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Four tornadoes hit Acadiana, no injuries reported

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Four tornadoes hit Acadiana, no injuries reported
The National Weather Service has confirmed four tornadoes across Acadiana Saturday night causing damage in several parishes.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:15 AM
People across parts of Acadiana are dealing with the aftermath of powerful thunderstorms that swept through the region overnight, with at least one tornado touching down. An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down outside of Crowley in rural Acadia Parish.
EF-0 tornado touches down in Acadia Parish, leaving damage behind
ACADIA PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — People across parts of Acadiana are dealing with the aftermath of powerful thunderstorms that swept through the region overnight, with at least one tornado
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February 15, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Goodwill Acadiana unveils Good-Prints shop in Lafayette
Goodwill Acadiana unveils Good-Prints shop in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Goodwill Acadiana celebrated a new venture with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. The organization unveiled Good-Prints, a shop specializing in screen printing and embroidery on
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February 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Pour la sécession du sud de la Louisiane, de ce bord du rideau de pin jusqu’au Golfe du Mexique, pour créer la Nouvelle Acadiana.
February 15, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Acadiana High student Elizabeth Sierra owns Sunshine Bakery and creates cakes, cupcakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, churro cheesecakes and other baked goods from her Lafayette home.
'Something beautiful I created': Acadiana High student bakes, sells desserts
Acadiana High student Elizabeth Sierra owns Sunshine Bakery and creates cakes, cupcakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, churro cheesecakes and other baked goods from her Lafayette home.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Location: 3700 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY/MALL OF ACADIANA PKWY LAFAYETTE, LA
Reason: TRAFFIC ACCIDENT MINOR

Date/Time: 02/14/2026 18:05
February 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Students across Lafayette Parish celebrated Mardi Gras with parades and chicken runs, keeping some of the festive traditions associated with the holiday alive. Heart of Acadiana is sponsored by Service Chevrolet Cadillac.
Heart of Acadiana: Lafayette Parish elementary students celebrate Mardi Gras
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — Students across Lafayette Parish celebrated Mardi Gras with parades and chicken runs, keeping some of the festive traditions associated with the holiday alive. At
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February 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Late in the first half, the Southside Sharks were struggling in a home District 3-5A game against Acadiana on Friday.
Southside surges in second half to claim home district win
Late in the first half, the Southside Sharks were struggling in a home District 3-5A game against Acadiana on Friday.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Man found dead from gunshot wounds near Winsor Drive, Lafayette police say

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Man found dead from gunshot wounds near Winsor Drive, Lafayette police say
Police responded to a report of an unresponsive man shortly after 5 p.m.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:52 AM
The Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana celebrated a local 12th-grade artist who is a finalist in the Cox Mobile Phone Case Design Competition. Tateanna Ben showcased her original artwork for the community.
Local 12th-grader named finalist in Cox Mobile Phone Case Design Competition
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana celebrated a local 12th-grade artist who is a finalist in the Cox Mobile Phone Case Design Competition. Tateanna
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February 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Volunteers from around the country teamed up with Catholic Charities of Acadiana to repair a Lafayette home. The Order of Malta volunteers focused on gutting and renovating the home on Lily St. It was in desperate need of critical rehab.
Volunteers team up with Catholic Charities of Acadiana to repair Lafayette home
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Volunteers from around the country teamed up with Catholic Charities of Acadiana to repair a Lafayette home. The Order of Malta volunteers focused on gutting
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February 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Order of Malta is a lay religious order that has sent volunteers to Acadiana since 2017 to work on mission projects.
Because these volunteers answered a call to serve, a Lafayette woman can remain in her lifelong home
Order of Malta is a lay religious order that has sent volunteers to Acadiana since 2017 to work on mission projects.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Unfortunately many of the ones in the Acadiana region of Louisiana have been stupefied by decades of diminished education and have become so Americanized that they have zero concept of their family history or roots and are completely disconnected with reality these days.
February 13, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Here are the parades and other celebrations happening around Lafayette, LA., and Acadiana leading up to Mardi Gras 2026.
Mardi Gras 2026: Parades and celebrations around Lafayette, Acadiana the weekend before Fat Tuesday
Here are the parades and other celebrations happening around Lafayette, LA., and Acadiana leading up to Mardi Gras 2026.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The aroma of gumbo filled the air at Blackham Coliseum during Lafayette's Roux Fest and Gumbo Cook-off. LAGCOE hosted its third annual event, drawing at least 60 teams from across Acadiana and more than 150 entries.
LAGCOE Roux Fest 2026 draws huge crowd at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The aroma of gumbo filled the air at Blackham Coliseum during Lafayette's Roux Fest and Gumbo Cook-off. LAGCOE hosted its third annual event, drawing at
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February 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Here's what's under construction around Acadiana.
Former YMCA campus to be converted to child care center. See more Acadiana construction.
Here's what's under construction around Acadiana.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Grateful and honored to be elected to the Board of Directors of the Leadership Institute of Acadiana. Leadership Lafayette taught me so much about our community and built lasting relationships. Great seeing old friends, former classmates, and former students. Giving back feels good.
February 13, 2026 at 12:46 PM
A beloved Lafayette institution, Alesi Pizza House, is up for sale after nearly 70 years of serving Italian classics to the community. Made in Acadiana is presented by Butcher Air Conditioning.
Made in Acadiana: Alesi Pizza House for sale after 69 years
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A beloved Lafayette institution, Alesi Pizza House, is up for sale after nearly 70 years of serving Italian classics to the community. The news has
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February 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Johnson can take a swim off the Gulf Coast & catch a current. He'll pay. The law is the best choice he has. He's reminding Acadiana how we became. It was ICE & they called it Le Grande Dérangement. He & Landry doing this in the land of St. Evangeline...take a look at the Mardi Gras floats this year.
February 13, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Community volunteers gathered at Second Harvest Food Bank for a Mardi Gras-themed food packing party, providing much-needed support. Heart of Acadiana is sponsored by Service Chevrolet Cadillac.
Heart of Acadiana: Second Harvest Food Bank volunteers gather for food packing party
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Community volunteers gathered at Second Harvest Food Bank for a Mardi Gras-themed food packing party, providing much-needed support after a challenging 2025. The food bank
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February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Acadiana stays locked into an unseasonably warm and humid pattern — and that’s good news as we head toward Mardi Gras festivities. Thursday remains generally cloudy and very warm, with highs in the mid-70s.
Warm, Humid Mardi Gras Stretch with Spring-like Feel
Acadiana stays locked into an unseasonably warm and humid pattern — and that’s good news as we head toward Mardi Gras festivities. Thursday remains generally cloudy and very warm, with
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February 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Second Harvest Food Bank Lafayette threw a Mardi Gras-themed packing party to thank their volunteers, who help distribute millions of pounds of food to communities in Acadiana.
Mardi Gras ‘packing party’ at Second Harvest brings festive flair to volunteer opportunity
Second Harvest Food Bank Lafayette threw a Mardi Gras-themed packing party to thank their volunteers, who help distribute millions of pounds of food to communities in Acadiana.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Missy Bienvenu Andrade and Shyra Moran were honored by the Leadership Institute of Acadiana during its annual meeting on Tuesday.
Acadiana newmakers: Leadership Institute honors Missy Andrade, Shyra Moran
Missy Bienvenu Andrade and Shyra Moran were honored by the Leadership Institute of Acadiana during its annual meeting on Tuesday.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The NCAA has introduced a double first base to the game, aiming to prevent dangerous collisions on the base paths. Kevin Foote with the Acadiana Advocate expressed his skepticism about the new rule.
NCAA introduces double first base in softball to prevent collisions; not everyone convinced
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A new addition to the softball field has caught the attention of fans as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s softball season has recently gotten
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February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
An initiative called Dress for Success is teaching students at J. W. Faulk Elem. about etiquette and fashion attire. Heart of Acadiana is sponsored by Service Chevrolet Cadillac.
Heart of Acadiana: J. W. Faulk Elementary Dress for Success
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette students are getting a head start on their future with a program focused on preparing them for success. The initiative, called Dress for Success,
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February 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM