Longtime television news anchor duo will change channels after more than a decade to join NEWS 15 – ‘Your Local News Authority’ on KADN/KLAF.
Lafayette, LA – Marcelle Fontenot and Jim Hummel, popular fixtures of Acadiana’s television news landscape will be making the move to a new home effective Tuesday, January 2, 2024, when they debut with the NEWS 15 team and become a part of the most experienced anchor lineup in the Lafayette television market.
“I’m excited about what the future holds for me and Jim as we continue doing what we love in this community,” says Fontenot. Adds Hummel, “I’m looking forward to returning to the television news anchor desk alongside my colleague and friend Marcelle.”
Come January 2, 2024, the pair will anchor NEWS 15 Live at Five (which is simulcast on KADN-Fox and KLAF-NBC) as well as NEWS 15 at Six and NEWS 15 at Ten (both on KLAF-NBC). Jeff Horchak and Lauren Ailles will continue to anchor NEWS 15 at Nine on FOX 15, and Ailles will join Taylor Trache on NEWS 15 First at Four on FOX 15.
“We’re thrilled that Marcelle and Jim will be switching channels to start the new year by joining the highly experienced team of news anchors at NEWS 15,” said Jim Parker, Executive Director of News & Public Affairs for KADN FOX 15 and KLAF-NBC. “They have a true commitment and dedication to keeping Acadiana informed, and we can’t wait to welcome them to their new home.
“We know that Acadiana will really enjoy seeing Marcelle and Jim back together again,” said KADN/KLAF Vice President and General Manager Nanette Lavergne. “I can’t wait for January 2nd.”
