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Rotary Club Clean Up Day Service
The motto of Rotary International is “Service Above Self”. With that in mind, on August 24, 2024, members of the Rotary Club of Youngsville (RCY) performed service hours by doing a Clean Up Day along East Milton Avenue (Highway 92) in Youngsville, Louisiana. RCY adopted Milton Avenue in...
Dutchtown High School announces homecoming court
The 2024 Dutchtown High School homecoming court has been announced. This year's court includes Addison Heinz, Addison Roden, Adyson Hymel, Alayna Ellis, Alise Gros, Allie Cliburn, Cadie Kusy, Charlee Bourgeois, Claire Flanagan, Emma Glaser, Jordan Hurst, Katelyn Bucci, Kendall Shank, Marlie McLellan, Moriah Thompson and Nandi Montegut.
Hazmat scene at Highway 1 near Morganza Spillway
MORGANZA - Fire officials are managing a Hazmat scene on Highway 1 near the Morganza Spillway, according to the Morganza Fire Department. Fire officials say there is no threat to the public and the situation is isolated to one specific area. Officials did not identify what substance leaked or how the Hazmat scene took place.
Hahnville shines in marquee scrimmage matchup with St. James
Whenever you have two programs from the River Parishes meet on the playing field, you can always expect to see good, physical football. That’s exactly what was delivered Thursday when St. James and Hahnville scrimmaged in Boutte but the Tigers did most of the work. Hahnville’s first-team offense ran...
Iberia DA's attorney argues immunity in attempt to dismiss lawsuit by witness held 6 months
The attorney for Iberia Parish District Attorney Bo Duhé argued Friday that Duhé and an assistant district attorney have immunity in a federal case filed by a witness they jailed for six months without the opportunity for release. Carol Whitehurst, a federal magistrate judge on the United States...
Lafayette Power Poll: We're in an affordable housing crisis (Oh, and Kamala will win in November)
With as much as affordable housing has been in the news in Lafayette — and for all wrong reasons — this month’s Lafayette Power Poll got straight to the point. What is your opinion about the state of affordable housing in the area?. It’s a problem, they...
Stampeding again: Mustangs ready to re-enter district title race with added depth
Expectations for the historic West Orange-Stark football program are as high as ever. The community, accustomed to annual excellence for one of the state’s winningest schools, finds themselves asking, “What have you done for me lately?” Sure, the Mustangs have underwhelmed relative to expectations and historical precedent, but they’ve still finished the regular season at […] The post Stampeding again: Mustangs ready to re-enter district title race with added depth appeared first on Orange Leader.
New fire station in the works for Iowa
IOWA, La. (KPLC) - It’s a bittersweet moment for Iowa firefighters as one of their stations was demolished earlier this week. The Iowa Volunteer Fire Department Thomson Ave. Station has seen its fair share of unfortunate situations. But, Fire Chief Charlotte Lantier says the station has also seen some good times too.
Powerball warning as trio of prizes worth $50k each unclaimed – and tickets were sold in the same state
THREE lucky lottery players have been urged to come forward to claim their winning tickets of $50,000 each. The trio of winning tickets were all purchased in Louisiana earlier this year. And time is running out for two mystery winners who have less than two months to claim their prize money, according to a Nola […]
Relief ferry to replace Cameron ferry during maintenance
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Cameron Ferry will be removed from service next weekend for maintenance that is expected to take around six months to complete. Starting at midnight on Saturday, Aug. 31, the Cameron Ferry will be removed from service in preparation for its federally mandated dry dock, according to the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).
Festival queen's farewell: 'An experience like no other'
(Editor's note: The Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival submitted this letter of farewell from 2023 festival queen Gweneth Dohmann. Her successor will be crowned Saturday.) First off, I would like to express my thanks to the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival board for selecting me as their 88th queen. I am deeply honored and will forever cherish being chosen as the 88th Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum queen, especially to festival Executive Director Hailee Thomas for sharing her time, artistic abilities, and love for the festival with me.
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of August 15-22
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of August 15-22: Justin Braud, 28, 36470 Miller Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Criminal Trespass;. Torian Porter, Jr., 19, 38107 Smith Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Criminal Street Gang Activity, Public Intimidation, and Simple Criminal Damage to Property;. Tremaine Brown,...
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