Residential fire in Lafayette
There was a residential fire at 500 Delord Street in Lafayette this afternoon. There are unknown injuries and ambulances are on scene now. The fire appears to be out according to a KATC photographer....
View ArticleHeller seeks distance from Romney comments
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada is trying to distance himself from fellow Republican Mitt Romney's comments that 47 percent of Americans are dependent on the government and will vote for...
View ArticleStudy projects more than 60% in Louisiana obese by 2030
It's no secret Louisiana's culture revolves around food and fellowship. While this makes for some great times and fantastic festivals it could also be killing us."Diabetes, heart disease, joint...
View ArticleSegura Arraignment Set
The man accused of killing a New Iberia business owner will be arraigned next Wednesday. Brian Segura is charged with the December 2004 murder of Carrie Billeaud. He is currently serving a life...
View ArticleCool Night Ahead, Slight Warming Trend, Staying Pleasant
Less humid and comfortable fall-like day. Cool temps in store for Acadiana this evening thanks to a cold front passage over the last 24 hours. High pressure ridging in behind the front will allow...
View ArticleTwo officer appealing termination from LPD
Two former Lafayette Police Officer are appealing their termination from the department. Scott Poiencot and Greg Cormier were fired from the department September 12. Both former officers have been...
View ArticleFire in Iberia Parish on Highway 14
Firefighters are working a fire at the corner of Rip Van Winkle and Highway 14 in Iberia Parish - first responders are in route, and so is KATC Maddie Garrett. We'll have more, as soon as we get it!
View ArticleNew allegations against substitute teacher in Lafayette
New information on a substitute accused of taping an elementary student's mouth shut in Lafayette. Michelle Droddy's son is a fourth grader at J. Wallace James Elementary school. September 12 a...
View ArticleFarm Bill Stalled; Farmers Waiting
Because of disagreements in Washington, the future for farmers is in limbo. Right now-- the farm bill is stalled in the house. Legislators have until the end of the month to make a decision. The farm...
View ArticleExperts Say Study Finding High Levels of Arsenic in Rice is Nothing New
A new study released Wednesday by "Consumer Reports" found high levels of arsenic in rice and rice products. "Consumer Reports" suggests that the FDA should regulate how much rice a person should...
View ArticleBond Money Will Have to Wait for Six Lafayette Parish Schools
Lafayette Parish schools were granted $30 million dollars in bond money to improve six schools within the parish."It's our chance to show the public what we can do with dollars available for...
View ArticleCajuns Softball Unveils 2013 Calendar
An increase is midweek contests, two trips to Florida for prestigious tournaments and games with SEC and Big 12 schools highlight the 2013 schedule for the perennially ranked Ragin' Cajuns softball...
View ArticleUL Volleyball Opens Up SBC Play at Monroe
The Ragin' Cajuns volleyball team travels to Monroe on Thursday for the 2012 Sun Belt Conference opener against the Warhawks at 7 p.m. in the La.-Monroe Activity Center. Louisiana (8-7) is coming off...
View ArticleLSU's Joe Broussard to Miss 2013 Season
LSU junior right-hander Joe Broussard will undergo surgery on his throwing elbow Friday, and he will miss the 2013 season, coach Paul Mainieri said Wednesday. Broussard suffered an ulnar collateral...
View ArticleThe Awesome and Awful SEC
The mighty Southeastern Conference has six schools in the Top 25, with Alabama and LSU atop the rankings and the toast of college football once again. An impressive eight SEC teams have managed to...
View ArticleBrees Says He Needs to Improve to Lift Saints
Drew Brees' left ankle isn't hurting as much as his pride is right now. Brees, who limped away from a hit last Sunday in Carolina and was listed on this week's first injury report, nonetheless took...
View ArticleLHSAA Prep Yardstick - Week 4
Here are the weekly regular season high school statistical leaders compiled by Ron Brocato for the Louisiana Sports Writers Association with contributions from newspapers from across the state. SEASON...
View ArticleLHSAA Prep Football Polls - Week 4
Class 5ARec. Pts.Pvs.1. Rummel (10) 2-0 131 12. Barbe (1) 3-0 122 23. West Monroe 2-1 109 34. Dutchtown 2-0 92 75. West Jefferson 2-0 74 86. Acadiana 2-1 70 47. Ouachita 2-1 67 58. Carencro 1-1 45 69....
View ArticleACT scores up in RSD New Orleans schools
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The state agency that runs most New Orleans public schools is reporting a small improvement in scores for students taking the ACT college entrance exam. The average composite...
View ArticleN.O. to join White House anti-violence initiative
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A White House initiative designed to prevent youth violence has been expanded to include New Orleans and three other cities. The Justice Department announced Wednesday that New...
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