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Man arrested in connection to a drive-by-shooting in Acadia Parish

ACADIA PARISH, La. (ENN) — Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Osage...

Sonic Christmas Parade canceled due to rain, officials say

LAFAYETTE, La. (ENN) — The Sonic Christmas Parade, originally scheduled for Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Lafayette, Louisiana, has been...

Rayne man arrested on charges of first-degree rape: State Police

ACADIA PARISH (ENN) — On November 4, 2024, Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit (LSP SVU) began investigating...

LPSS votes to keep Ovey Comeaux High School open

LAFAYETTE, La (ENN) - On Wednesday evening, the Lafayette Parish School Board is considering the final recommendations for district...

LPSS votes to keep Duson Elementary open

LAFAYETTE, La (ENN) - On Wednesday evening, the Lafayette Parish School Board is considering the final recommendations for district...

Male pedestrian killed in fatal crash on Cameron Street in Lafayette Parish

LAFAYETTE, LA. (ENN) -- Lafayette Police Department eas on the scene of a pedestrian-involved deadly vehicle crash that occurred around...

One person shot at Walmart in Crowley

CROWLEY, La. (ENN) — Authorities say one person was hurt in a shooting at a Walmart in Crowley on Thursday afternoon, and an...

Traffic congested following a major vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler on I-10 near Scott

SCOTT, La. (ENN) — First responders are on the scene of a major vehicle crash on I-10 Eastbound near Scott. The crash occurred on...

Lafayette judge found dead, sources say

LAFAYETTE, La. (ENN) — Judge Jules Edwards of the Lafayette City Court has died at the age of 66, reports say. Sources say he was found...

2 dead following murder-suicide in Acadia Parish: police

ACADIA PARISH, La. (ENN) — Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office are continuing an investigation into a Saturday evening...

Acadia Parish School Board implementing metal detectors in public schools

CROWLEY, La. (ENN) — The Acadia Parish School Board has announced that they will begin implementing metal detectors in all public...

12-year-old and 14-year-old arrested Friday after threatening to “shooting up” Comeaux High

LAFAYETTE, La. (ENN) — According to authorities, two students were taken into custody on Friday in connection with two different events...

Local school districts planning to close due to Tropical Storm Francine

Local school districts in Acadiana are planning to close due to the potential for “dangerous” weather impacts from Tropical Storm...

Acadiana school districts monitoring potential tropical system; updates to come

Local school districts in Acadiana are monitoring the forecasted potential for a tropical system that may impact South Louisiana in the...

I-10 shutdown in Duson due to “major crash involving an 18-wheeler fire,” officials say

DUSON, La. (ENN) — I-10 Westbound at mile marker 92 (near Duson/Mire exit) is closed due to a major crash, officials say. “I-10 WB 92mm...

Large charter bus fire leaves several stranded on side of I-10 in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, La. (ENN) — Firefighters responded to a large vehicle fire involving a charter bus that left several stranded on the side of...

Last minute grocery list? Here’s who’s open for Labor Day in Acadiana

ACADIANA, La. (ENN) — In need of some last minute groceries this Labor Day? Here’s a list of stores open today. Surprisingly so, many...

17-year-old girl dead after vehicle overturns after collision in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, La. (ENN) — Lafayette Police Traffic Investigators are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 300 block of Walker...

Video: SUV fire on I-10 E near Crowley

ACADIA PARISH, La. — First responders are on the scene of a major vehicle fire on Interstate 10 on Sunday evening. The fire is on the...

Woman found shot in car in Lafayette, authorities say

LAFAYETTE, La. (ENN) — The Lafayette Police Department was called to the 100 block of Griggs Avenue at roughly 2:08 in the morning in...

LPD: person intentionally steps in road, hit by 18-wheeler in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, La. (ENN) — A pedestrian has died after being struck by an 18-wheeler on Sunday morning, police say. Lafayette Police say an...

Scott Fire puts out major vehicle fire on Mills St. on Saturday afternoon

SCOTT, La. (ENN) -- Scott Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Saturday afternoon around 3:45 p.m. on Mills Street in Scott, a...

Vehicle crash involving motorcycle on Saturday evening

ACADIA PARISH, La. (ENN) — First responders were on the scene of a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, report says. The crash occurred...

New Iberia man strikes tree, dies in Jeanerette

IBERIA PARISH, La. (ENN) - On August 23, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., a single-vehicle crash occurred on LA Hwy 87 near LSU Bridge...

53-year-old man killed in crash in St. Landry Parish

ARNAUDVILLE, La. (ENN) - State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Friday...

Rayne officer, family killed in single-vehicle crash in Lyons Point

RAYNE, La. (ENN) — A Rayne Police officer was killed, along with his fiancé and child, in a fatal single-vehicle crash. According to a...

RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, endorses Trump

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on Friday dropped his White House bid and announced support for former...

Lafayette Police on scene of “major” vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Thursday night

LAFAYETTE, La. (ENN) — Lafayette Police Department are investigating a major vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The crash occurred at...

The Crawfish Hut thanks community for prayers, announces they will be open this evening following fire

RAYNE, La. (ENN) — The Crawfish Hut Bar & Grill in Rayne announced that they will still be open this evening, following a minor fire....

Lafayette officer struck by drunk driver on Wednesday evening

LAFAYETTE, La. (ENN) — A Lafayette motorcycle officer was struck from behind by a vehicle while conducting an escort. According to...

Fire fighters respond to fire at local hardware store in Rayne

RAYNE, La. (ENN) — Fire fighters are currently on the scene of a major fire at Farmer’s True Value Hardware on S Adams Ave. in Rayne. In...

High school teacher from Rayne wins Louisiana State Teacher of the Year

NEW ORLEANS, La. (ENN) -- A local high school teacher and native of Rayne has won the title of 2025 Louisiana Teacher of the Year. Elise...

Lafayette officer killed in line of duty, officials say

JEANERETTE, La. (ENN) -- One officer was killed in a hostage situation in Jeanerette on Thursday afternoon, police say. Early this...

Biden drops out of presidential election following intense pressure from Democrats

WASHINGTON, D.C. (ENN) — President Biden announced Thursday that he will suspend his 2024 re-election campaign amid mounting pressure...

4-year-old dies from gunshot wound, police say

LAFAYETTE, LA ( ENN ) —– Lafayette Police says they responded to the 100 block of Bryan St. regarding an “injured” four-year-old child....

41-year-old man killed in hit-and-run crash: state police

RAYNE, La. (ENN) — Reports say a 41-year-old citizen of Rayne was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday. Ryan Trahan, 41, was struck by...

President Trump rushed off stage at rally in PA after appearing to be shot near the right ear

PENNSYLVANIA, La. (ENN) — Fmr. President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after he appeared to be shot at his rally in Pennsylvania on...

Woman throws 6-month-old infant in trash can, proceeds to fight another individual in Eunice

On Saturday, June 22, around 3:30 p.m., Eunice Police responded to Walmart in response to a dispute that appeared to be ongoing between...

Fire fighters respond to major vehicle fire in Duson

DUSON, La. (ENN) — A vehicle caught on fire while at the I-10 Travel Center in the 200 block of Austria Road in Duson, LA. At 10:52 AM...

Police executed arrest warrant for male suspect in Rayne

RAYNE, La. (ENN) -- Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office executed a warrant for arrest Wednesday afternoon in Acadia Parish, sources say. The...

Major vehicle crash leaves multiple injured in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, La. (ENN) — Police are currently investigating a major vehicle crash that occurred in Lafayette on Thursday evening. The crash...

One child found dead, sibling safe; suspect arrested after mother found “brutally murdered”

LORANGER, La. (WVUE) - UPDATE: The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the recovery of 4-year-old Erin Brunett’s body. Her...

Two injured in shooting in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, La. (ENN) — Lafayette Police Department responded to the 400 block of Daffodil Loop, in reference to a shooting incident in...

City of Rayne’s annual kids fishing derby rescheduled to June 29

RAYNE, La. (ENN) — The City of Rayne has rescheduled their annual Kids Fishing Derby from this weekend to June 29. The event was set to...

Police in pursuit of one suspect involved in multiple thefts, burglaries in Acadia Parish

UPDATE, June 5 12:20 a.m.: Police were in a pursuit by foot down St. Angela Drive near Branch against one male suspect. Updates to come....

22-year-old woman seen throwing puppies in dumpster arrested on Monday

UPDATE, 3:50pm.: St. Landry Parish Government Investigators said they arrested Jasmine Mouton and Kendall Tyler, both 22 years old of...

Scott firefighters turn “traumatic situation” into a memorable experience after child was struck in the face by a baseball

SCOTT, La. (ENN) — After a child was struck in the face by a baseball at a tournament in Scott on Saturday afternoon, first responders...

Bobcat sightings in Rayne: police

RAYNE, La. (ENN) — Authorities in Rayne say they have received multiple reports of bobcat sightings in the vicinity of Carmichael’s...

“Suspicious package” found at Women’s & Children’s Hospital: report

UPDATE: Police say the scene has been cleared and made safe. The parking lot area is cleared and the hospital has resumed normal...

From interim to permanent, Acadia Parish School Board selects their new Superintendent

CROWLEY, La. (ENN) — The Acadia Parish School Board has elected a new Superintendent at a special session on Tuesday evening. Carol...