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Juveniles charged in Carencro man’s murder to be tried as adults, one suspect still wanted
Jaden Garlow, 18, was arrested for second degree murder just last week. Jakyri Aggison, 18, and Koby Glaude, 17, were arrested for principal to second degree murder. Matthew Charles, 19, is still wanted for principal to second degree murder.
Meet authors, comic book artists at Thibodaux's inaugural Look Who's Reading Book Festival
More than 46 authors, comic book artists and more are gathering in Thibodaux to inspire reading in children, families and the wider community. The inaugural Look Who’s Reading Book Festival will gather more than 60 vendors in the Thibodaux Civic Center to meet with fans, sign books and promote reading from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27. The festival is free. It is being put on by the Tri-Parish Organizers, founded by Elnora Parker-Vicks, Vernell...
Some St. Martin Parish parents express displeasure in school zone changes
PARKS, La. (KADN) — Parents in St. Martin Parish have a chance on Wednesday and Thursday to learn about the new schools their children are being forced to attend. More than 150 St. Martin Parish students from kindergarten to 12th grade will be going to new schools in a couple weeks.
Looking for Work in Acadiana? Attend This Hiring Event
If you or someone you know is looking for a job in the Acadiana area, you won't want to miss this amazing hiring event in Vermilion Parish. The job fair will take place on Wednesday July 24th, 2024 and will be held in the Held in the spacious Abbeville High School Gym located at 1305 Wildcat Drive Abbeville, LA.
Chad Credeur, suspected in Lafayette triple murder, indicted by grand jury
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The man suspected in a triple murder has been indicted on three counts of first-degree murder by a Lafayette Parish grand jury. Court documents show there is enough evidence for Chad Credeur, 42, of Duson, to stand trial for the murders of Brandon Touchet, 45, Elizabeth Reames, 46, and Eric Green, 49, all from Lafayette.
Tarunye Kanonu explains why she's leaving after nearly a decade as Lafayette girls hoops coach
Lafayette High is in search of a new girls basketball coach after Tarunye Kanonu decided to resign from the position. Kanonu cited family reasons - most notably her daughter's health - for her decision to step down after nearly a decade on the Lions' sidelines. "I knew eventually it would...
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Win Tickets to 2024 Geek’d Con in Louisiana
Geek'd Con is coming back to downtown Shreveport this August! Dress up in your best cosplay and come out to this year's event on August 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Shreveport Convention Center. Since 2015, Geek'd Con has been bringing its event to the Ark-La-Tex area. It is the...
Louisiana Weather: Rainy Conditions and Cloudy Skies Persist
Shreveport, LA – Mostly cloudy skies will prevail again today, while rainy conditions keep highs near 80 degrees in north central and northeast Louisiana. Some of this rainfall may be locally heavy at times. North and west, highs will climb into the middle to upper 80s. According to the...
Louisiana Club Earns ‘Best Golf Course’ in U.S. Honors
The game of golf is alive and well in the state of Louisiana. According to golflink.com there are 140 golf courses in Louisiana. Eighty of those courses are public courses, another 30 are private courses, and still another 30 would qualify to be called municipal golf courses. Louisiana even has its own "Golf Trail".
Louisiana Farm to School Hosts School Garden Leadership Workshop in Lafayette
(07/24/24) LAFAYETTE, La. — Seeds to Success: The Louisiana Farm to School Program hosted the fifth-annual School Garden Leadership Workshop in Lafayette at the University of Louisiana Ira Nelson Horticulture Center earlier this month. The workshop takes place each summer and consists of hands-on learning and lectures to help...
A new Southern Classic Chicken is coming to Lafayette. Here's where it'll open.
Construction could begin next month on the Southern Classic Chicken location in Lafayette. Jessie Fontenot with JA Fontenot Enterprises closed on a deal to purchase the 2.85 acres at 4603 Johnston St. for the popular quick-serve restaurant along with a Scooter’s Coffee location and another development to be announced later, Fontenot said.
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