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Car chase ends with driver crashing into Cajun Claws in Abbeville
On Sunday night, a high-speed car chase on Charity Street in Abbeville ended with a car crashing into the Cajun Claws Restaurant. Abbeville Chief of Police Mike Hardy reported that Kevin Collins from Carencro was allegedly caught shoplifting at the Wal-Mart in Abbeville. After being spotted, Collins fled the store, prompting a high-speed pursuit by the police down Charity Street. It is estimated that speeds of more than 90 miles per hour were reached during the chase.
Two arrests made in connection to July 9 homicide in Abbeville
The Abbeville Police Department and Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, July 8, at approximately 9:51 p.m. Officers arrested Carlton Hills, 57, of 1401 Isreal Parker Dr. in Abbeville. He will be charged with 2nd Degree Murder, Obstruction of Justice, and other charges are expected. Abbeville Police also arrested Laticia Lewis, 41, of 1401 Isreal Parker Dr. in Abbeville. She is being charged with Principal to 2nd Degree Murder.
Marion Joseph Bessard, Sr.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Marion Joseph Bessard, Sr., 93, will beheld at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church with Fr. Francois Sainte- Marie officiating. Interment will follow St. Paul Cemetery. Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on...
Two brave sanitation workers rescue 10-year-old girl who had been kidnapped on their route
On February 7, 2021, the New Iberia Police Department issued an Amber Alert for a missing 10-year-old girl. She had been abducted from her family's home, and police were looking for a man driving a silver Nissan Altima. The next day, sanitation workers Dion Merrick and Brandon Antoine stayed vigilant during their morning route. A few hours into their job, they noticed a car parked in the middle of a field, matching the description. "I just saw this gray car parked in the field," Merrick said in a Facebook Live video. "I just saved that little girl's life bro. I just saved that little girl's life, thank God," he added.
New Iberia mother accused of leaving 4-year-old with 11-year-old while she went to Houston
NEW IBERIA, La. (KADN) — Iberia Parish deputies said a mother has been arrested after she left her 4-year-old son with his 11-year-old cousin at her home while she traveled to Houston. Authorities said Shandi Migues, 31, of New Iberia, was booked into the Iberia Parish Jail on charges...
Climate change in the good old days
When William S. Cary built an ice house next to Bayou Teche in Centerville in 1850, the (Franklin) Planters’ Banner proclaimed that “the project … has contributed more to the health, comfort and luxury of the population” than anything yet seen. It may have been the first ice storage facility in south Louisiana. Small amounts of ice had been shipped in casks to Teche communities for some years…
New Orleans couple working to revitalize Jeanerette with help of film industry
Creel and her husband Terry Creel recently purchased the Albania Mansion outside of Jeanerette. Liz Creel said she found a love for the city of Jeanerette and knew she and her husband had an opportunity to bring new life to it.
Acadiana Restaurant Destroyed in High-Speed Chase Accident, Community Rallies to Rebuild
One of Acadiana's beloved locally owned and run restaurants has fallen victim to a high-speed chase. Beloved Acadiana Restaurant Badly Damaged in High-Speed Chase. On Sunday, one of the owners of Cajun Claws in Abbeville, Jodi Choate, shared photos along with a heartfelt message detailing the aftermath of the accident, "it seems a high-speed chase ended in our restaurant, but it could have been so much worse if we had patrons in our bar."
Friends form fishing team to give back
Casting for a Cause tournament raises money for St. Jude. Five New Iberia area women know how to put the fun in fundraising, whether organizing benefit events or participating in one, which they did for the first time June 20-23. “We’re always on the other side (of the fundraiser). This...
Ragin' Cajuns and Cane Cutters share talent
The Acadiana Cane Cutters are set to begin a four-game home stand Tuesday night and if you take in an upcoming game at Fabacher Field in Youngsville, you might recognize some familiar faces. There are members of the team who get to play before a hometown crowd year-round. Tags. Localnow.
Albert Jacquet
St. Martinville - A Funeral Service will be held at 12 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Pellerin Funeral Home in St. Martinville for Albert Jacquet, 93, who passed away on July 6, 2024 at Calcutta House (Hospice of Acadiana). A visitation will take place at Pellerin Funeral Home in...
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