EVEN News: Acadiana's News Outlet

Acadiana's News Outlet

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EVEN News, Acadiana's News Outlet, is a news source in South Louisiana organized by children/teens, headed by Even St. Julien.

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Dr. Rachael Sanders appointed as Asst. Superintendent of St. Mary Parish Schools

EVEN News Newsroom

May 14

Local News

Dr. Rachael Sanders appointed as Asst. Superintendent of St. Mary Parish Schools

On Friday, Dr. Rachael Sanders was appointed as the Assistant Superintendent of St. Mary Parish schools. The appointment comes following...

Scott FD respond to a commercial fire in Lafayette Parish late Tuesday night

EVEN News Newsroom

Apr 6

Scott FD respond to a commercial fire in Lafayette Parish late Tuesday night

SCOTT, LA— Scott Fire Department responded to a large commercial fire in Lafayette Parish on Tuesday night. The building, which was once...

List of Acadiana schools opening/closing statuses for Wednesday, March 30

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 29

Local News

List of Acadiana schools opening/closing statuses for Wednesday, March 30

Severe storms and strong winds are expected to come across Acadiana tomorrow, and due to that possibility, some districts are closing...

Lafayette resident killed in two-vehicle crash in Acadia Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 28

Local News

Lafayette resident killed in two-vehicle crash in Acadia Parish

Acadia Parish – A two-vehicle crash occurred on I-10 eastbound near Egan and Jennings in Acadia Parish on Saturday evening. 35-year-old...

Police searching for 2 at-large male subjects in Acadia Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 25

Police searching for 2 at-large male subjects in Acadia Parish

MIRE, LA— The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for 2 male subjects that fled on foot Thursday afternoon. The subjects are...

School opening/closing statuses for Tuesday, March 22

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 21

Local News

School opening/closing statuses for Tuesday, March 22

The severe weather that is forecasted for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 22, is causing school districts to make a decision.

Rayne Police release video of a tractor going down embankment, crossing the road, then catching fire

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 18

Local News

Rayne Police release video of a tractor going down embankment, crossing the road, then catching fire

ACADIA PARISH— Rayne Police responded to a single-vehicle accident involving a 2011 KW tractor and trailer around 11:30am on Thursday....

Kamala Harris' visit to Louisiana pushed back to Monday

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 16

State News

Kamala Harris' visit to Louisiana pushed back to Monday

Vice President Kamala Harris has pushed back her visit to Sunset, Louisiana to Monday, March 21. Harris had originally planned to visit...

Bicyclist dies from injuries after being struck in hit-and-run crash in Lafayette Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 16

Local News

Bicyclist dies from injuries after being struck in hit-and-run crash in Lafayette Parish

LAFAYETTE PARISH- Around 11pm on Tuesday, March 8, a hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist occurred in the 200 block of Louisiana...

Kamala Harris reschedules trip to Sunset; plans to arrive Friday

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 15

State News

Kamala Harris reschedules trip to Sunset; plans to arrive Friday

Kamala Harris will be making a visit to Sunset this Friday, March 18. Harris’ says that the Vice President will be in Sunset to discuss...

MVFD respond to early Sunday morning shop fire in Acadia Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 13

Local News

MVFD respond to early Sunday morning shop fire in Acadia Parish

MIRE, LA— Mire Volunteer Fire Department, along with the Branch VFD, responded to a shop fire in the 100 block of Virginia Road in Mire....

Heavy winds causing power outages across Acadiana

Even St. Julien

Mar 12

Local News

Heavy winds causing power outages across Acadiana

As forecasted cold front makes it’s way into Acadiana, many Acadiana residents are experiencing heavy wind gusts up to 40-50mph, causing...

Friday evening head-on collision in Lafayette Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 12

Local News

Friday evening head-on collision in Lafayette Parish

DUSON, LA— One person is severely injured after a head-on collision involving 2 pick-up trucks on the 600 block of Austria Road in Duson....

Lawsuit over Texas abortion ban declared 'effectively over'

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 11

National News

Lawsuit over Texas abortion ban declared 'effectively over'

AUSTIN, Texas (TND) — A ruling by the Texas Supreme Court has effectively ended abortion providers' legal challenge to the state's...

Mississippi 18-wheeler driver arrested after hitting Lafayette fire truck on scene of I-10 crash

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 11

Local News

Mississippi 18-wheeler driver arrested after hitting Lafayette fire truck on scene of I-10 crash

LAFAYETTE PARISH, LA- A Mississippi man, who was operating a 18-wheeler, was arrested after he hit a Lafayette fire truck that was on...

I-10 Westbound at Louisiana Avenue shut down due to a vehicle crash

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 11

Local News

I-10 Westbound at Louisiana Avenue shut down due to a vehicle crash

LAFAYETTE PARISH, LA- The westbound lane of I-10 Westbound at Louisiana Avenue is closed due to a vehicle crash. A crew on-site told EVEN...

Acadia Parish woman killed after being hit by vehicle in Rayne

EVEN News Newsroom

Mar 10

Local News

Acadia Parish woman killed after being hit by vehicle in Rayne

ACADIA PARISH, LA— An Acadia Parish woman was hit and killed on S. Riceland Drive in eastern Acadia Parish on Wednesday evening. Jenny...

Masks are now optional on buses for Acadia Parish schools, per school system

Even St. Julien

Mar 1

Local News

Masks are now optional on buses for Acadia Parish schools, per school system

The Acadia Parish School System recently sent out a message, stating that masks will now be optional for students and staff on buses now...

2 dead, several injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Acadia Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Feb 28

Local News

2 dead, several injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Acadia Parish

Acadia Parish – 2 people are dead following a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 35 near Pointe Noir Road in Church Point on Sunday...

Mobile home fire on Saturday evening in Acadia Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Feb 27

Local News

Mobile home fire on Saturday evening in Acadia Parish

ACADIA PARISH, LA- Mire Vol. Fire Department, along with the Branch VFD and the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a mobile home...

Brooks & Dunn bringing tour to Lafayette in June

Even St. Julien

Feb 26

Local News

Brooks & Dunn bringing tour to Lafayette in June

LAFAYETTE, LA— Brooks & Dunn will be bringing their “Reboot Tour” to Lafayette at the Cajundome on June 9. The popular country duo will...

VP Kamala Harris cancels trip to Louisiana

Even St. Julien

Feb 25

National News

VP Kamala Harris cancels trip to Louisiana

Vice President Kamala Harris has canceled her trip to Louisiana. At this time, there is no reason for the sudden cancellation but some...

Kevin Gates bringing tour to Cajundome on April 30

Even St. Julien

Feb 18

Local News

Kevin Gates bringing tour to Cajundome on April 30

International rap star Kevin Gates will be heading to the Cajundome in April for his “Live Vybrations Tour.” The show is set for April 30...

Acadia Parish School Board approves adjustments to COVID-19 exposure protocols

EVEN ST. JULIEN

Feb 8

Local News

Acadia Parish School Board approves adjustments to COVID-19 exposure protocols

ACADIA PARISH, LA— The Acadia Parish School Board has recently approved new adjustments to their COVID-19 exposure protocol. The new...

Certain Lafayette Parish residents may experience a power outage on Wednesday; full details

EVEN ST. JULIEN

Feb 8

Local News

Certain Lafayette Parish residents may experience a power outage on Wednesday; full details

SCOTT, LA— The Scott Police Department was posted a public notice on their Facebook page for Entergy customers on the following streets...

MVFD respond to oil well site in Acadia Parish producing a 'loud noise' early Tuesday morning

EVEN News Newsroom

Feb 8

Local News

MVFD respond to oil well site in Acadia Parish producing a 'loud noise' early Tuesday morning

ACADIA PARISH, LA- Mire Volunteer Fire Department were on the scene of the oil well site located in the 3000 block of Tanner Road in...

Firemen respond to late-night house fire in Acadia Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Jan 30

Local News

Firemen respond to late-night house fire in Acadia Parish

ACADIA PARISH, LA- Mire Volunteer Fire Department, along with Branch Vol. Fire Department and Church Point Vol. Fire Department have...

School closure, opening decisions for Friday due to wintry weather

EVEN News Newsroom

Jan 20

Local News

School closure, opening decisions for Friday due to wintry weather

As closures are announced, this link is updated.

UPDATE: Pedestrian killed in fatal hit and run Sunday evening on Ambassador Caffery identified

Even St. Julien

Jan 17

Local News

UPDATE: Pedestrian killed in fatal hit and run Sunday evening on Ambassador Caffery identified

LAFAYETTE, LA - A male pedestrian was fatally hit on the 2600 block of Ambassador Caffery on Sunday evening. Lafayette Police are now...

Actor Bob Saget found dead in Florida hotel room

EVEN News Newsroom

Jan 10

National News

Actor Bob Saget found dead in Florida hotel room

Bob Saget, most famous for his role as Danny Tanner in the television sitcom "Full House", was found dead in a hotel room at the...

Report: Weeks before 100th birthday, Betty White died Friday morning

EVEN News Newsroom

Dec 31, 2021

National News

Report: Weeks before 100th birthday, Betty White died Friday morning

Beloved actress, comedian and American icon Betty White has died, just weeks before a milestone birthday, according to a report made by...

15-year-old pedestrian killed in Monday night crash in St. Landry Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Dec 12, 2021

Local News

15-year-old pedestrian killed in Monday night crash in St. Landry Parish

St. Landry Parish – Shortly before 7:30 P.M., on December 6, 2021, Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a crash involving a...

Heavy fog and smoke conditions caused several drivers to pull off-road Friday in Acadia Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Dec 3, 2021

Local News

Heavy fog and smoke conditions caused several drivers to pull off-road Friday in Acadia Parish

MIRE, La (Acadia Parish)— Multiple people contacted EVEN News on Friday morning with reports of heavy fog, and smoky conditions making it...

24-year-old killed after driver struck cement culvert in Youngsville

EVEN News Newsroom

Nov 29, 2021

Local News

24-year-old killed after driver struck cement culvert in Youngsville

Early Saturday morning, officers with the Youngsville Police Department responded to a single vehicle crash in the 2500 block of E....

Nov. 29 is the last day to apply for Ida disaster relief from FEMA

EVEN News Newsroom

Nov 29, 2021

State News

Nov. 29 is the last day to apply for Ida disaster relief from FEMA

Today is the last day to apply to receive Hurricane Ida disaster relief from FEMA. However, if you have applied with FEMA before November...

Community outreach event established to provide Christmas gifts to Rayne families in need

Alyssa Dogay

Nov 23, 2021

Local News

Community outreach event established to provide Christmas gifts to Rayne families in need

A community outreach event, sponsored by the City of Rayne and Waste Connections, has begun with the purpose of providing gifts of toys...

Biden to run again for President in 2024, according to the White House

EVEN News Newsroom

Nov 23, 2021

National News

Biden to run again for President in 2024, according to the White House

The White House said that Joe Biden intends to run for re-election in 2024. That statement comes amid speculation over his future as the...

The Toughest Monster Truck Tour to return to the Cajundome in March

EVEN News Newsroom

Nov 23, 2021

Entertainment News

The Toughest Monster Truck Tour to return to the Cajundome in March

Lafayette, LA – The Toughest Monster Truck Tour returns to the CAJUNDOME on March 18th and 19th. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday,...

58-year-old killed in a single-vehicle crash in St. Martin Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Nov 23, 2021

Local News

58-year-old killed in a single-vehicle crash in St. Martin Parish

St. Martin Parish – At approximately 12:00 a.m. on November 18, 2021, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a...

Morgan Wallen concert scheduled at CajunDome in 2022: how to get tickets

EVEN News Newsroom

Nov 15, 2021

Entertainment News

Morgan Wallen concert scheduled at CajunDome in 2022: how to get tickets

Country music superstar Morgan Wallen is set to appear, along with HARDY and Larry Fleet, at the CajunDome on April 23, 2022. This comes...

Two drivers killed in Iberia Parish vehicle crash

EVEN News Newsroom

Nov 13, 2021

Local News

Two drivers killed in Iberia Parish vehicle crash

Iberia Parish – Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on November 13, 2021, Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a two-vehicle crash on...

23-year-old dies in a vehicle crash in St. Landry Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Nov 12, 2021

Local News

23-year-old dies in a vehicle crash in St. Landry Parish

St. Landry Parish – At approximately 10:15 p.m. on November 11, 2021, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a...

Fire personnel respond to a house fire in Acadia Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Nov 10, 2021

Local News

Fire personnel respond to a house fire in Acadia Parish

ACADIA PARISH— Mire Vol. Fire Department, along with the Branch VFD has responded to a house fire on the 8500 block of Grand Prairie...

53-year-old killed in Sunday evening motorcycle crash in Lafayette Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Nov 8, 2021

Local News

53-year-old killed in Sunday evening motorcycle crash in Lafayette Parish

Louisiana State Police, along with other law enforcement agencies have responded to a major vehicle crash on I-10 Westbound between Duson...

Teen killed in early morning crash in Lafayette Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Nov 1, 2021

Local News

Teen killed in early morning crash in Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Parish – On November 1, 2021, just before 4:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a single-vehicle crash on...

Two killed in a two-vehicle crash in Acadia Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Oct 31, 2021

Local News

Two killed in a two-vehicle crash in Acadia Parish

Acadia Parish – On October 30, 2021, shortly before 10:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a two-vehicle crash on...

Fire personnel respond to structure fire in Acadia Parish

EVEN News Newsroom

Oct 30, 2021

Local News

Fire personnel respond to structure fire in Acadia Parish

MIRE, La (Acadia Parish)— Mire Volunteer Fire Department and other agencies have responded to a structure fire. The building is off of...

Rayne High on lockdown due to "a situation which is currently not on campus"

EVEN News Newsroom

Oct 28, 2021

Local News

Rayne High on lockdown due to "a situation which is currently not on campus"

Rayne High School was on a lockdown Thursday afternoon, according to a text sent out by the school's administration. According to the...

UPDATE: Suspect wanted for involvement in a shooting incident in Abbeville is still at large

EVEN News Newsroom

Oct 28, 2021

Local News

UPDATE: Suspect wanted for involvement in a shooting incident in Abbeville is still at large

The Acadia Parish Sherriff's Office stated in a Facebook post on Thursday afternoon that a suspect is at large, and was believed to be...

Even St. Julien

Oct 27, 2021

Sports News

Mark Ingram to return to the Saints

Mark Ingram is headed back to his original NFL home. The Houston Texans are trading the veteran running back to the New Orleans Saints,...