Revenue dept. outlines plan for debt collection
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The Jindal administration is hoping to boost its debt collection efforts by intercepting payments the federal government may owe to vendors and contractors who have unpaid...
View ArticleSpace shuttle making 12-mile trip to LA museum
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- At its prime, the space shuttle Endeavour circled the globe at 17,500 mph, faster than a speeding bullet.In retirement, it's crawling along the streets of Los Angeles at a sluggish...
View ArticleEunice woman accused of hitting principal
Eunice Police Officers responded to Central Middle School after a report of someone allegedly hitting the principal.Officers say, Jennifer Richardson allegedly struck the principal during a...
View ArticleMissing Crowley Man Found
A Crowley man reported missing in Opelousas has been found. The Opelousas Police Department says Charles Phillips was found near his home in Crowley earlier today. Police say the last time anyone saw...
View ArticleDriver in Critical Condition after Crash
A driver is in critical condition following a single-vehicle crash early this morning. The accident took place around 5:00 on Ridge Road near Bronx Street. State police say the car ran off the road...
View ArticleFree Canoe Paddle set for Oct 27th
The Friends of Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge are hosting a Canoe Paddle on Saturday, Oct. 27.This is a guided, easy pace paddle that is suited for beginners or families. Tours are being offered...
View ArticleOrganizers Seeking Attendees of Flannery O'Connor's 1962 Talk at UL Lafayette
Fifty years ago this November, Wise Blood and "A Good Man is Hard to Find" author Flannery O'Connor made a stop in Lafayette on a speaking tour of the South.She spoke at UL Lafayette's Jeanmard Hall...
View ArticleKrotz Springs Man Claims $1 Million Powerball Prize
David Stelly told his coworkers he was "going to win some money" before checking his Powerball ticket last week, and that's just what he did. The 47-year-old from Krotz Springs matched all five white...
View ArticleMetallica added to Voodoo festival lineup
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The rock band Metallica has been added to the lineup for this month's Voodoo Music + Arts Experience. Metallica is set to perform on Saturday, Oct. 27, filling the slot previously...
View ArticleJudge Upholds Fontenot's Restraining Order against Council
A judge has ruled in favor of a restraining order filed by St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot against the parish council. The order was filed after the parish council overrode Fontenot's vetoes...
View ArticleAHSA Comes Back to beat CHEF 20-14
The Acadiana Home School Association Commandos capped off a fourth-quarter comeback with two rushing touchdowns en route to a 20-14 victory over the Christian Home Educators of Baton Rouge. The two...
View ArticleOccupancy tax in Vermilion Parish not on ballot
The Vermilion Parish Tourist Commission is losing money in hopes of boosting tourism. This after the tourist commission decided not to put an occupancy tax on the November 6th ballot. In 2005, the...
View ArticleChange of Heart
A Lafayette chef has had a change of heart when it comes to the kitchen. Molly says a health scare opened her eyes. She is no stranger to typical southern and cajun food. However after eating huge...
View ArticleDHH: 9 new West Nile cases, 1 death
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - State health officials report one new West Nile virus death and nine new infection cases, bringing the total to 12 deaths this year and 312 cases. The Department of Health and...
View ArticleGov. Jindal announces changes to his office staff
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The staff reshuffling continues in Gov. Bobby Jindal's office, after the exit of the governor's chief of staff shifted people to different jobs in the administration. Jindal...
View ArticleLedet's performance at McNeese game canceled
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - "American Idol" finalist Joshua Ledet's performance of the National Anthem before Saturday's kickoff between McNeese State and Central Arkansas has been canceled. McNeese...
View ArticleVoters to Decide on Gun Law Amendment
With only 25 days until election day, voters are gearing up to decide several amendments including one concerning gun laws.It's amendment number two on your ballot and here is what it will do.The...
View ArticleGirl Scouts' Acadian Heritage Badge Coincides With Festivals
Friday night was the kick off to the 38th annual Festivals Acadiens et Creoles in Lafayette, and what better way to celebrate that commemorating the Girl Scouts of Louisiana Acadian Heritage Badge,...
View ArticleTS Rafael Forms in the Eastern Caribbean
Newly TS Rafael forms in the eastern Caribbean this evening. Now about 125 miles WSW of Dominica with a forward motion toward the NNW at 12mph. Sustained winds of 40mph. A turn to the north is...
View ArticleFestivals Acadiens Et Creoles Kicks Off At Girard Park
A cool evening at Girard Park made it a perfect evening to kick off Festivals Acadiens et Creoles. The entire event kicked off with the Boudain cutting. Many people came up to the stage for their free...
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