Vermilionville Hosts Free Culture Day in Celebration of Acadians
LAFAYETTE, LA - The community is invited to join the Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville as they celebrate their annual Acadian Culture Day on Sunday, August 12 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at their...
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Team Louisiana Blue 8U Wins World Series
After the most successful years in the team's history, Team Louisiana Blue 8U wrapped its first ever World Series championship. The team sported a 37-3 record heading into the event and went 7-0-1 in...
View ArticleNewspaper: DOJ lawyer tried to stifle reporter
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Two Louisiana congressmen are calling on the Justice Department to respond to a complaint that one of its attorneys tried to bar a newspaper reporter from quoting or recording her...
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GOP governors doubt health overhaul can work
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican governors say they doubt President Barack Obama can deliver coverage for most of the nation's uninsured by January, 2014, as called for by his health care law. After...
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Evangeline Parish accident leaves one girl dead
Another tragedy at Opelousas Catholic School, an 11-year-old female student killed in a car accident this afternoon in EvangelineParish. The accident took place on LA 104 near LA 1165. School...
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Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions
Lafayette, LA - Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 15-18 this year.Film submissions from Southern...
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Man found dead in roadway identified
A man found wrapped in a tarp on White Oak Highway near Richard Saturday is identified as Andres Miguel Manuel, 24, of Mermentau. According to Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon, the man is...
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10 baby gators stolen from zoo; 8 returned
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans police are looking for two men accused of possessing 10 alligators stolen from the Audubon Zoo. Zoo workers found signs of a break-in at a gift shop before the zoo...
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11-year-old girl dies in crash
The 11-year-old girl who died in a crash this afternoon is identified as Alyssa Guillory of Ville Platte. She was a student at Opelousas Catholic School. The crash happened on LA Highway 104 west of...
View ArticleMotorized scooter gets stuck on RR tracks
A New Iberia man is safe tonight after he and his motorized scooter got stuck on a railroad track. The incident happened just after 1:00 this afternoon on Lee Street. Captain Ryan Turner with the...
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Tip Lines See An Increase In Calls After Friday's Shunick News Conference
The tip lines for Mickey Shunick have seen a lot of action since Friday's news conference to announce an arrest had been made. Private Investigator John Abdella says his office has recieved quite a...
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Abbeville seafood company fined for nearly $53,000 in backwages
An Abbeville seafood company accused of not paying employees more than $50,000 dollars must now pay the state as well. The Department of Labor fining Harvest Time Seafood, he owner saying he was never...
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Fight between mother and son leads to shooting
PIERRE PART- Around 11pm last night, the Assumption Parish Communications Division responded to a call from a woman claiming her brother was trying to kill himself. Once deputies arrived at the 100...
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Racehorses in Louisiana Testing Positive for a Performance-Enhancing Drug
Almost a dozen racehorses in Louisiana tested positive for a powerful performance-enhancing drug.Three of those horses raced at Evangeline Downs as recently as two months ago. Two of those horses...
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Global warming tied to risk of weather extremes
NEW YORK (AP) -- Last year brought a record heat wave to Texas, massive floods in Bangkok and an unusually warm November in England. How much has global warming boosted the chances of events like...
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Tropical Showers Persist
Little change is expected in Acadiana's weather pattern through the weekend as tropical moisture remains mired in the region.High pressure over the Eastern Gulf continues to funnel surface moisture...
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LSU's Clement Named to Mackey Watch List
LSU senior tight end Chase Clement has been named to the preseason watch list for the John Mackey Award, presented annually to the nation's top tight end, the Nassau County Sports Commission announced...
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Saints Release 2012 Training Camp Schedule
The New Orleans Saints will open training camp on Tuesday, July 24, when all players under contract report for physicals, meetings and conditioning. The Saints will hold their strength and...
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UL Women's Basketball Releases 2012-13 Schedule
First-year head coach Garry Brodhead unveiled the Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball schedule for his inaugural campaign on Tuesday. The 2012-13 season schedule features 15 home games and an expanded...
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Saints Announce 5K Race to Kickoff Season
The New Orleans Saints and Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced a partnership and launch of a new 5K running event...
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