UPDATE: Missing Patterson teen found
September 21, 2018
7:27 pm
UPDATE: According to deputies, the runaway Patterson teen has been found and is safe
Brian Richard
Downtown Alive! continues with second week
September 21, 2018
6:00 pm
The second performance of this fall’s Downtown Alive! 35th Anniversary season is on tonight in downtown Lafayette.
SpayNation unveils new mobile spay/neuter clinic
September 21, 2018
5:09 pm
SpayNation held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new mobile spay/neuter clinic. The clinic donated by James Moncus has been in the works for over
Guided canoe tours happening Saturday in Chicot State Park
September 21, 2018
4:35 pm
Visitors are invited to Chicot State Park in Ville Platte on Saturday for a guided canoe tour of Chicot Lake. The tour will begin on
Suspect in Lafayette Street homicide arrested in Washington
September 21, 2018
3:29 pm
The Lafayette Police Department says a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting on Lafayette Street was arrested in the State of Washington. Police
ACA announces new executive director
September 21, 2018
3:03 pm
The Acadiana Center for the Arts has announced the appointment of a new executive director. On Thursday, the Board of Directors for ACA announced Samuel
Lafayette business owner indicted, accused of stealing over $2M from investors
September 21, 2018
2:45 pm
A Lafayette man who owned a company that purported to sell chemical-free disinfection machines was indicted for stealing more than $2 million from investors, United States
Volunteer honored by Foster Friends of Acadiana
September 20, 2018
10:58 pm
Foster Friends of Acadiana is honoring a volunteer for her work in the community. Allix Chapman was named Volunteer of the Year during a ceremony
Down trees cause power outage for CLECO customers in Crowley
September 20, 2018
9:33 pm
Power for some customers in the City of Crowley has mostly been restored CLECO says the outage was caused by fallen trees on lines in
New Iberia PD: One injured in shooting on Anne Street
September 20, 2018
7:12 pm
New Iberia Police say that one person was shot on Anne Street near 20 Arpent Road Thursday. That person was taken to a local hospital.
Pope’s lawyers want judge to allow jury nullification in criminal trial
September 20, 2018
6:54 pm
Lawyers for Lafayette City Marshal Brian Pope want a judge to allow the possibility of jury nullification in his upcoming criminal trial. In a motion
Employee arrested, accused of stealing funds from St. Martinville business
September 20, 2018
6:30 pm
A St. Martinville woman has been arrested accused of stealing over 25,000 in funds over several years from a local business. St. Martin Parish deputies
Lafayette boy hoping to be featured on Ellen for good deed
September 20, 2018
4:57 pm
A Lafayette boy is asking for a little help after making a big difference in his community. Oliver Perry has been raising money for first
St. Edward School races for education
September 19, 2018
5:39 pm
Students at New Iberia’s St. Edward School walked, ran, and jogged to raise money. Wednesday, the school held their 14th annual Race for Education where
Bishop Deshotel “considering” releasing list of accused priests
September 18, 2018
7:28 pm
At a panel discussion tonight regarding sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic Church, Bishop Douglas Deshotel says he is considering releasing more information to the public.
Secretary of the Interior announces funds for state parks and outdoor recreation
September 18, 2018
6:29 pm
Today, Secretary of the interior Ryan Zinke announced a $1.6 million distribution from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for state-identified outdoor recreation and conservation
Woman arrested in connection with theft from dealership
September 18, 2018
5:03 pm
Opelousas Police say they have arrested an Arnaudville woman in connection with a theft from Giles Nissan in Opelousas.
Berwick woman dies, struck by vehicle in Morgan City medical office parking lot
September 18, 2018
4:41 pm
Morgan City Police have identified the victim struck and killed by a vehicle in a medical office parking lot. The incident occurred on a private drive
Jeanerette Fire Department notes discolored water for some residents
September 18, 2018
3:38 pm
The Jeanerette Fire Department says that some residents of the Hubertville area may be experiencing water discoloration. The issue, the department says, is due to
Application deadline approaching for Restore Homeowner Assistance Program
September 18, 2018
3:19 pm
The Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program application deadline is on Monday, October 1, 2018. This deadline, according to RESTORE applies to about 3,000 homeowners who
Sheriff: Man surrenders in Sunset standoff
September 15, 2018
7:25 pm
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office says the suspect in the standoff in Sunset has surrendered. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says Jeremy Boss,
Konriko Rice Mill opens grounds to local vendors, public
September 15, 2018
6:57 pm
A New Iberia rice mill is opening its doors to local vendors and the public. Conrad Rice Mills held its inaugural crafts and food fair
Higgins proposes drug tests for lawmakers
September 15, 2018
6:14 pm
Congressman Clay Higgins wants all members of Congress drug tested. Under his proposal, anyone who tests positive would go before an ethics committee. Higgins says
SLEMCO: Conservation request rescinded
September 15, 2018
5:28 pm
UPDATE: SLEMCO says that the conservation request from costumers has now been rescinded. The South Region of the Mid-Continental Independent System Operator or MISO sent
Lake Charles man arrested, accused of shooting at vehicle, high speed chase
September 15, 2018
5:16 pm
A Lake Charles man was arrested Saturday in connection with a high-speed chase and shooting in Vernon Parish. Oakdale Police say that on September 15,
Cafe Vermilionville to be featured on Cooking Channel show
September 15, 2018
4:47 pm
A local restaurant is getting some national attention in an upcoming show on the Cooking Channel. Café Vermilionville in Lafayette says it will be featured
Eunice woman recovering after being shot Friday, Police looking for suspect
September 15, 2018
4:19 pm
Eunice Police say they are looking for the person who shot a woman in the hip during a domestic incident Friday. Police Chief Randy Fontenot
Lafayette Church holds Picnic in the Park event
September 15, 2018
2:54 pm
Saturday in Girard Park saw a community-wide picnic hosted by Nouvelle Church. The Lafayette-based church held the Picnic in the Park Saturday morning starting at
I-10 West congestion clears, bridge inspections continue
September 15, 2018
1:27 pm
UPDATE: Congestion has cleared on I-10 West from mile marker 130 to mile marker 127 (Whisky Bay) ——- UPDATE: Congestion on I-10 West is now from
Man arrested in connection with Lake Charles hit and run that injured motorcyclist
September 15, 2018
12:53 pm
Lake Charles Police say they have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a hit and run that left motorcyclist severely injured Officers say that on September
