New Iberia woman wanted in connection with a warrant for alleged theft
(St. Martinville, La)- The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance regarding the whereabouts of Rebecca A. Bacas, 37, New Iberia. She is wanted on a Warrant for alleged Theft after...
View ArticleF-bomb makes it into mainstream dictionary
NEW YORK (AP) - It's about freakin' time. The term "F-bomb" first surfaced in newspapers more than 20 years ago but only landed in the mainstream Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary on Tuesday,...
View ArticleDems insist Romney quietly supports Ryan's budgets
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) - Led by President Barack Obama, Democrats claimed on Wednesday that Republican challenger Mitt Romney privately backs controversial plans to overhaul Medicare and cut...
View ArticleSigns of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common illness of infants and children usually caused by a coxsackievirus, however other viruses may also be involved.Coxsackievirus A16 (CA16) is the most...
View ArticleZimmerman lawyer pursuing traditional self-defense
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The attorney for the man who shot and killed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin said Monday he'll seek to get the case dismissed using a traditional self-defense argument and not the...
View ArticleNBC calls London Olympics 'most-watched' TV event
NEW YORK (AP) - NBCUniversal is calling the London Olympics "the most-watched television event in U.S. history." Citing Nielsen Co. ratings figures, the company said Monday that more than 219 million...
View ArticleDrilling Permit Approved for Relief Well near Assumption Parish Sinkhole
The state Department of Natural Resources said Monday it has approved a drilling permit for a relief well in Assumption Parish, hoping the new well will shed some light on the source of a massive...
View ArticleJFK security is breached by man who swam ashore
NEW YORK (AP) - In an era when airline passengers can't get past a checkpoint with a bottle of shampoo, security experts were shocked Monday by the case of a man who swam ashore, scaled a fence and...
View ArticleJudge keeps gag order in Colo. shooting case
DENVER (AP) - The judge in the deadly Colorado theater shooting case refused Monday to lift a gag order that prevents the University of Colorado from releasing information about former graduate...
View ArticleWilkerson Released from Jail, Not Bonded Out
The Lafayette Parish's Sheriff's Office is now telling KATC Ronald Wilkerson, the fourth person arrested in the Keiosha Felix case, was released from jail today. When we first asked jailers this...
View ArticleBusinessman Ed Roy Welcomes Scott Angelle To Public Service Commission Race
Republican businessman Ed Roy is welcoming former DNR Secretary and Jindal Lobbyist Scott Angelle to the race for the Public Service Commission. Roy is also calling on Angelle to join him and State...
View ArticleUS Labor Department announces grants, Louisiana Eligible for over $1 million
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of nearly $100 million in grants for states to implement or improve existing short-term compensation, commonly referred to as "work...
View ArticleNew documents give insight into what happened to Lavergne's truck
Newly released documents out of Texas paint a sharper picture of what happened to Brandon Scott Lavergne's truck in May. After several public records requests we've obtained copies of reports from...
View ArticleHudspeth Pleased With 3rd Round of Two-A-Days
As preseason camp edges near the midway point for the Ragin' Cajuns football team, the team hit a high point on Monday when it strung together two quality sessions."Today was probably the best day of...
View ArticleA Marine from Scott drowns off Emerald Isle Coast
A Marine from Scott drowned over the weekend, while at the beach with friends off Emerald Isle Coast in North Carolina.Lance Corporal Esrom Joseph was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines at...
View ArticleDE Junior Galette Drawing Praise from Saints Coaches, Fans
Junior Galette has heard fans yelling "fear the beard," when he has caused havoc in the New Orleans Saints' backfield during training camp. Galette's prodigious facial hair has given the defensive end...
View ArticleDuson Police Dodge Questions About Keiosha Felix Case
Duson Police Chief Frank Andrew declined comment on the Keiosha Felix case Monday night, after his department met with a number of different agencies at the Duson Volunteer Fire Department. It's...
View ArticleAcadiana Kickoff Tour - Comeaux Spartans
After two years of tough times, Comeaux hopes that an experienced senior class can lead the Spartans back to the postseason. Kevin Magee's crew returns double digit starters including quarterback...
View ArticleSenator asks for legal opinion on hospital closure
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee is asking for an attorney general's opinion about whether Gov. Bobby Jindal can close a state-run mental health facility in St....
View ArticleCane River Lake closed to boating traffic
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) - Cane River Lake is closed to boating traffic until further notice. The decision was made due to low water levels in the Natchitoches Parish waterway. The Cane River Waterway...
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