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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...
Former LSU CB Commit Jaboree Antoine Set Announcement Date, Reveals Three Finalists
Former LSU cornerback commit Jaboree Antoine revealed Monday that he will make his college decision on July 20. The Tigers, Florida State, and Miami are his three finalists. Antoine, a 6-2, 180-pound prospect from New Iberia, La. (Westgate High School) committed initially to LSU in January while on campus for the Tigers Junior Day recruiting event.
Domestic violence, drug, theft charges in holiday weekend arrests
Local authorities reported holiday weekend arrests on charges including domestic violence, drug possession and theft. St. Mary deputies and Franklin police also made arrests on charges of cruelty to animals. St. Mary. Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 120-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 227 complaints...
Truck Goes Through Building in Loreauville, Louisiana
A social media post was sent to us that shows a truck in a building and we now know that this happened in Loureauville, Louisiana. According to Tory Schaubert, this wreck happened across the street from the Town Hall on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, and he says that the occupants in the truck allegedly fled the scene of the accident by foot.
Longtime football coach Jacob Byler left lasting impact on Erath, opposing coaches and players
There are a lot of ways to judge the value of a longtime coach in a community and within his profession. Jacob Byler touched all of the bases. The winningest coach in Erath High football history certainly garnered the respect of the coaches he worked with during his career. “He...
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