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Paralyzed Lafayette police officer speaks 1 year after fatal shooting: 'Lost my entire identity'
Struggling emotionally, mentally and physically, the road to recovery has been bumpy for Hali Bradford, a Lafayette police officer who was shot and injured in the line of duty. Bradford was one of two officers shot Aug. 5. A toddler, 19-month-old Kaci Cyprian, was killed and her older brother, Kaisyn...
I-210 Westbound Shutdown Here Is What We Know
If traveling west on I-10, Southwest Louisiana motorists be advised. According to the Louisiana State Police, I-210 Westbound is shut down, and it is estimated that it will remain closed for an estimated four hours due to an overturned 18-wheeler. Be safe, everyone. For updates on the accident or other...
Heavy traffic on I-10 eastbound, westbound near Texas/Louisiana border
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Two separate incidents are causing heavy traffic going east and west on I-10 near the Texas/Louisiana state line. All lanes are now open after an accident on I-10 W near Vinton, but congestion remains around eight miles. On I-10 E from the Texas/Louisiana state line...
What Louisiana City Has Most DWI Arrests?
SHREVEPORT, LA – I recently heard some shocking stats about drunk driving in Louisiana and I have been wondering why Shreveport leads this dangerous category by such a wide margin. You be the judge of what the numbers show. Shreveport Police made 625 DWI arrests in 2023 and there...
United Way Southwest Louisiana announces new grant recipients
Special to the American Press In a substantial move toward bolstering the resilience and capacity of local social services, United Way Southwest Louisiana is proud to announce its latest round of grant awards. Numerous regional organizations have been selected to receive funding to support critical community services ranging from youth mentoring programs to senior care, […]
Fines might not deter abuse at La. facilities caring for the disabled, audit finds
A review of how state officials respond to allegations of abuse at Louisiana facilities that care for the developmentally disabled found that fines assessed for infractions haven’t been effective in preventing abuse. A Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s report issued Monday noted that maximum fine amounts handed down to intermediate care facilities (ICFs) haven’t been adjusted since […]
9 years later: The Grand 16 movie theater shooting in Lafayette
The deadly tragedy occurred during a showing of the movie "Trainwreck" in 2015, where the shooter, identified as 59-year-old John Russell Houser, fired a handgun 13 times inside the theater, killing two people and wounding nine others before fatally shooting himself after he attempted to leave the scene.
Nevada softball ace Tyra Clary transferring to Louisiana Lafayette for final college year
Tyra Clary, who led the Mountain West in ERA each of the last two seasons, is transferring from Nevada to Louisiana Lafayette for her final year of college eligibility. A Spanish Springs High alum, Clary entered the transfer portal earlier this month. She walked on at Nevada in 2022 before becoming a top-flight pitcher in the MW in 2023 and 2024. After going 6-10 with a 8.25 ERA in her debut season in silver and blue, she went 16-11 with a 2.17 ERA and six saves over the last two years while leading the MW in ERA in 2023 (1.81) and 2024 (2.45).
Emory’s Hoover headed back to Louisiana for softball
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLTV) - Former Rains Lady Cat Sage Hoover is headed back to Louisiana where she started her college career. Hoover announced on Monday that she would be leaving Texas Tech and transferring to the University of Louisiana in Lafayette to play for the Ragin’ Cajun. Hoover took...
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