IDF Business Networking Luncheon
The IDF Business will have a luncheon on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. The luncheon will be held at Landry's Seafood corner of Hwy's 90 and 675) from 12 noon until 1:30 pm. The special guest speaker will...
View ArticleCASA Volunteer Training
CASA of SoLA is recruiting volunteers to help with children who get lost in the system. Their volunteer training begins on August 18, 2012 at 9:00 and last until 3:00. In order to volunteer as a Court...
View ArticleSt. Mary Parish Arrest Report
According to Sheriff Mark Hebert during the last 72 hour reporting period the Sheriff's Office responded to 141 complaints and reports the following arrests:Julia Bailey, 51, 3308 Lake Palourde Dr,...
View ArticleMan arrested after high speed chase in Houma
HOUMA, La. (AP) - A 27-year-old man allegedly breaking into cars in the parking lot of a Houma theater was arrested after a high speed chase. The Courier reports (http://bit.ly/QwGMhl ) Benjamin...
View ArticleSummer enrollment drops at NE La. colleges
MONROE, La. (AP) - Colleges and universities across northeastern Louisiana have seen decreases in summer enrollment this year. Officials believe it's likely because of the economy and the loss of...
View ArticleFranklin Daily Arrest Report
The Franklin Police Department responded to 35 complaints over the past weekend and made the following arrests:8/2/2012 @ 1:52 PM, MICHAEL ANTHONY JR., 20, of Bayou Black - Gibson, LAwas arrested on a...
View ArticleLafayette panel to discuss use of master plan
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The Lafayette Parish School Board's executive committee will meet this week to discuss the future use of the district's facilities master plan. Last month, the board voted to...
View ArticleULL student union project begins this month
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The long-awaited renovations to University of Louisiana at Lafayette's student union are scheduled to begin in a few weeks. By the time the semester starts Aug. 20, William...
View ArticleErnesto Tracks Toward Central America
Tropical Storm Ernesto will continue to move toward Honduras and Belize over the next couple of days. Ernesto as of 10am was packing winds of 65mph and was moving toward the WNW at 9mph. A Hurricane...
View ArticleDrivers Reminded to Pay Attention to School Zones
As students begin preparing to return to school, local law enforcement reminds drivers to be mindful of school buses and school zones. State law requires vehicles to stop at least 30 feet from a bus...
View ArticleAverage Gas Price Up More Than 11 Cents
Average gas prices in Louisiana have risen again. LouisianaGasPrices.com says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline is up this week to $3.42. That's over 11 cents higher than last week's...
View ArticleSt. Landry Parish Arrest Report
This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for August 6, 2012.Latasha Amos, age 31, 115 Eric Street, Lafayette, La., driving under suspension and expired license plate, arrested by...
View ArticleACA Announces Performing Arts Residencies
The Acadiana Center for the Arts is offering 2 Performing ArtsResidencies for the 2012 -2013 season. The Performing Arts Residencyat the Acadiana Center for the Arts gives performing arts...
View ArticleSLCC Offers Dual Enrollment Courses for High School Students
LAFAYETTE - High school students across Acadiana will be able to take college credit courses close to home this fall. South Louisiana Community College will be offering 24 dual enrollment courses at...
View ArticleErnesto Strengthens While Florence Weakens
Ernesto strengthened during the morning hours. Shear appears to have diminished and now deep convection is bettered defined surrounding the center. There is a good chance intensification could...
View ArticleTouchdown: NASA rover Curiosity lands on Mars
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- The robotic explorer Curiosity's daring plunge through the pink skies of Mars was more than perfect. It landed with spectacular style, said a NASA scientist, describing the...
View ArticleWoman arrested in Lafayette bar, stabbing victim expected to recover
A New Iberia woman was arrested after a fight inside a Lafayette bar led to a stabbing. Witnesses say it happened Sunday morning just before last call inside Outlaws on Johnston St. Police arrested...
View ArticleBroussard National Night Out tomorrow
National Night Out in Broussard will be held Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. "National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, strengthen police & community partnerships, and...
View ArticleNew Iberia man arrested for failure to register as sex offender
A New Iberia man has been arrested for failing to register as a sex offender. Anthony Lancelin, 37, of 713 W. Admiral Doyle Apt. 33, had a felony warrant against him, and his girlfriend, Joanne Keel,...
View ArticleAnother arrest made in Keiosha Felix case
Another arrest has been made in the case of missing 15-year-old Keiosha Felix of Duson. West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested Ronald Wilkerson, 40. He's the brother of Leon Wilkerson,...
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