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American Legion Riders Show Support for SMPSO Deputies
In January 2013, two St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Deputies were involved in a shooting that claimed the life Chitimacha Police Sergeant Rick Riggenbach and left the deputies in critical condition.Both...
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Turn lane on Bertrand Drive at Banks Street Closing Wednesday
A turn lane on Bertrand Drive will be closed tomorrow for pavement widening. Lafayette public works officials say the southbound right turn lane at Banks Drive will be shut down between 7:00 A. M....
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Gunman takes hostages at north La. bank
State police and authorities in Tensas Parish, La., say a gunman has taken at least three people hostage at a bank. It happened Tuesday afternoon at the Tensas State Bank in St. Joseph, La., southeast...
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Notary Test Preparation Class Offered by UL
If you want to be a Notary Public, the University of Louisiana-Lafayette is offering an intensive basic notary test preparation course in the Fall 2013 semester on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:50 p.m....
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Orleans jail to stop holding immigration detainees
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans sheriff has agreed to stop voluntarily holding detainees for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency unless those detainees are charged with certain...
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College students alerted to identity theft
College students are very susceptible to identity theft and Better Business Bureau of Acadiana recommends that they take simple steps to protect themselves on campus. According to Javelin Strategy and...
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Shadows-on-the-Teche Fall Arts and Crafts Fair 2013
The Shadows-on-the-Teche Fall Arts and Crafts Fair will take place in the Shadows gardens on Saturday October 5 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Nearly 100 vendors from around the state will exhibit and sell...
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Actor testifies for Calif. paternity-rights bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - "The Lost Boys" actor Jason Patric is asking California lawmakers to pass a bill that could allow him another chance to seek paternity rights for his 3-year-old son. Patric...
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Three rescued from water after helicopter goes down
Three people were rescued from the water this afternoon after their helicopter went down about 30 miles southwest of Terrebone Bay. The Coast Guard says three people were onboard, and there are no...
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Businessman awaiting sentencing jailed
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A businessman awaiting sentencing for bribing a former Plaquemines Parish sheriff has been jailed for allegedly violating the terms of his release on bond. A court filing Tuesday...
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LDWF Clarifies Hog Hunting on WMA Regulations
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has clarified a hog hunting on public lands regulation in this year's Louisiana Hunting Regulations pamphlet.In the 2013-14 Louisiana Hunting...
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Troopers Seize Over 690 Pounds of Marijuana
A Texas man is in jail and over 690 pounds of marijuana are off the streets following a traffic stop on Interstate 10 east of Breaux Bridge.Yesterday morning, at 5:30 a.m., Troopers with Troop I...
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Fourth Robbery, Beating Suspect Located
The fourth suspect in a robbery and beating last week near Ville Platte has been caught.According to a news release, detectives with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office received information that...
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Police: Device found after bank robbery not a bomb
Eunice police say the device found this morning near the site of a bank robbery was not a bomb.Chief Ronald Dies says a Louisiana State Police bomb squad took the device to a remote location and...
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Good Chance of Storms With Front Wednesday
A good chance of showers and storms is expected for Acadiana Wednesday with a weakening cool front that should push into the Gulf of Mexico later this week.Showers and a few strong storms will be...
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TKO's 'Stuff the Truck' school supply drive
TKO(Truckin' Knows Outreach) hosted a ‘Stuff the Truck' School Supply Drive, August 1-12, 2013, and has teamed up with Lafayette Parish School Board to support the community and give back to...
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Non-Profits Invited To Apply for 2014 Funding
St. Landry-Evangeline United Way Community Investment Committee is accepting applications for funding for the 2014 fiscal year. Organizations applying must be a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in good...
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Partners Contribute $500,000 to Establish RN Program at SLCC
LAFAYETTE - A new program at South Louisiana Community College will help fill a growing need within Acadiana's healthcare industry.SLCC administrators, along with the Lafayette Economic Development...
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Lane clousure I-10 WB in Breaux Bridge
The left lane is blocked on I-10 West past Breaux Bridge due to an accident. Traffic is passing through the right lane. The queue from this incident has reached approximately two miles.
View ArticleRegistration open for 2013-2014 Acting Classes
Acting Up (in Acadiana) announces that its classes begin the week of September 9, 2013. Registrations will be accepted through the end of September for the fall semester. Acting classes are available...
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