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Grand Jury to Hear Lavergne Evidence in One Hour
A Lafayette grand jury will hear the evidence against Brandon Scott Lavergne at 3:00 P. M. at the Lafayette Parish Courthouse. We will have live coverage from the courthouse tonight on Acadiana's...
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Runaway teen found, boyfriend arrested
A runaway teenage girl, whose 23-year-old boyfriend was accused of hiding her has been found. Coy Borel is charged with theft, 2 counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and felony...
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Grand Jury to Decide if Enough Evidence in Shunick Case
A grand jury will meet today to decide if there's enough evidence to indict Brandon Scott Lavergne, the man charged with aggravated kidnapping and first-degree murder of Mickey Shunick.Brandon...
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Top Ten Emergency Safety Tips
You never know when a natural disaster or a more common everyday emergency may occur. Always be ready! Here are tips that will come in handy for emergency preparedness. 1. Make sure your pet has a...
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Verizon Wireless 4g LTE Network officially launches in Lafayette on July 19
LAFAYETTE, LA. - Verizon Wireless will officially launch its 4G LTE wireless data service in 33 new markets, including Lafayette, on Thursday, July 19. On the same day, Verizon Wireless will expand in...
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Increasing Weekend Rain chances
Acadiana's typical hot and humid July weather pattern will continue into the weekend with a gradual increase in rain chances through Sunday.After a slight and albeit brief mid-week respite in the...
View ArticleState of La. Re-Opening Business Recovery Loan Program
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Office of Community Development - Disaster Recovery Unit (OCD-DRU) is accepting new applications for the Project-Based Opportunity Program (PROP), which aims to...
View ArticleToll payment lane on La. 1 bridge boosts payments
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A snag-ridden toll bridge in coastal south Louisiana near Grand Isle has increased its collections by adding a payment lane on site, the chief financial officer of the...
View ArticleLegislature's top budget adviser retiring in Aug.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The Louisiana Legislature's top financial adviser is retiring after 33 years in state government. Legislative Fiscal Officer Gordon Monk said his last day will be Aug. 8. Monk,...
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SLSO donate bikes to Opelousas Boys and Girls Club
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office has accumulated its share of unwanted/unclaimed bicycles in the past few years that don't have any evidentiary value.Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz said, "Over the...
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OWI Checkpoint scheduled for July 21
Lafayette, LA- On Saturday, July 21, 2012, between the hours of 9:00 pm and 3:00 am, the Lafayette Police Department will be conducting an OWI Checkpoint within the incorporated limits of Lafayette....
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How to survive a stroke; Lourdes wins award for stroke care
A patient thanks his doctor and healthcare team after he suffered a stroke in May. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center was given an award for outstanding stroke care. KATC's Steven Albritton...
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Information Needed on abandoned & abused horses
(St. Martinville, La.)- St. Martin Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance for information about abandoned and abused horses. Late yesterday afternoon three horses in near death condition...
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Vermilion Narcotics Arrest
The Vermilion / Municipal Narcotics Task Force recently made the following arrests for narcotics related crimes:- Agents received several complaints that suspected drug activity may have been taking...
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Man allegedly DWI on a Wal-Mart scooter
HOUMA, La. (AP) - Houma police say a 24-year-old man is accused of driving a shopping scooter while drunk. Police say Thomas J. Phillip's breath tested at more than double the amount considered legal...
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Jindal heads to Ohio to stump for Mitt Romney
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gov. Bobby Jindal traveled to Ohio to campaign for Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney, as speculation continues that the Louisiana governor is a possible vice...
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Breaux Bridge man wanted on outstanding warrants
(St. Martinville, La.)- Cory James Courville, 25, Breaux Bridge, is wanted on an outstanding Warrant for Second Degree Battery and Disturbing the Peace by Intoxication. If anyone knows the whereabouts...
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Deputy accused of crashing patrol car while drunk
GRETNA, La. (AP) - A Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputy has resigned after allegedly crashing his patrol car while drunk. Col. John Fortunato, a department spokesman, tells The Times-Picayune that...
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Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Awarded For Stroke Care
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center received the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association's "Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award" for great care for stroke patients. Allen...
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Brandon Scott Lavergne indicted on 2 counts of first degree murder
A grand jury has indicted Brandon Scott Lavergne for the first degree murder of Mickey Shunick, and he's been indicted for the first degree murder of Lisa Pate who was found dead in 1999. Jurors found...
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