Police: Armed Robbery Suspect Hits 2 Gas Stations
Lafayette Police say around 6:45 p.m. an armed suspect walked into a gas station at the corner of Dulles and Ambassador and demanded money. Police say, after he left the station, he walked across the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Two Suspects Wanted in Lafayette Gas Station Robberies
Lafayette police are looking for two armed robbery suspects accused of robbing two gas stations tonight.Police say the first suspect, described as a bald black man in his 50s, walked into the Shop...
View ArticleHouston Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Contact with a Teen
A Texas man is behind bars for alleged sexual abuse of a 15 year old female. St. Martin Parish deputies say an investigation was launched Wednesday into the incident. Deputies identified the suspect...
View ArticleAnother I-10 Crash, Near Breaux Bridge
The left lane is blocked on I-10 East at mile post 109 (Breaux Bridge) due to an accident. Traffic is passing through the right lane. The queue from this incident has reached the I-10/I-49 JCT.
View ArticleCane Cutters' Season Ends In 12-5 Playoff Loss To Victoria
After finishing a very successful 2013 regular season, the Acadiana Cane Cutters traveled to Victoria to take on the Generals in the first round of the 2013 Texas Collegiate League Playoffs. The...
View ArticleUL Defense Rallies For 32-30 Win Over Offense
LAFAYETTE, La. - Two hours of scrimmage came down to one play as the defense stopped the offense on a fourth and goal inside the 10 to come from behind for a 32-30 win over the offense in the first...
View ArticleLafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report for August 11, 2013Name: Bland, GeoffCharge: Owi VehicleArresting Agency: Lafayette City PdAddress: 400 Blk Rena DRV Lafayette, LaName: Brasseaux,...
View ArticleShowers Take a Break for Perseid Meteor Shower
This time every year star gazers are blessed with the Perseid Meteor Shower, which will be at its peak overnight Sunday into Monday. There is no specific part of the sky that will provide a better...
View ArticleThree Arrested, One Wanted in Evangeline Parish Attack
Three people are behind bars after an attack and robbery in Evangeline Parish. Deputies say Wednesday, they were notified of an incident on LA 10 west of the Ville Platte city limits. Deputies say...
View Article8-1-1 Day: The Know What's Below Campaign
"811". It's a number many may never use, but for those that do, it could be a lifesaver. "It's a free service. 8-1-1 is a free service and there's no charge for calling in. You just need to wait 48...
View ArticleSheriff's Office revamps website in Jeff Davis
The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's office has rebuilt its website. The site now allows easier access to information, including the names of registered sex offenders, outstanding warrants and recent...
View ArticleFair gets volunteers, nonprofits together
Groups that put on a volunteer fair in Baton Rouge say they plan to team up again for similar events this year in Shreveport and Lake Charles. Vice President Matt Mullenix of the Louisiana Association...
View ArticleSinkhole causes resort villa to partially collapse
CLERMONT, Fla. (AP) - A sinkhole caused a section of a central Florida resort villa to partially collapse early Monday, while another section of the villa was sinking, authorities said. About 30...
View ArticleLafayette Art Association Upcoming Events
The Lafayette Art Association in conjunction with the Lafayette Horse Farm are calling for artists submissions for 2 exhibits this season. The 6X6 event is in need of artists in the community to...
View ArticleLafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report
This report contains the daily arrests for Aug 12, 2013Name: Breaux, BrannonCharge: Owi VehicleArresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S OfcAddress: 200 Blk Buttercup #628 DR Lafayette, LaName:...
View Article13th Annual Games of Acadiana
On Saturday, August 17, let the games begin and play with a purpose! Miles Perret Cancer Services is hosting the 13 Annual Games of Acadiana at the Cajundome and Convention Center. From 10am until 4pm...
View ArticleLPSS: 2013-2014 School Hour Changes
The first Monday of each month, Superintendent of Lafayette Parish Schools, Dr.Pat Cooper visits GMA.Today the topic of discussion was new hours for the 2013-2014 school year. August 14th is the first...
View ArticleA Push for More Technology in Vermilion Parish Schools
We're up to five Acadiana Parishes now with students back in the classrooms. This morning Vermilion Parish students are the latest to go back to school. Vermilion Parish is known for having some of...
View ArticleSt. Martin Parish Daily Arrest Report
St. Martin Parish Daily Arrest ReportAugust 11, 2013The arrested are as follows:Barber, Tony, 35500 block of Babineaux StBreaux Bridge, LAChargesAGGRAVATED ASSAULT; UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OF AN INHABITED...
View ArticleBenefit planned for music programs at NO school
Warren Easton Charter High School alumni Troy "Trombone" Shorty and Nicholas Payton will be the headliners for a Sept. 5 concert honoring clarinetist Pete Fountain and benefiting the school. The...
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