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Harvey man killed by hit and run driver
Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputies say a 46-year-old Harvey man was struck by a hit and run driver while looking for his wife's glasses that she dropped from their car. Col. John N. Fortunato says...
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Boy pleads not guilty to killing sister
A 13-year-old Terrytown boy, accused of bludgeoning his little sister to death while practicing wrestling moves on her in June, has pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge. The boy is...
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St. Landry school board sets hearing on budget
OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - The St. Landry Parish School Board will wait until after a Sept. 5 public hearing before voting on a proposed 2013-14 general fund budget.Board attorney Gerard Caswell told the...
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Livingston deputies arrest Walker police officer
Livingston Parish sheriff's deputies have arrested a Walker police officer after the lawman allegedly beat a man he arrested a week ago in an alleged sexual assault case. Authorities say 32-year-old...
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Ascension council OKs tax to cover juvenile costs
DONALDSONVILLE, La. (AP) - Property owners in Ascension Parish will see slightly higher tax bills next year.The Ascension Parish Council voted Thursday night to levy a 20-year parish-wide 1-mill...
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1 killed, 2 injured when truck hits I-10 rail
GONZALES, La. (AP) - Gonzales police say single-vehicle wreck on Interstate 10 in Ascension Parish left one man dead and two others injured.A Ford F-350 carrying three people was traveling west on...
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St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report
According to St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert, during the last 24 hour reporting period the Sheriff's Office responded to 49 complaints and reports the following arrests:Moises Felipe Stratton, 36,...
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19-year-old indicted in Lake Charles slaying
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - A 19-year-old man suspected in a June shooting death at a Lake Charles apartment complex has been indicted on a charge of second-degree murder.Authorities charged Cody Ray...
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St. Mary Parish Narcotics Arrest Report
According to St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert the Narcotics Division made the following arrests on July 31, 2013. Mark A. White, 30, 110 Alexander Lane, St. Joseph, LA was arrested on July 31,...
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Metairie man sentenced in rape of girl, 13
GRETNA, La. (AP) - A 34-year-old Metairie man has been sentenced to life in prison plus another 99 years for raping and molesting a girl in his apartment. Michael Wilmot was sentenced Thursday on...
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Drug investigation leads to dog fighting arrest
A Tensas Parish man is in the St. Mary Parish Jail on dog fighting and cruelty to animals charges.Mark White is being held without bond.Sheriff's deputies say they discovered a cell phone video of a...
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Franklin Daily Arrest Report
The Franklin Police Department responded to 20 complaints over the past 24 hours, and made the following arrests:8/1/13 @ 11:09 PM, Devin Castalano, of Ira St., Jeanerette, LA, was arrested on a...
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St. Landry Parish Arrest Report
This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for August 2, 2013.Chad Wimberley, age 48, 851 Vatican Rd., Carencro, La, driving while intoxicated - 1st offense, ran stop sign, no seat...
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The Arc of Acadiana Hires Human Resources Director
The Arc of Acadiana, a nonprofit organization committed to the promotion and protection of the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is very pleased to announce the...
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Clinton lifts curfew for adults
CLINTON, La. (AP) - Tommy Mead can again visit his friends late at night or study at LSU's library in Baton Rouge and return to his residence in Clinton after midnight. The Advocate reports the town's...
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Taos exhibit shines light on rare Beatles photosA
TAOS, N.M. (AP) - Thousands of screaming teenagers packed the Washington Coliseum in the nation's capital in 1964 for the Beatle's first live concert on American soil. Photographer Mike Mitchell...
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Today in History for August 2, 2013
Today is Friday, Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2013. There are 151 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 2, 1943, during World War II, U.S. Navy boat PT-109, commanded by Lt. (jg)...
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IBERIABANK Hosts Second Food Truck Rally to Support FoodNet
After a successful rally last week, resulting in donations of $1,000 and 865 pounds of non-perishable food, IBERIABANK is proud to once again host a Food Truck Rally to support the efforts of FoodNet...
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Deputies searching for three armed robbery suspects
Iberia Parish sheriff's deputies are looking for three men who allegedly robbed a woman in a New Iberia business parking lot.The incident took place last night around 10:30 in the 1200 block of Jane...
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Armed Natchitoches escapee caught in Texas
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) - A Natchitoches Parish Detention Center escapee has been captured by agents with the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Apprehension Task Force near Freeport, Texas, during a traffic...
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