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Armed Hostage Situation in Jeanerette, Louisiana: 2 in Custody, 1 Officer Injured
JEANERETTE, La. (KPEL News) - An armed hostage situation nearly turned deadly in Jeanerette on Thursday afternoon, according to multiple reports. According to our news partners at KATC, the hostage situation reached its peak as law enforcement engaged. As of now, two people are in custody, and an officer was injured after police entered the house.
Condolences Pour in for Fallen Lafayette Police Officer Killed in Jeanerette Standoff
Multiple law enforcement agencies across Louisiana are extending their heartfelt condolences to the Lafayette Police Department following a tragic standoff incident in Jeanerette on Thursday (7/25). The incident, which involved a hostage situation, resulted in the death of one officer and injuries to three others. The officers' names have not...
Abbeville Mayor's entire letter addressing Rails to Trails
(Here is a copy of a letter from Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White that was read at Tuesday's Vermilion and Iberia Parish Railroad Development District Board and Commissioners meeting held in Abbeville. She was not able to attend the meeting. White gave her thoughts on Rails to Trails and how it could be a positive for Abbeville).
Two die in U.S. 90 crash in Patterson
The Thursday night crash that closed U.S. 90 in Patterson killed two people, including a Franklin man, state police say. The fatalities were identified by Louisiana State Police Troop I as Anthony Peck, 77, Franklin, and Betty Hester, 58, Benton, Kentucky. The Troop I account said that just before 10...
Louisiana cities allege environmental damage from lead-wrapped cables in lawsuit against telecoms
One parish and two south Louisiana cities have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against two telecom giants accusing them of failing to remove deteriorating lead-wrapped cables that they say are causing severe environmental damage. The issue has gained prominence nationally and sparked a variety of lawsuits, particularly in the...
Rickey Boudreaux disqualified from race, judge says
A Lafayette Parish judge disqualified former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux from running in a special election triggered by his own resignation. Judge Michelle Breaux disqualified Boudreaux after Youngsville council member Lindy Bolgiano brought evidence to Lafayette District Attorney Don Landry, showing that Boudreaux could not run for office in the upcoming special election.
One Lafayette Police Officer Killed in Iberia Parish Incident
Iberia Parish – On July 25, 2024, shortly after 4:30 p.m., Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division were requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving multiple law enforcement agencies, which occurred on Hubertville Road near Martin Luther King Drive in Jeanerette. During the incident, one officer...
Opposition against Rails to Trails in Vermilion Parish want to know if anyone is hearing their concerns
Audience member Ben Langlinais asked the million-dollar question at Tuesday’s Vermilion and Iberia Parish Railroad Development District Board and Commissioners meeting. Langlinais, who lives next to the railroad track, stood up in the crowd and asked, “My question is, where is this [opinions against Rails to Trails] headed? Is it going to stay in this room?”
Vermilion and Iberia Parish Railroad Development District Board and Commissioners vote illegally to not support removing the railroad tracks
Vote was not on agenda before the meeting; they did not amend the agenda. The Vermilion and Iberia Parish Railroad Development District Board and Commissioners illegally voted Tuesday afternoon after hearing objections from parish residents about Rails to Trails’ proposed location in the parish. There were 60 people, around...
1 Lafayette Officer Dead, 3 Injured in Hostage Situation in Jeanerette, Louisiana – Suspect Identified
The Lafayette Police Department took part in a SWAT operation in Jeanerette involving a hostage situation, according to a press release from LPD on Thursday afternoon.
Information sessions planned for attendance zone changes in St. Martin
As part of decades-old litigation, changes have been made to several attendance zones in the St. Martin Parish School System. To address concerns, information sessions will be held for those affected.
Former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux ineligible to run for old job
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A Lafayette Parish district judge has ruled former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux is ineligible to run for his old job in the upcoming election after resigning his post. A new Louisiana law prevents candidates who resigned from office from running in the special election...
The Burger Joint Inside Wormser's
Walking into Bambino’s Burgers is like opening an antique leather-bound book to find the pages filled with neon-hued pop art. Located in New Iberia’s historic district, the new restaurant has mastered the beauty of juxtaposition by transforming one of Main Street’s most historic buildings with an eclectic, animated interior design. It’s a burger joint, sure, but with historic tile murals, charming ice cream tables, and a large painting of Don Vito Corleone, inviting all who enter to make him an offer he can’t refuse. The space is open and airy, yet filled with cozy pockets of delight. You might as easily find yourself in a snug booth or an art-filled nook with bar games, dayglow portraits of dogs, and gummy bear wallpaper.
LOCAL SLUGGERS SHOW OUT IN WORLD SERIES
Delanie Gonzales, a 6-year-old from Pleasanton and her teammates from San Antonio represented their hometowns well at the 2024 Shetland Pony League World Series Championship. The 6U Prospects 2K17 softball went undefeated with a 7-0 record over four days of play in Youngsville, Louisiana where they were one of 12 teams representing the south zone which spans the south from Texas to Florida. Bottom row, from left: Kylie Avila, Xzaylia Rodriguez, Remi Arreola, Penelope Farias, Amethyst Olivares, Camila Gallardo, Ellie Molina. Top row: Sadie Hernandez, Kenlee Coleman, Eliza Yanez, Delanie Gonzales, Reina Rodriguez, Alayna Calvillo.
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