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UL football team carrying Mickey's memory this season
The Ragin' Cajun football team is honoring former UL student Mickey Shunick during their 2012 season. As you recall, Mickey was kidnapped while riding her bicycle and was murdered in the early morning...
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State leaders weighing debt collection ideas
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - State officials weighing options for how to better collect money owed to the state have heard pitches from companies that run debt collection services and that auction...
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Dead infant found in parked car in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Shreveport police are investigating the death of an infant whose body was found in a car parked in a lot outside LSU Hospital. Cpl. Marcus Hines says a driver reported the death...
View ArticleMan locking himself in airplane cockpit in custody
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Officials say a man who locked himself in an airplane cockpit has voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement. Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport spokesman Jim Caldwell said...
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The St. Landry Parish Council Could Bring Up Another Lawsuit Against Parish...
Right now, two lawsuits are pending, with taxpayers footing the cost of three attorneys. Earlier this month, the St. Landry Parish Council voted to override five of Fontenot's vetoes. Fontenot said...
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LCG & Broussard Head Towards A Break Up
The cities of Broussard and Lafayette are still at odds over the water supply. Last night, Broussard's lawyer spoke in front of the LCG council and made it clear that the city doesn't want to end its...
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Iberia Parish Debates Mosquito Protection Tax
Iberia Parish's mosquito protection program was on the line at Tuesday night's council meeting. A 1/4 cent sales tax pays for mosquito protection and drainage in the Parish, but some council members...
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Saints Tab OL Coach Aaron Kromer As Interim For First Six Games
The New Orleans Saints designated offensive line coach Aaron Kromer as the interim head coach for the first six regular-season games, when assistant head coach Joe Vitt will have to serve his...
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LB Ruud Surprised, But Please to Join Saints
Barrett Ruud was caught off guard by the Seahawks' decision to trade him only months after bringing him to Seattle as a free agent. He wasn't about to complain about where he ended up, though....
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Harvell Named UL Baseball Volunteer Assistant
Lance Harvell has been hired as the new volunteer assistant coach for Ragin' Cajuns baseball, head coach Tony Robichaux announced Wednesday. Harvell spent the last three years as an assistant coach...
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I-10 closed in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - State and local authorities plan to evacuate an area near Interstate 10 where a tanker carrying flammable isobutane crashed in order to perform a controlled "vent and burn" of...
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Tiger Stadium Gets Makeover for 2012 Season
LSU fans will enjoy a new and improved appearance to legendary Tiger Stadium when the 2012 LSU football season gets underway on September 1. Already complete is the replacement of more than 400...
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Reality shows add to increase in gator violations
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says alligator hunting violations are rising, and one reason appears to be the popularity of reality television shows. Col....
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Former law enforcement officers sentenced for scam
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Two law enforcement officers form the New Orleans area have been sentenced for their roles in a plot to make a fraudulent insurance claim. U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance on...
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Man arrested on child pornography counts
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Authorities have arrested a 70-year-old man on child pornography counts. William J. Nason of Denham Springs was booked Wednesday on 20 counts of pornography involving...
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Man indicted in rape of girl, 8
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A 24-year-old Baton Rouge man has been indicted in the February rape of an 8-year-old girl. An East Baton Rouge Parish grand jury on Wednesday charged Gary Sheppard with...
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Murder defendant deemed fit to stand trial
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - A 31-year-old Lake Charles man accused of killing a woman and trying to kill his mother and sister is competent to stand trial. Timothy Dangerfield was charged with...
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I-10 in Baton Rouge Reopened
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge has reopened after being closed due to a multi-vehicle crash involving a tanker truck leaking a flammable liquid. Crews performed a "vent and burn"...
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St. Mary Parish Arrest Report
According to Sheriff Mark Hebert during the last 24 hour reporting period the Sheriff's Office responded to 43 complaints and reports the following arrests.Preston Harold Duprie, 25, 903 First St. #3,...
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St. Mary Narcotics Arrest Report
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division reports the following arrests:Ronald Billiot, Jr., 30, 1721 River Rd. #18 Berwick, LA was arrested on August 22, 2012 at 6:12 pm on Hwy. 182 in...
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