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Is the LA capitol building the tallest in the U.S.? Breaux Bridge native tells real story.
The 450-foot Louisiana state capitol is the tallest capital building in the U.S. and needed 14 months and $5 million for its construction back in 1931 as the brainchild of Gov. Huey Long. Tracy Tullier, a Breaux Bridge native and supervising guide of tours at the capitol, can tell all...
WBRSO deputy indicted for malfeasance, illegal use of weapon after shooting into car
PORT ALLEN - A West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office reserve deputy who livestreamed himself shooting rounds into a car on I-10 in August 2023 was indicted for malfeasance in office and illegal use of weapon charges Thursday. An SUV had been stolen from former Port Allen Police Chief Esdron Brown's...
LA 77 Drawbridge closed due to vessel damage, state officials say
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the drawbridge along LA 77 between Grosse Tete and Plaquemine in Iberville Parish is closed to vehicular traffic until further notice. The closure is due to damage sustained from a vessel on...
Opelousas burns with St. Landry BBQ Festival
OPELOUSAS, La. (KADN) — The 2024 St. Landry Barbecue Festival is underway at the Yambilee grounds in Opelousas. There are plenty of rides, music, and enough barbecue to feed an army. And not only is the barbeque hot, so are the outside temperatures. Temperatures are going to be soaring...
Whataburger holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Opelousas location
OPELOUSAS, La. (KADN) — The popular Texas fast food chain Whataburger is expanding to Opelousas. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new location on East Landry Street on Thursday, June 6. Officials with the burger chain, along with city and parish officials, were on hand to mark the...
Cajun musician seriously injured while working on vehicle
Southeast Texas — Cajun singer and musician Johnny Sonnier, 74, is recovering from serious injuries after a vehicle he was working on fell off a ramp and on top of him, according to Steve W Stewart with our media partner, KJAS. Sonnier's wife says he was trapped underneath the vehicle, between the tire and running board.
Family and friends say final goodbyes to Opelousas mother and daughter who drowned in Toledo Bend
OPELOUSAS, La. (KADN) — Funeral services were held for an Opelousas mother and daughter lost in a boating accident. Family and friends paid their last respects to Jerilyn Hebert and her daughter, Macy Richard on Friday, June 7. Their joint funeral happened at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church...
St. Martin Parish storm victims receive food to help feed families
In the wake of severe storms that spawned a deadly tornado and triggered massive flash flooding in St. Martin Parish, those hardest hit are getting some much-needed help. Food and cleaning supplies were distributed in Henderson on Thursday, June 6. Tags. Localnow.
In this Louisiana town, you can now spend the night in an old train car
Old train cars have found new lives in a bed and breakfast setting in Grand Coteau. The Trainwreck Inn will open Saturday at 211 Chatrian St. in the center of town and will feature two refurbished train cars along with two buildings that were often found in a train yard.
22 Dogs Rescued From ‘Disheartening Hoarding Case’ Now Acadiana Animal Aid Needs Fosters
On Wednesday, Acadiana Animal Aid put out an urgent request for fosters. They found over 20 dogs and puppies living in a 'disheartening hoarding' situation and now need the community's help. The good news is all the puppies have been placed with fosters. The remaining adult dogs are being evaluated...
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