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Watching Dorian Remnants
A trough of low pressure that was once Tropical Storm Dorian continues to be watched today for possible development. The system was downgraded Saturday, but the remaining area of thunderstorms is...
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Names of Cops Involved in Fatal Shooting Released
Baton Rouge police have released the names of the two officers who shot and killed a 32-year-old man who they said tried to run them over. Police spokesman Cpl. Don Coppola said Monday 28-year-old...
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St. Mary Parish Arrest Report
According to St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert, during the last 72 hour reporting period the Sheriff's Office responded to 158 complaints and reports the following arrests:Brandon Marks, 30, 1031...
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Investigation Continues into Deadly Home Invasion
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - An investigation continues into a weekend home invasion that left one person dead in Shreveport. Police tell The Times 24-year-old Malcolm Fuller was killed after he forced his...
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Moss Street Dollar General robbed for third time since June
Lafayette police are searching for the man who robbed a Moss Street store.The incident took place around 9:00 last night at the Dollar General in the 4300 block of Moss Street.Investigators say the...
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St. Landry Parish Arrest Report
This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for July 29, 2013.Travis Martin Keys, age 28, simple battery involving domestic violence.Gene Wade Jacob, age 30, 2722 Hwy. 167, Opelousas,...
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Morgan City Arrest Report
The following were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 07/26/2013:Â n Donald Ray Engleton, 51 years of age, Address-Bryant Drive Baton Rouge, La....
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Opelousas Daily Arrest Report
Ernest Polotzola, 20, 230 Kim Drive, Krotz Springs1)Illegal Possession of Stolen ThingsEvan Polotzola, 21, 495 Louise Street, Krotz Springs1)Illegal Possession of Stolen ThingsKenneth Morrison, 32,...
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Jindal orders flags at half staff in honor of Lindy Boggs
Flags across Louisiana are flying at half staff in honor of the late Congresswoman Lindy Boggs. Governor Bobby Jindal issued an executive order today ordering all U. S. and state flags fly at half...
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Ascension Sheriff Targeting Gang Activity
The Ascension Parish sheriff promised to crackdown on juvenile curfew violations in light of a recent increase in gang activity in west Ascension Parish. Sheriff Jeff Wiley tells The Advocate...
View ArticleScientists Collect Water Near Site of Blown Well
NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICO (AP) - Scientists from several universities are working to learn whether a gas well that blew wild last week off the Louisiana coast is polluting the Gulf of Mexico. Joseph...
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Chemin Metarie ribbon cutting scheduled for Thursday
Youngsville city officials will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday to reopen Chemin Metarie Parkway. Construction crews have been working since December to resurface and widen the road. The...
View ArticleAcadian Day of Remembrance
A special day here in Acadiana, as many gathered to celebrate the Acadian culture in part thanks to the Queen of England.It was a day to honor and remember the Acadian culture in St. Martinville.In...
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Jennings woman charged with burglary, theft
The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a Jennings woman wanted on theft and burglary charges. Deputies say 28-year-old Holly Noelle Reed pawned several electronic items stolen from a...
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Inmate dies following a fight with another inmate
According to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, an inmate died after getting in a "brief physical altercation" with another inmate. The name of the deceased inmate has not yet been...
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Tonight: Documentary highlights Acadiana residents who helped after Katrina
Right Now: A documentary on the accounts of people who rescued thousands from their homes following Hurricane Katrina is being filmed. Cajun Navy is highlighting people like Doug Bienvenu and Drue...
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FBI raids rescue 105 kids forced into prostitution
WASHINGTON | The FBI says it has rescued 105 children who were forced into prostitution in the United States and arrested 150 people it described as pimps and others in a series of raids in 76...
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Lake Charles bank robbery suspect identified
Lake Charles police are looking for the man they say robbed a bank two weeks ago.Police have issued a warrant for 47-year-old Leonard S. Green on a first-degree robbery charge. He is accused of...
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Lafayette Parks sets youth sports registration dates
The Lafayette Recreation and Parks Department hasset the registration period for fall youth sports. Registrationthroughout the parish will begin on Saturday, August 3 andcontinue through Monday,...
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Bishop Speyrer viewing begins today
Public viewing for the late Bishop Jude Speyrer beings today in Lake Charles.Speyrer, a Leonville native, died at an Opelousas nursing home last Monday. He was ordained and served in the Diocese of...
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