Drakkar Francois

Lafayette

News Reporter at KADN-TV (Lafayette, LA)

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News 15 Investigates: Second Harvest Food Bank CEO fired in major shakeup; reason for termination in dispute | News 15 Investigates | kadn.com

Feb 1, 2025 | kadn.com | Drakkar Francois

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — News 15 Investigates is looking into a major shakeup in the leadership at the Second Harvest Food Bank. There are allegations that the leaders of
Louisiana lawmakers approve Gov. Jeff Landry's tax package; some talk about what it means for citizens

Nov 22, 2024 | kadn.com | Drakkar Francois

BATON ROUGE, La. (NEWS 15) — The special legislative session on taxes has ended at the Louisiana State Capitol after lawmakers approved the key provisions of Gov. Jeff Landry's tax reform package. Income tax rates are going down but sales taxes are going up to cover the costs. Some Acadiana lawmakers talked about how the changes will impact your finances. Gov. Landry and lawmakers cut state income tax to a flat 3% rate. It will cause a $1.3 billion loss in revenue.
Officials recognize many homeless are veterans; discussions underway on plan to get funding

Jul 3, 2024 | ktvz.com | Drakkar Francois

By Drakkar FrancoisClick here for updates on this story LAFAYETTE, Louisiana (KADN) — The recent excessive heat raises concerns that Acadiana’s homeless could soon find themselves without any shelter, especially after Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed $1 million for Catholic Charities of Acadiana. City and state officials say many of the homeless served by Catholic Charities are veterans. Some of those officials are now working on a plan to convince Gov. Landry to reconsider funding.
Special task force seizes $1 million worth of drugs, including 6,000 fentanyl pills

Jul 2, 2024 | ktvz.com | Drakkar Francois

By Drakkar FrancoisClick here for updates on this story ST. MARTINVILLE, Louisiana (KADN) — The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office has made what it’s calling one of the largest drug busts in its history. A million dollars worth of drugs, including fentanyl and heroin, was seized and three suspected drug dealers have been arrested. A special task force is responsible for getting these drugs off the streets of Acadiana. “Those are fentanyl pills,” said St. Martin Parish Sheriff Becket Breaux.
Disappearance of woman leads to arrest of elderly man but she remains missing

Jun 27, 2024 | news.lee.net | Drakkar Francois

VILLE PLATTE, Louisiana (KADN) -- Ville Platte police confirmed they've taken a person of interest into custody in connection with the disappearance of a Ville Platte woman. Despite the arrest, there are still more questions than answers in this missing person's case. There is an ongoing search for Keabreonna Doucet, 27, who is also known as "KeKe" after she disappeared on June 15. Her last known location was a park in Ville Platte.
Disappearance of woman leads to arrest of elderly man but she remains missing

Jun 26, 2024 | ktvz.com | Drakkar Francois

By Drakkar FrancoisClick here for updates on this story VILLE PLATTE, Louisiana (KADN) — Ville Platte police confirmed they’ve taken a person of interest into custody in connection with the disappearance of a Ville Platte woman. Despite the arrest, there are still more questions than answers in this missing person’s case. There is an ongoing search for Keabreonna Doucet, 27, who is also known as “KeKe” after she disappeared on June 15. Her last known location was a park in Ville Platte.
Mystery man shows up at hospital with troubling tale; FBI investigating

Jun 20, 2024 | ktvz.com | Drakkar Francois

Published June 20, 2024 12:02 PM By Drakkar FrancoisClick here for updates on this story LAFAYETTE, Louisiana (KADN) — A mystery man showed up at a Lafayette hospital with a disturbing tale and the FBI is on the case. A state official told News 15 that a man with developmental disabilities showed up at a Lafayette hospital with a troubling account. It’s not known how the man, who says he’s from Philadelphia, got to the Hub City.
Woman survives to describe storm that tore her home apart

Jun 7, 2024 | news.lee.net | Drakkar Francois

LEBLANC, Louisiana (KADN) -- As Acadiana deals with more showers and storms, one Vermilion Parish woman is picking up the pieces after her home was destroyed by weekend storms. Marlene Broussard of Leblanc described the frightening moments her home was torn apart by ferocious straight-line winds. What had been her home for 40 years has scattered with the wind. When the storm rolled through, she was protecting her dog right as her home collapsed around her.
Woman survives to describe storm that tore her home apart

Jun 6, 2024 | abc17news.com | Drakkar Francois

Woman survives to describe storm that tore her home apart LEBLANC, Louisiana (KADN) — As Acadiana deals with more showers and storms, one Vermilion Parish woman is picking up the pieces after her home was destroyed by weekend storms. Marlene Broussard of Leblanc described the frightening moments her home was torn apart by ferocious straight-line winds. What had been her home for 40 years has scattered with the wind.
Former police officer describes surviving tornado that nearly destroyed home

May 16, 2024 | ktvz.com | Drakkar Francois

KADN via CNN NewsourceIn the aftermath of the EF-2 tornado that ripped through Cecilia and Henderson Published May 16, 2024 11:21 AM By Drakkar FrancoisClick here for updates on this story LAFAYETTE, Louisiana (KADN) — In the aftermath of the EF-2 tornado that ripped through Cecilia and Henderson, the family of a former Henderson police officer recounted the details of living through the terrifying experience. The roof was torn from their home while they were inside.