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Man indicted for killing of robbery accomplice
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A grand jury has indicted a New Orleans man in an attempted robbery that resulted in the death of his alleged accomplice. 21-year-old Mervin Higgins faces charges of second-degree...
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Low-income subdivision in works for east Houma
HOUMA, La. (AP) - Plans for an east Houma subdivision for low-income families are advancing. A Terrebonne Parish Council committee on Monday approved a $2.7 million loan, using federal hurricane...
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Food banks see shortage as stimulus drops off
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Food banks are hurting as a federal economic stimulus program that helped provide surplus food is coming to an end. The amount of surplus food dropped 25 percent last year and...
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Escaped Avoyelles Trusty Caught in Sulphur
MARKSVILLE, La. (AP) - Deputies say a female trusty who walked away from a work detail in Marksville Oct. 4 was caught at a hotel in Sulphur.Avoyelles Parish sheriff's say Sulphur police arrested...
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Firefighters union leader arrested on theft charge
MONROE, La. (AP) - A former district chief for the Monroe Fire Department has been arrested on charges he stole about $80,000 from the firefighter's union. 52-year-old Timothy Dickerson, of Monroe,...
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School Board to Hold Bond Sale
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The Lafayette Parish School Board has scheduled a special meeting to authorize the sale of $30 million in bonds to fund school repair and construction projects. The meeting will...
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Lafayette Parish Arrests Report
Name: Arceneaux, SiramarquisCharge: Warrant/Bench WarrantArresting Agency: Lafayette City MarshalAddress: 200 Blk Baloomfildle DRV Carencro, LaName: Avant, CandiceCharge: Obscenity ChargeArresting...
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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 28 complaints and reports the following arrests:Demarcus D. Brown, 31, 4274 Hwy. 83,...
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Opelousas Daily Arrest Report
DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2012Victor Vallaire, age 19, 1705 Agnes Street, Opelousas 1)Felony Criminal Damage to PropertyRoxie Glaude, age 40, 758 Austin Road, Opelousas 1)Illegal Prescribing, Dispensing, or...
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Franklin Daily Arrest Report
The Franklin Police Department responded to 14 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests:10/23/2012 @ 9:39 PM, JALISA CAMELLE WILLIAMS, 22, of Commercial Drive - Port Allen,...
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Youngsville Intersection Closing for Construction
Construction has shut down a Youngsville intersection until January. The intersection of Viaulet and Aillet Roads will be closed until January as crews perform the work. The roads will be open to...
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Accomplice Killed
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A grand jury has indicted a New Orleans man in an attempted robbery that resulted in the death of his alleged accomplice.The Times-Picayune reports (http://bit.ly/RVbij6 )...
View ArticleForget Me Not Walk To Remember
The Forget Me Not Walk To Remember will take place at Sugar Mill Pond in Youngsville. This walk will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at 9am the ceremony and walk followed by a balloon...
View ArticleThe Great Chili Challenge
The Great Chili Challenge is sponsored by the Iberia Pregnancy Center. The challenge happens in New Iberia City Park on Saturday, November 3, 2012. The chili event starts at 10:00 a.m. and last until...
View ArticleFall Fun Fest
The Fall Fest will take place in Girard Park this Sunday, October 28th. It's host by the Lafayette Parks and Recreation lasting from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.For more info call: 337-291-5561
View ArticleFood Day Acadiana
National Food Day is a celebration of Real food and a movement towards healthy, affordable, and sustainable food sources.On October 27, Great Harvest Bread Co. and Acadiana Food Circle are hosting...
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Church Event Closes Live Oak Blvd.
Live Oak Boulevard will be closed for 24 hours beginning Friday afternoon. Lafayette Consolidated Government says the street will be closed Friday at 1:00 P. M. until Saturday at 1:00 P. M. for Asbury...
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Clause Lane Closing Saturday for Neighborhood Watch Meeting
A neighborhood watch meeting will shut down a street on Lafayette's north side. The 100 block of Clause Lane will be closed Saturday from 3:00 P. M. until 8:00 P. M. The meeting is sponsored by the...
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UL Mens Basketball Tabbed 4th in West, No Players on All-SBC Team
Reigning Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year Tony Mitchell was named 2012-13 Men's Basketball Preseason Player of the Year, while Middle Tennessee and North Texas were unanimous selections to win...
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Timeline set in search for UL System president
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The University of Louisiana System presidential search committee is scheduled to select the finalists for the vacant position on Nov. 1 with the full UL Board of Supervisors...
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