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Victim Identified as Hit-and-Run Accident Results in Pedestrian Fatality in Acadia Parish
A fatal hit-and-run accident on Louisiana Highway 90 near Ebenezer Road claimed the life of a 41-year-old Rayne resident, Ryan Trahan, in the early hours of Sunday morning (7/14). Louisiana State Police Troop I reported that the crash occurred shortly before 6:00 a.m. when Trahan was walking east in the...
LA 182 (E. Main St.) from St. Etienne Road to LA 96 (Terrace Hwy.) Road Closure
BROUSSARD, LA (July 15, 2024) – LA 182 (East Main Street) from St. Etienne Road to LA 96 (Terrace Highway) will be closed on Saturday, July 20, from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., weather permitting. This closure is necessary to perform overhead work on the new Frontage Road Bridge...
Beausoleil Books in downtown Lafayette gets new ownership
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A downtown Lafayette bookstore has new ownership. According to a post on social media, Beausoleil Books announced it has been sold to the owners of Cavalier House Books in Denham Springs. The post also stated the Whisper Room will stay closed but it will be...
Bismillah Groceries and Kitchen on Congress Street in Lafayette set to close
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Bismillah Groceries and Kitchen on Congress Street in Lafayette is shutting its doors. According to a post on social media, the business plans to close at the end of July. It joins a growing list of local eateries that have shut down this year.
Mother of rapper shot by Lafayette police officer outside La Bamba club files lawsuit
The mother of Deiondre Solomon, 28, who was fatally shot by an off-duty Lafayette Police officer at a nightclub in April 2023 has sued the officer and others for wrongful death. The lawsuit was filed April 8 in 15th Judicial District Court in Lafayette, but was transferred in May to...
Caution: Lane closure on Tunnel Blvd. due to road joint heaving
The right eastbound lane is blocked at the intersection of LA 664 (St. Charles St.) and LA 3040 (W. Tunnel Blvd.) in Houma after a road joint heaved over the weekend. Drivers should use caution when entering and traveling through the intersection in all directions.
Former Cowboy MacIntyre wins again
Where he had failed just one year early, Robert MacIntyre succeeded Sunday. Last year MacIntyre, the former McNeese State golfer, had to watch as Rory McIlroy rallied past him to win the Scottish Open. He turned the tables this time. MacIntyre sank a 22-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole at The Renaissance Club in […]
How three Louisianans wound up playing baseball in Saskatoon; Baton Rouge filmmakers debut musical drama at PBS Short Films Festival
July 15, marks the start of the PBS Short Film Festival. The festival is designed to increase the visibility of independent films, and for the 11th straight year in a row, a film nominated by Louisiana Public Broadcasting has made the list. This year's film, The Ballad of Rose Mae, is a musical drama by Baton Rouge filmmakers Gray Fagan and Bailey Wax. They join us now for more on their filmmaking journey and partnership that began in a high school acting class.
Small child hurt in Sunday wreck, both drivers were injured and charged with DWI
A 3-year-old was hurt in a Sunday, July 14 wreck in West Feliciana Parish, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop A. Both drivers were arrested, charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
WATCH: SEC Commisioner Greg Sankey, State of SEC football and collegiate athletics
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Kyle DeBarge Drafted 33rd Overall by Minnesota Twins, Becomes Highest Draft Pick in UL History
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns shortstop Kyle DeBarge became the highest draft pick in school history as the Minnesota Twins selected him 33rd over last night in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. A native of Kinder, Louisiana, DeBarge was a 2024 consensus All-American. For his career, he posted a .339 batting...
50 Cent Jokes About Diddy Not Being Welcome at Upcoming Shreveport Festival: 'Everybody Be Scared to Drink'
Fif has been been roasting the Bad Boy Records founder for months after allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse surfaced. 50 Cent continues to troll Diddy as the Bad Boy Records founder is at the center of a federal investigation over alleged sexual assault and sex trafficking. On Friday, Fif...
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