Lafayette’s Darla Montgomery to Return with Local TV Show on News 15

(Lafayette, LA) - A local broadcasting icon, Darla Montgomery, will be coming out of retirement to join the News 15 team in Lafayette. Montgomery will be hosting a lifestyle program which will air weekdays at noon on KADN FOX 15 and KLAF-NBC.

Montgomery's new show will begin in March. Montgomery retired from anchoring news last year on KLFY.

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Why Darla Montgomery’s Return to Lafayette TV Matters

Jim Parker, Vice President & General Manager for KADN & KLAF, says they are excited to have an amazing professional like Montgomery join their team. The show will be called Midday with Darla.

Parker adds that Montgomery brings with her three decades of news experience and connection to the Acadiana community.

Both KATC and KLFY have seen changes to the news desks at their stations, and Montgomery will now join Marcelle Fontenot, Jim Hummel, and Scott Brazda on the KADN FOX 15 Team. In June 2025, morning show favorites Al Hebert and Scott Brazda returned to the air.

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Darla Montgomery's Career Is Rooted in Acadiana

Montgomery says

I look forward to once again doing what I love. Broadcasting has always been about connection and community, and I am grateful for this exciting opportunity to work in this new role with the News 15 family.

What Viewers Can Expect From Darla's New Show on News 15

Parker says,

We couldn't be more happy and excited to welcome the legendary Darla Montgomery to her new home on News 15. News 15 believes experience matters, and Darla joining the team further cements News 15 as Your Local News Authority.

Montgomery says she is excited to continue to tell the stories of Acadiana's people and communities. She says It's an honor to take on this role. I'm proud to join the professionals here at News 15��and help this team continue their broadcasting excellence in Acadiana.

She spent 33 years in the news business and many years anchoring the news in Lafayette. Look for her return in March.

Parker says, News 15 is now home to all of Acadiana's top-tier anchor talent, amassing an on-air “dream team."