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Franklin Daily Arrest Report
The Franklin Police Department responded to 17 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrest:Â 8/6/13 @ 11:18 AM, Matthew Green, 18, of Hwy. 182, Centerville, LA, was arrested on a...
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UPDATE: Lawtell Train Derailment Latest
Here's the latest information in regard to Sunday's train derailment in Lawtell:US 190 remains closed in both directions from LA 35 to LA 104. Troop I is diverting traffic from US 190 West to LA 104,...
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Zydeco musician John Warren Prejean, Sr., dies at 64
The zydeco music community is mourning the loss of one of its own.John Warren Prejean, Sr., died last Saturday. He was 64.Prejean fronted a number of local bands and also worked as a sideman for...
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St. Mary Parish Arrest Report
According to St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert, during the last 24 hour reporting period the Sheriff's Office responded to 55 complaints and reports the following arrests:Louis Bryant Tabb, 20, 1486...
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In rebuke, Obama cancels Moscow summit with Putin
LOS ANGELES (AP) - In a rare diplomatic rebuke, President Barack Obama on Wednesday canceled his Moscow summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The decision reflected both U.S. anger over...
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St. Landry Parish Arrest Report
This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for August 7, 2013. Mervin Cane, Jr., age 35, 1179 Nursing Home Rd., Palmetto, LA, speeding, driving under suspension.Jemarcus Pete Joseph,...
View ArticleLeft Lane on I-10 East Past LA 3184 Closed
The left lane is blocked on I-10 East past LA 3184 (Exit 100, Ambassador Caffery Parkway near Lafayette), due to an accident involving a tractor trailer. Traffic is passing through the right lane. The...
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Congressman Alexander not to seek reelection
Louisiana Congressman Rodney Alexander says he will not run for reelection next year.The Quitman Republican, who represents the Fifth Congressional District, says Congressional bickering and gridlock...
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Tar balls found on south Texas shoreline
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Coast Guard members are working with Miller Environmental Services and Texas General Land Office specialists to clean up naturally occurring tar balls discovered on 20-mile...
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Two hospitalized following single-vehicle crash
Two people are in critical but stable condition at a local hospital after their SUV crashed into a tree.The crash took place Tuesday around 3:30 P. M. in the 700 block of East Gloria Switch Road near...
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Share your first day of school photos
We want to see pictures of your kids or grandkids getting ready for the first day of school.Click here to share your back to school photos. Don't forget to include your name and description of your...
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Attempted murder charge in alleged tattoo war
COQUILLE, Ore. (AP) - The owner of a tattoo shop in North Bend, Ore., is accused of trying to shoot the owner of another tattoo parlor to eliminate his competition in the coastal town. Bay Area Ink...
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Stores with past Powerball winners draw crowds
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Ticketholders aren't the only ones who benefit from a win like the one expected in the latest Powerball drawing, estimated at $425 million so far. Stores known for selling...
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Music & Market kicks off September 20th
A new season of Music & Market begins September 20th in historic Opelousas offering entertainment each Friday through November 1st. The event will feature Southwest Louisiana music in a unique...
View ArticleAAHSD receives national accreditation
The Acadiana Area Human Services District (AAHSD) has been awarded a Three-Year Accreditation from CARF International for their Crisis Intervention, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, and Prevention...
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CFA Announces November 15, 2013 Date for Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Luncheon
LAFAYETTE - Community Foundation of Acadiana's (CFA) third-annual Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Luncheon will be held on November 15, 2013, National Philanthropy Day, at the Cajundome Convention...
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Louisiana Municipal Association Awards
MONROE -Twelve municipal governments were announced as winners of the 2012 Community Achievement Awards. This prestigious award, conducted for the 45th year, goes to municipalities that display...
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Police agencies recover multi-million dollar trailer payload
Quick response and smooth communication allowed three Lafayette Parish law enforcement agencies to locate and recover a tractor-trailer -- and its more than $5 million in cargo -- in a matter of...
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Horse Organizations Invited to a Meeting on Rescue Program for Retired...
All equine (horse) - oriented organizations are invited to send representatives to an organizational and informational meeting on a rescue program for retired racehorses, to be held August 15, 10...
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Morgan City Police Daily Arrest Report
The following were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 08/06/2013: 1. Charleston J. Grogan, 18 years of age, Address-Second Street Morgan City,...
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