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Nine people died when tornado hit Louisiana church fair. Descendants memorialize tragedy century later.
The citizens of Vacherie had been praying for rain. And around 3 p.m. on August 24, 1924, it appeared their prayers had been answered. “It had been a drought for like three months or longer,” said David Hubbell, a descendent of those in Vacherie that day. “All of a sudden, the clouds came out … but then it started getting really bad. Bad wind and rain.”
$2 million permit issued for old Travelodge Hotel. Here's what else is under construction.
Building permits for the city of Lafayette, Aug. 21-27: HOTEL: 1101 W. Pinhook Road, description, renovations and additions to Travelodge that includes pool area improvements, landscaping and HVAC updates; applicant and contractor, Architects Beazley Moliere; $2 million. SCHOOL: 1301 W. University Ave., description, improvements to vestibule at Lafayette Middle School;...
Bridge's history of race crimes resurfaces after dedication to Vietnam War hero
A bridge renamed after a local war hero harbors a nearly century old dark past. Two young Black men were hanged for alleged crimes, and one lived to tell the tale. A crowd of nearly 50 people gathered Aug. 11 to celebrate the renaming of a bridge in honor of a distinguished Navy war hero, Glenn H. Daigle, who grew up in the town of Labadieville. Unbeknownst to all in attendance, 91 years ago the bridge was the site of two lynchings that left one 16-year-old dead, with a terrorizing message hanging from his feet for all to see.
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of August 22-29
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of August 22-29: George Applewhite, 19, 37048 Agnes Webb Ave, Prairieville was arrested pursuant to a fugitive warrant;. Roosevelt Carter, Jr., 39, 1725 Glenmore Ave, Jackson was arrested pursuant to a fugitive warrant;. Michael Jones, 34, 5557 Charlene Dr, Baton...
Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Louisiana have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at Grand Isle, in the exercise yard with the girls in St. Gabriel, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Pineville or Jackson, at some point college football will be discussed.
Southern University raising funds all day on Facebook Live campaign
BATON ROUGE — Southern University is hosting a virtual Facebook live event on Aug. 30 for most of the day to raise funds for Southern’s Give Day. The school plans to be live on their social media site from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Panel discussions, presentations, and...
O’Hernandez and Sabric combine for 4 TDs as Lakeland football defeats Gov. Livingston
Jeremy O’Hernendez and Collin Sabric each rushed for two touchdowns for Lakeland in its 35-9 victory over Gov. Livingston in its season opener Wanaque. O’Hernandez led Lakeland rushers with 120 yards on 14 carries, while Sabric rushed for 45 yards on five carries. If you purchase a product...
Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Louisiana have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at Grand Isle, in the exercise yard with the girls in St. Gabriel, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Pineville or Jackson, at some point college football will be discussed.
Referee shortage could lead to prep football game cancellations
“So if you look at the population of the New Orleans area–Jefferson Parish, Orleans, and the Northshore–it’s only 160 people officiating high school football,” Eddie Allemore, assigner for the New Orleans Football Officials Association, said.
Black Bayou hosting Louisiana National Hunting and Fishing Day
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge will be one of the hosts for Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD). NHFD will be held on September 28 at Waddill Wildlife Refuge in Baton Rouge, Woodworth Shooting Range in Woodworth, the Tom Merrill Recreation Area at Bodcau Wildlife Management Area in Haughton, and Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe.
Louisiana Man Killed While Walking Away From Accident
A Breaux Bridge man was killed while walking away from a single-vehicle crash in St. Martinville. According to KLFY News 10, Langston Timothy Mayfield, 34, of Breaux Bridge, was killed early Friday morning while walking away from a single-vehicle crash. The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a crash...
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