KADN-TV (Lafayette, LA)

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A Lafayette man died after a truck left the roadway and struck him on a sidewalk along Evangeline Thruway before hitting several utility poles, according to the Lafayette Police Department. The victim was identified as Wilbert Davis, 66, of Lafayette. Authorities reported officers were called to SE Evangeline Thruway near Jefferson Boulevard on Monday, Aug. 24, just after 12:15 a.m., in reference to a person hit by a vehicle.

A Heat Advisory is in effect again today for Acadiana from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Afternoon highs are expected to near or exceed 100 degrees, with maximum apparent temperatures ranging from 107 to 115 degrees. We anticipate mostly sunny skies early, with scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day. Some of these storms could be severe, mainly posing a risk of damaging straight-line winds, though small hail cannot be ruled out.

A heat advisory is in effect again today for Lafayette and much of Southern Louisiana from 11 AM until 8 PM. Afternoon highs are expected to near or exceed 100 degrees, with maximum apparent temperatures ranging from 107 to 115 degrees. We anticipate mostly sunny skies early, with scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day. Some of these storms could be severe, mainly posing a risk of damaging straight-line winds, though small hail cannot be ruled out.

LOS ANGELES (WVUE) - The New Orleans Saints preseason is without a win after two games. The Black and Gold got crushed by the Los Angeles Rams, 34-0. With Tyler Shough sitting out for the second preseason game in a row, Zach Wilson got the start at quarterback. The veteran quarterback threw a touchdown pass last week against the Jaguars, but against the Rams, Wilson struggled. The former first-round pick went 6 of 12 passing for 55 yards, and threw an interception.

KAPLAN, La. (NEWS 15) — A firefighter with the Meaux-Nunez Volunteer Fire Department in Vermilion Parish died after the SUV he was driving to an emergency call left the roadway and crashed into a ditch, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers reported Robert Hughes, 49, of Kaplan, was killed in the single-vehicle wreck. They said it happened on LA 14 near West Pirates Lane in Kaplan on Friday, Aug.

EUNICE, La. (NEWS 15) — Two people are dead and three others are injured after an overnight shooting outside a Eunice daiquiri shop, according to the Eunice Police Department. The names of the victims have not been released. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef reported officers responded to a shooting at Chip's Daiquiris on West Laurel Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 22, just before 12:15 a.m. He said the shooting happened in the parking lot. He added five people were shot and two of them have died.

DUSON, La. (NEWS 15) — An Acadiana veterans group is preparing for its seventh annual Veterans Day parade and care package giveaway, with donation collection set to begin next month. Acadiana Area for Veterans in Duson will start collecting care package donations at locations around the region on Friday, Sept. 4. Items needed include hygiene products and non-perishable food. The care packages will be handed out during the group's Veterans Day parade.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are two weeks away from opening the 2026 football season, and a handful of seniors are stepping into starting roles for the first time on a roster dominated by underclassmen. Of the 105 players on the roster, only 14 are seniors, while 66 players — more than half the squad — are freshmen and sophomores. The Cajuns will host Lamar at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium to kick off the season.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Northside High School hosted Westminster Christian Academy for a football scrimmage as both programs prepare for the 2026 season. The Vikings are looking to build on a breakthrough season last year as they enter 2026 under new head coach Brandon Green. Westminster Christian also has high expectations heading into the 2026 season. The Chargers picked up their first playoff win last year, and the program believes the sky is the limit this year.

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — The Opelousas City Council unanimously adopted a $37 million budget for the coming fiscal year, a sign of financial stability after the city lost about $2 million in sales tax revenue when a renewal was not put before voters in time. The council approved the budget, which exceeds anticipated expenditures of $33 million by $4 million, during a meeting on Friday afternoon.