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MidDay with Darla: Fun Nation Summer Camps
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (192+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " Fun Nation is offering summer camps that combine skating with various activities for children in the area. General Manager Danika Torries visited News 15 to share details about what makes their program unique. The camp welcomes children of…...
Comeaux High walkout halted; students protest closure decision after school hours
1+ week, 3+ day ago (296+ words) Students at Ovey Comeaux High School found a way to express their discontent following the disruption of a planned walkout by school officials. The students organized an after-school protest to voice their concerns about the school's closure. During school hours,…...
Childcare Association of Louisiana hosts Early Childhood Education Roadshow in Lafayette
1+ mon, 17+ hour ago (78+ words) Childcare Association of Louisiana hosts Early Childhood Education Roadshow in Lafayette on February 23, 2026 (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " The significance of public investment in early childhood education was a key focus in Lafayette. The Childcare Association of Louisiana hosted its…...
Heart of Acadiana: Chess club at Creswell Middle in Opelousas grows as students sharpen skills
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (518+ words) Middle school students in Opelousas are making strategic moves as they learn to play chess from masters of the game. Kevin Fight of the Detroit City Chess Club initiated the program at Creswell Middle School, reaching out to Principal Stephanie…...
UL computer science seniors present final projects to tech companies
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (108+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " University of Louisiana at Lafayette computer science seniors presented their final projects to Lafayette tech companies. The students were mentored by professionals from CGI, Stuller, and S1 Technology. University of Louisiana at Lafayette computer science seniors presented their…...
New early childhood program opens at Holy Rosary Institute
6+ mon, 23+ hour ago (120+ words) Holy Rosary Institute Early Childhood Program (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " After 30 years, classrooms at the historic Holy Rosary Institute campus are once again filled with students. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of a new early childhood program at…...
College campuses, including those in Louisiana, debate issue of free speech
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (287+ words) The issue of free speech on college campuses has taken center stage following recent events involving right-wing activist Charlie Kirk and late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel. William Davie, a professor in the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Communications Department, expressed…...
Kindergarten students learn about music
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) Southside High Music Lesson for Kindergartners on September 16, 2025 (CREDIT: NEWS 15) YOUNGSVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) " Southside High School hosted a special music lesson featuring a performance by its band for some of the youngest members of the community. Kindergarten students from the…...
Covering Your Health: Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (201+ words) (NEWS 15) " September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and childhood obesity is a growing concern in Louisiana, especially as the state ranks as the fifth worst in the nation. Data shows that 36% of children in Louisiana are considered obese. This figure…...
Georgia superintendent tours Truman Elementary Early Childhood Learning Center; calls it 'second-to-none"
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (319+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " The Lafayette Parish School System's early childhood education program is gaining attention and could soon serve as a model for other districts. A school leader from Georgia visited the Truman Elementary Early Childhood Learning Center to explore…...