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Breaux Bridge men caught allegedly stealing crawfish in Lafayette Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited five Breaux Bridge men for alleged crawfish violations on July 10 and 14 in Lafayette Parish. Agents cited Hunter Herrington, 26, Damien Courville, 35, Skylar Robichaux, 34, Jessie Reece, 25, and a juvenile for theft of crawfish. Agents obtained video...
Lafayette 9-Year-Old Little League All-Stars come up just short in state title game
It was another evening of little league championship out at the Broussard Sports Complex and for the second night in a row, a Lafayette team took to the ballfield seeking a championship. The Lafayette 9-Year-Old Little League All-Stars played in the state title game on Tuesday, July 23. Tags. Localnow.
Louisiana mother of 4-year-old found dead confesses to killing, says she was on drugs
The mother of a 4-year-old boy who was found dead in a lake behind the Vinton Welcome Center confesses to killing her son, KPLC has reported. Aaliyah Jack was arrested July 8 in Mississippi after her 4-year-old son was found dead in a lake at a welcome center and her other child, a 1-year-old, was found alive in a ditch off Interstate 10, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office said.
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
UPDATE: Sandbags Available Ahead of Potential Flood Event
OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - While we are no strangers to the rain here in South Louisiana, there is still a limit to what the ground can handle. With the weather forecast calling for a good bit of rain over the next few days, the time to prepare for possible flooding is now.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances
This article originally appeared on KFF Health News. Louisiana lawmakers have added two drugs commonly used in pregnancy and reproductive health care to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, a move that has alarmed doctors in the state. Mifepristone and misoprostol have many clinical uses, and one use...
Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains made over last two years
Following two years of student proficiency growth, Louisiana students “maintained recent gains.” The Louisiana Department of Education released LEAP results for the 2023-24 school year Wednesday morning. LEAP is the state test that measures core subject proficiency. The data indicated the progress the state made in recovering COVID-19-related learning loss has plateaued. The state’s overall […]
LDWF schedules drawdown on False River
POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a drawdown for False River has been scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Officials say water level reductions are used as a management tool to improve water quality, reduce the impacts of sedimentation, and...
Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday
A flood watch is in effect for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana through 7 a.m. Thursday. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches with localized heavier amounts are possible, according to the National Weather Service. Today The area will see showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m., mainly between 11 a.m. and 1 […] The post Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday appeared first on Orange Leader.
Northside High hires new head boys' basketball coach
LAFAYETTE, La. — LPSS is excited to announce the appointment of Ross Rix as the new head boy’s basketball coach for Northside High School. Ross Rix, an Opelousas, Louisiana, native, brings a distinguished coaching career and a deep commitment to student-athletes to his new role as the head basketball coach at Northside High School. The assignment marks Rix second time leading the Vikings on the hardwood. He coached at NHS from 2014 to 2018.
Himbola residents trapped in housing of last resort
If it’s raining outside, it’s raining inside many Himbola Manor apartments. If it’s cold outside, it’s cold in the apartments. And in Louisiana’s sweltering heat, the complex is, according to residents, uninhabitable. “It’s no different than living outside,” says Joy Johnson, a resident of Himbola...
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.
Paralyzed Lafayette police officer speaks 1 year after fatal shooting: 'Lost my entire identity'
Struggling emotionally, mentally and physically, the road to recovery seems stagnant for Hali Bradford, a Lafayette police officer who was shot and injured in line of duty. Bradford was one of two officers shot on Aug. 5. A toddler, 19-month-old Kaci Cyprian, was killed and her her older brother, Kaisyn Cyprian, and an elderly woman were also wounded in the shooting.
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