After 8 Weeks Waiting on Toxicology Report, Family has Closure
The McGrew family finally has the answer they've been waiting for. Eight weeks ago Cacie Mcgrew was killed in a head on car accident on Youngsville Highway. According to police, Wade Lohse crossed the...
View ArticleNOH8 picture campaign
If you want to take a stand against bullying and discrimination, you can show up for a photo shoot on Wednesday, August 15 at 209 Jefferson street in downtown Lafayette. The NOH8 campaign runs from 3...
View ArticleFourth arrest in Keiosha Felix case
It's been more than 3 months now since 15-year-old Keiosha Felix went missing. A fourth arrest in her case was made on Monday, Aug. 6. Ronald Wilkerson, of Jackson, Louisiana is facing a simple...
View ArticleSpeeding Motorist Arrested for Fourth Offense DWI
This morning, at 7:13 a.m., a state trooper assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop D clocked a vehicle traveling 93 miles per hour in a 60 mile per hour speed zone on Interstate 210 near Legion...
View ArticleUS farmers expect poorest corn crop in a decade
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A deepening drought in the nation's farm states has cut further into this fall's harvest, with farmers now expected to pull from their fields the lowest corn yield in more than a...
View ArticleMickey Shunick changed Acadiana
Mickey Shunick headquarters is still open, but they are taking a new direction after the news that the body found in Evangeline Parish is Mickey. Her story brought the community together and impacted...
View ArticleUL Soccer Set for Alumni Exhibition on Saturday
After a week of practice under their belt, the Ragin' Cajuns soccer team gears up for the fourth annual Alumni Exhibition on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. at the Ragin' Cajuns Soccer/Track Facility. The team...
View ArticleLSU Fan Day Set for Saturday
LSU's annual football fan day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Maravich Assembly Center and the Carl Maddox Field House on the LSU campus. LSU Fan Day activities start at 3 p.m. and run until...
View ArticleCoach Hudspeth Visits ESPNU
Friday was a busy day for Ragin' Cajuns head coach Mark Hudspeth.Hudspeth arrived at the football office well before the special teams meeting started at 7:45 a.m. and wasn't going to head for home...
View ArticleSummer Olympics: Day 14 Roundup
Five things to know about Friday, Day 14 of the London Olympics: -Carmelita Jeter powers U.S. relay to world record. -Durant helps U.S. pull away from Argentina in hoops semi. -Pistorius, South Africa...
View ArticleLafayette Parish Schools Kick-Off Another Year
As buses roll in, so do the changes this school year. Lafayette High implementing a 90-day plan as a roadmap for the year, hoping to improve in every direction."As far as community, school, academics,...
View ArticleYoungsville: Bridge Wash Out
Youngsville bridge wash out about 200 yards south of Ambassador Caffery. Bonin will be blocked off between Fortune Rd and Ambassador Caffery. The road is only open to local traffic. Bridge can't be...
View ArticleIran Earthquake Kills at Least 87, Over 400 Hurt
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake killed at least 87 people and injured over 400 others in northwestern Iran on Saturday, state TV said. Iran's main news channel said the quake hit the...
View ArticleUpdate: Iran Earthquake Death Toll Rises
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - State TV has raised the toll from a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that hit northwestern Iran to at least 180 people dead and more than 1,350 others injured.The news report says at least...
View ArticleNASA: Mars rover snapped pic of rocket stage crash
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- Space enthusiasts have been abuzz for days over whether the Mars rover Curiosity captured an extraterrestrial crash. On Friday, NASA declared the mystery solved.Seconds after...
View ArticleVolunteers Searching for Missing Duson Teen Gathering at Girard Park
A volunteer group for Keiosha Felix are handing our fliers tomorrow. Sunday at noon at Girard Park, Tammy Charles and others will try to keep Felix's face in the community in hopes of bringing her...
View ArticleBonin Road Closed Until Further Notice
Bonin Road from Serenity Rd, to Amb Caffery have been closed this afternoon due to a wash out of a cross drain. Detours routes have been posted. The duration of this closure has not been determined.
View ArticleOffense Prevails in UL's First Scrimmage
Spirit and intensity was high at Cajun Field on Saturday as the UL offense rallied late to claim a 36-34 victory over the defense in the first scrimmage of the preseason."I was a little bit surprised...
View ArticleFormer Tiger Will Harris Called Up to MLB
Former LSU right-hander Will Harris has been promoted to the Colorado Rockies Major League roster. Harris, a native of Slidell, La., has joined the Rockies after a highly successful stint with the AAA...
View ArticleSaints Make Roster Moves
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced on Saturday the team has re-signed cornerback Nick Hixson and signed guard Paul Fenaroli and tight end Daniel...
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