Updated Mar 6, 2024. 0. The driver of the car involved in a fiery car crash in Lafayette has now been identified and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Lafayette police said they are looking for Connor Chaney, 37. LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The driver of the car involved in a fiery car crash in Lafayette has now ...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.LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — You have a chance to see the iconic Oscar Mayer Weinermobile over the next few days as it makes several stops in Acadiana. We caught up with it at the Rouses Market on Bertrand Drive in Lafayette. The Weinermobile dates back more than eight decades. The vehicle in Lafayette is one of only six in the entire world.See First Look at Jim Hummel and Marcelle Fontenot at KADN News 15 Desk. Several months ago, the Acadiana community witnessed the "end of an era" as Jim Hummel and Marcelle Fontenot, beloved longtime anchors, delivered their final evening news broadcast on KATC-TV 3. Known for their dynamic presence and deep connection with viewers, the pair ...OPELOUSAS, La. (KADN) — The Opelousas High Tigers are state champions again after reaching an agreement with the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. The months-long dispute came to an end in a St. Landry Parish courtroom on Monday, April 29. The entire Opelousas High community is overjoyed knowing this has …

BATON ROUGE, La. (KADN) — Acadiana was not the only part of Louisiana to see death and destruction from severe storms. The dangerous weather followed a trek from near Lake Charles, through Acadiana, and then to the Baton Rouge area on Monday, May 13. In Calcasieu Parish, two tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service.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.Furever Home Friday: Meet Quail Egg. Jada Duhon, with the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center, stopped by News15 at Noon with Quail Egg. This girl is nothing but pure sweetness. She is a gentle, cuddle bug who is great with kids, cats, and other dogs. Adopt her at the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center.KADN Staff. May 21, 2024 Updated 20 hrs ago. 0. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said a trusty was killed during a training exercise. He added the trusty was assigned to pick up cones on site and was driving a "side-by-side" when he lost control and was pinned under the ATV. OPELOUSAS, La. (KADN) — St. Landry Parish Sheriff …

This market acts as a fundraiser to help the Dreams Dance Team compete at two different competitions. From North Vermilion High School: This will be our 8th year hosting the NV Dream Holiday Gift Market. The market will host 90 vendors and usually averages 700 shoppers. Admission is $5 for adults, with children 12 and under free.Tornado Watch on January 8, 2024. (CREDIT: KADN) LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — While the back end of the Tornado Watch has been canceled, it has been extended until midnight for a good portion of Acadiana, including Lafayette. A line of storms that moved through Acadiana starting around 8 p.m. will provide our best opportunity of severe weather ...Officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to reports of shots fired on Johnston Street near East Vermilion Street early Sunday morning and found one victim lying on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound; The victim was pronounced dead on scene; Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division, in addition to Crime Scene Investigators were called to the scene and ...…

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