News15, Lafayette, Louisiana. 55,455 likes · 2,127 talking about this. News15 KADN-TV, owned by Allen Media Broadcasting, is Acadiana's home for NBC and FOXLAFAYETTE, 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.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 ...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 ...SCOTT, La. (KADN) — Scott Police Chief Chad Leger said there is added security at Scott Middle School after a threat against the school was posted on social media. The Lafayette Parish School System alerted parents that law enforcement was notified about the threat and was actively investigating. Students are in class as the investigation ...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 ...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 against Georgia Southern last year in the …Jim Hummel. 5,133 likes · 294 talking about this. Evening anchor, News15 KADN/KLAF.We’re in the midst of the NBA offseason at the moment, but that doesn’t mean the NBA isn’t on our radar. Oddsmakers have posted 2022-23 NBA season win totals, and if you’re like me...Marissa Guidry with Acadiana Animal Aid, joined News15 at Noon to share two adoptable pups looking for a family to call their own. Aunite Em and Georgeous, are two loveable pups waiting for someone to take a chance on them.Matthew Matherne. (SOURCE: Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office) LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A Lafayette man, who allegedly went to Virginia to pick up a teen, brought her back to Louisiana, and had sex with her, has been arrested. Officers with the Lafayette Police Department said Matthew Matherne, 45, has been booked into the …Jeanerette Police Dept. Two men were shot Friday evening in Jeanerette, police told News 15. One of the two victims died, while the other was wounded. Those shootings happened in a residential area along Peach Street in Jeanerette. Investigators spent hours at the scene gathering evidence, as they tried to piece together exactly what led up to ...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….Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks. We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A News 15 crew recently took you inside a newly formed mental health crisis intervention team with the Lafayette Police Department but the Cares Unit has now been temporarily suspended because of what the department says is a shortage of manpower.LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — News 15 Investigates uncovers the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center (LPCC) has reached full capacity, and as a result, some people who are arrested are being let go. Our media partner, The Current, broke the story and learned the jail is all booked up and there's also a shortage of correctional officers at the ...WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL..SARAH BRYANT-HOLCOMB has been promoted to news director for this Tegna owned NBC/ABC duopoly. Here's the press release .She's ...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.Anchor/Reporter. Savannah Louie is an anchor and multi-media journalist for Atlanta News First. She anchors the 10 p.m. newscast and also reports in other shows on WANF. Savannah joined the Atlanta News First team in September 2021.LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A Lafayette woman is dead following a shooting just before midnight on Saturday. The murder added to a very daunting record for homicides in the Hub City. Deaontrae Sampson, 30, of Lafayette, was indicted in the shooting death of Michelle Touchet, 37, in the 300 block of Sampson Street in north Lafayette on Dec. 9, 2023.LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Lafayette police said a man walking on Ambassador Caffery Parkway near Acadiana Mall was killed after getting hit by a vehicle on Monday, Feb. 5, just before 8:45 p.m. The victim has been identified as a Wilton Miller, 62, of Alexandria.We’re in the midst of the NBA offseason at the moment, but that doesn’t mean the NBA isn’t on our radar. Oddsmakers have posted 2022-23 NBA season win totals, and if you’re like me...If you have any story ideas, press releases, or announcements please email them to us at: [email protected]. Any questions or concerns regarding our closed captioning can be emailed to: Kyle Vidrine. Chief Engineer. 337-237-1500 x2259. Our management team can be reached by phone Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. General Manager. Nanette Lavergne.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 …DUSON, La. (KADN) — Duson police said they were called out to an active shooting situation on Thursday, Feb. 15, in which a man was firing shots at people from inside his mobile home. Police said Karnell Thomas, 53, of Duson, was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail on charges of attempted first-degree murder and resisting arrest by force or ...Meet The Team | kadn.com. WEATHER: News 15 Camera Network. Latest Forecast. Interactive Radar. News15: Download Our Apps.Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks. We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:Sandbags available due to potential flooding. By KADN Staff. May 16, 2024.Jury delivers guilty verdicts in ex-chief's son murder trial. Opelousas, La (KADN)- "He killed my child man." The double murder trial for former Opelousas Police Chief Martin McClendon's son, Jamarcus McClendon ends in a guilty verdict. He was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of Nakia Ramer and Shawn Parish.State. +6. In Hurricane Katrina's wake, twin babies were saved by a US Army leader. Now, they've woven his legacy into their futures. Updated May 24, 2024. HAMPTON, Ga. (CNN) — The milestone unfolding here this week would have seemed unfathomable in the chaos nearly 19 years ago, when the US Army ….News15 is your first source for breaking news, weather, and sports. News15 is your first source for breaking news, weather, and sports. Games. Apps. ... KADN/KLAF. Allen Media Broadcasting. Contains ads. 4.6star. 41 reviews. 1K+ Downloads. Everyone 10+ info. Install. ... Storm Team 10 - WTHI Weather. Allen Media Broadcasting. 4.3 star. ABC12 ...Police are enforcing a new curfew for Kaplan beginning on July 1st in efforts to combat drug trafficking. "The ordinance is basically to stop anyone that's walking or riding a motorized bicycle after 11 pm until 4 am," said Police Chief Josh Hardy. Hardy says this ordinance is designed to keep drug trafficking off of the streets.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.I-10 West was completely reopened around 5 a.m. Wednesday. Scott police are investigating the cause of the crash. SCOTT, La. (KADN) - Scott firefighters said a hazmat crash on I-10 West involving two 18-wheelers, in which one flipped, left one person seriously injured and closed the interstate for.Jan 19, 2022 · Alex Worstell. Jan 19, 2022 Updated Jan 25, 2024. 0. Alex Worstell is an anchor for Good Day Acadiana. Email Alex. Updated Apr 5, 2022. Updated Jan 20, 2022. Updated Jan 25, 2024. Updated Jan 25, 2024.Lafayette, La (KADN) Developing news involving the boil water advisory impacting a significant portion of Lafayette.That order remains in place for thousands of hub city residents. Lafayette Utilities system officials are now telling us they hope to be able to lift that advisory by Saturday evening.LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A News 15 crew recently took you inside a newly formed mental health crisis intervention team with the Lafayette Police Department but the Cares Unit has now been temporarily suspended because of what the department says is a shortage of manpower.LAFAYETTE, 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, around 11 p.m.The incomparable team will make their News15 (KADN) debut on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, joining the "most experienced anchor lineup in the Lafayette television …In the championship game, the Commandos earned a hard-fought 4-2 victory to claim their fourth consecutive ACEL Soccer State title. Akemi Briggs. 2021-2022 All-State Awards went to the following Commandos team members: 1st Team: Mary Grace Chopin,Paul Holland, and Ben Sellers. 2nd Team: David Marcanteland Miriam Marcantel.Indices Commodities Currencies StocksLAFAYETTE 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 ...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.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 ...LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Many are rolling up their sleeves to help a Lafayette firefighter in need. A three-day blood drive was set up to help fireman Darion Whetstone, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer. "Just keeping your head in the game and dealing with that mentally is definitely a battle.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.VILLE PLATTE, La. (KADN) -- Ville Platte police are investigating the slaying of a 23-year-old man. Kelon Shemar Thomas of Opelousas was found dead in a ditch early Tuesday. Ville Platte's police chief told News 15 that his body was discovered in a ditch in front of home on Edward Knotoe Thomas Jr. Street.Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson said a man shot himself and later died when deputies served a narcotics search warrant on a house in Egan on Wednesday, Jan. 10; APSO narcotics agents along with uniformed patrol deputies were serving a narcotics search warrant in the 3200 block of the Egan Highway;Two Banks Robbed in Five days around Acadiana. Drakkar Francois. May 30, 2023 Updated May 30, 2023. 0. For the second time in Acadiana another bank gets robbed. On Tuesday morning the robbery happened at the first horizon bank on Moss Street. Lafayette, LA (KADN) For the second time in Acadiana another bank gets robbed.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.Flood Watch issued for parts of Acadiana; more rain moves into area. There was widespread heavy rains and howling winds across Acadiana overnight into Friday morning. The weather affected areas as far north as Avoyelles Parish down to the Gulf of Mexico. LAFAYETTE, La. — After widespread heavy rains and howling winds moved across Acadiana ...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.News 15 Investigates examines the effect of charter schools on everyone's pocketbook. The Lafayette Parish School System argues charters don't operate on a level playing field and their fiscal impacts affect students in the local district. "It is a burden; it is something at which we are trying to look at cost-saving measures," said Lafayette ...