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A bill aimed at increasing the fees of hunting and fishing licenses has failed to pass in the house.
A bill aimed at increasing the fees of hunting and fishing licenses has failed to pass in the house.
Acadiana's weather pattern will remain pleasant through the midweek period, highlighted by warmer afternoon temperatures under fair to partly cloudy skies.
Acadiana's weather pattern will remain pleasant through the midweek period, highlighted by warmer afternoon temperatures under fair to partly cloudy skies.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Program (Aquatic VIP) is offering a workshop to train the basics of fishing and how to teach those skills to get younger generations hooked on fishing.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Program (Aquatic VIP) is offering a workshop to train the basics of fishing and how to teach those skills to get younger generations hooked on fishing.
Lafayette voters can expect to see at least three parish-wide tax proposals on the ballot in the November election. Two of the propositions would create new property taxes, one to fund the district attorney's office and another to fund the district court, the third would increase the property tax collected for the parish jail's maintenance.
Lafayette voters can expect to see at least three parish-wide tax proposals on the ballot in the November election. Two of the propositions would create new property taxes, one to fund the district attorney's office and another to fund the district court, the third would increase the property tax collected for the parish jail's maintenance.
LARGO, Fla. (AP) - Florida authorities went to a funeral home and used a dead man's finger to try to unlock his cellphone as part of their investigation.
LARGO, Fla. (AP) - Florida authorities went to a funeral home and used a dead man's finger to try to unlock his cellphone as part of their investigation.
A 25-year-old Lake Charles man wanted for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in metal products is now in jail. Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's deputies responded to Hwy 3059 last week in reference to a burglary, according to Chief Deputy Christopher Ivey.
A 25-year-old Lake Charles man wanted for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in metal products is now in jail. Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's deputies responded to Hwy 3059 last week in reference to a burglary, according to Chief Deputy Christopher Ivey.
A van apparently jumped onto a sidewalk Monday from a busy intersection in Toronto and struck a crowd of pedestrians and before it was found and the driver was taken into custody, Canadian police said.
A van apparently jumped onto a sidewalk Monday from a busy intersection in Toronto and struck a crowd of pedestrians and before it was found and the driver was taken into custody, Canadian police said.
Kathy Bobbs, the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Regional Health System of Acadiana, Women's and Children's Hospital and Lafayette Surgicare, has died at the age of 59.
Kathy Bobbs, the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Regional Health System of Acadiana, Women's and Children's Hospital and Lafayette Surgicare, has died at the age of 59.
Rex Moroux will compete on Jeopardy today airing at 3 pm on KATC.
Rex Moroux will compete on Jeopardy today airing at 3 pm on KATC.
Attorney General Jeff Landry today announced the arrests of five Louisiana men on multiple charges including distribution and possession of child pornography, indecent behavior with juveniles, and computer aided solicitation of a minor.
Attorney General Jeff Landry today announced the arrests of five Louisiana men on multiple charges including distribution and possession of child pornography, indecent behavior with juveniles, and computer aided solicitation of a minor.
In the latest of their back-and-forths, Gov. John Bel Edwards has fired back at Sen. John Kennedy over recent letters the senator has penned about banks that have taken a stand against gun violence.
In the latest of their back-and-forths, Gov. John Bel Edwards has fired back at Sen. John Kennedy over recent letters the senator has penned about banks that have taken a stand against gun violence.
Protestors are hoping for change, rallying against the General Mouton Confederate-era statue in downtown Lafayette.
Protestors are hoping for change, rallying against the General Mouton Confederate-era statue in downtown Lafayette.
Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG), in conjunction with the Acadiana Planning Commission (APC), has now hosted two public meetings to provide information and gather citizen feedback as a part of the University Avenue corridor study.
Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG), in conjunction with the Acadiana Planning Commission (APC), has now hosted two public meetings to provide information and gather citizen feedback as a part of the University Avenue corridor study.
Police are asking for help from the public in solving several vehicle burglaries that happened over the weekend in Bayou Vista. St. Mary Parish Sheriff's deputies responded to five reports of vehicle burglaries on Middle Road, David Road, and Field Road in Bayou Vista.
Police are asking for help from the public in solving several vehicle burglaries that happened over the weekend in Bayou Vista. St. Mary Parish Sheriff's deputies responded to five reports of vehicle burglaries on Middle Road, David Road, and Field Road in Bayou Vista.
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has asked a judge to block a subpoena in a federal lawsuit filed by 11 people injured during a violent clash between white nationalists and counterprotesters in Charlottesville last year.
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has asked a judge to block a subpoena in a federal lawsuit filed by 11 people injured during a violent clash between white nationalists and counterprotesters in Charlottesville last year.
Back in December, we reported that the Juliet Hotel in downtown Lafayette had closed and was for sale.
Back in December, we reported that the Juliet Hotel in downtown Lafayette had closed and was for sale.
Festival International is just days away and while thousands are drawn to Lafayette for the music and cultural experience, the parish has so much more to offer.
Festival International is just days away and while thousands are drawn to Lafayette for the music and cultural experience, the parish has so much more to offer.
Lafayette Travel is sharing tips on how tourists and residents of Lafayette alike can prepare for Festival week.
Lafayette Travel is sharing tips on how tourists and residents of Lafayette alike can prepare for Festival week.
Third time's a charm. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth Monday morning to a new prince who is fifth in line to the British throne - and she was home by suppertime.
Third time's a charm. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth Monday morning to a new prince who is fifth in line to the British throne - and she was home by suppertime.
The polling places for two precincts of more than 2,000 voters in Lafayette Parish will be moved for the April 28 election because of a scheduling conflict.
The polling places for two precincts of more than 2,000 voters in Lafayette Parish will be moved for the April 28 election because of a scheduling conflict.
We're on the Road with GMA: Whether you're new to town or have lived here all your life, there's a place in Downtown Lafayette that's sure to capture your imagination.
We're on the Road with GMA: Whether you're new to town or have lived here all your life, there's a place in Downtown Lafayette that's sure to capture your imagination.
Authorities say they have arrested a man suspected of storming a Waffle House restaurant in Nashville and fatally shooting four people with an assault rifle.
Authorities say they have arrested a man suspected of storming a Waffle House restaurant in Nashville and fatally shooting four people with an assault rifle.
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. (AP) - An elderly Pennsylvania man had no way of visiting his ill wife in the hospital, so he called police to help.
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. (AP) - An elderly Pennsylvania man had no way of visiting his ill wife in the hospital, so he called police to help.
The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has fined a woman $500 for not declaring she was bringing a free apple into the U.S. that she received on her Delta Air Lines flight from Paris.
The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has fined a woman $500 for not declaring she was bringing a free apple into the U.S. that she received on her Delta Air Lines flight from Paris.
CHICAGO (AP) - White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar was in stable but critical condition Saturday, a day after suffering a brain hemorrhage while in the dugout during a game.
CHICAGO (AP) - White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar was in stable but critical condition Saturday, a day after suffering a brain hemorrhage while in the dugout during a game.
A Minnesota woman arrested in Texas in the killings of two people in separate states, including her husband, will likely be sent to Florida for prosecution.
A Minnesota woman arrested in Texas in the killings of two people in separate states, including her husband, will likely be sent to Florida for prosecution.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Department says they are searching for a suspect wanted in a Sunday morning shooting and kidnapping in Boyce, LA.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Department says they are searching for a suspect wanted in a Sunday morning shooting and kidnapping in Boyce, LA.
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning homicide in Arnaudville.
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning homicide in Arnaudville.
The United States Coast Guard says they are responding to heavy fuel oil discharge near Norco, Louisiana.
The United States Coast Guard says they are responding to heavy fuel oil discharge near Norco, Louisiana.
Today's COOL SCHOOL is Sts. Leo Seton.
Today's COOL SCHOOL is Sts. Leo Seton.
Hearts of Hope will hold their 3rd annual Studs in Stilettos fundraiser event on Wednesday, May 9 from 7 pm to 10 pm at the Grouse Room in Lafayette.
Hearts of Hope will hold their 3rd annual Studs in Stilettos fundraiser event on Wednesday, May 9 from 7 pm to 10 pm at the Grouse Room in Lafayette.
We're starting the work week on a quiet note when it comes to weather.
We're starting the work week on a quiet note when it comes to weather.
There's something to be said about claiming two different places as home. If one place is lacking in a particular area the other one can easily make up for its shortcomings, as Mitzi Carruthers would describe it "it's like having the best of both worlds."
There's something to be said about claiming two different places as home. If one place is lacking in a particular area the other one can easily make up for its shortcomings, as Mitzi Carruthers would describe it "it's like having the best of both worlds."
Current and former French teachers are getting a big merci from CODOFIL.
Current and former French teachers are getting a big merci from CODOFIL.
There are some new champions of the fishing tournament by the Louisiana National Guard Enlisted Association in Erath.
There are some new champions of the fishing tournament by the Louisiana National Guard Enlisted Association in Erath.
Reduce, reuse, recycle: that's the theme for Earth Day. On Saturday, Vermilionville served as a hub for learning more about how to take care of the planet.
Reduce, reuse, recycle: that's the theme for Earth Day. On Saturday, Vermilionville served as a hub for learning more about how to take care of the planet.
Lafayette Crime Stoppers needs your help in identifying a suspect wanted for illegal discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault.
Lafayette Crime Stoppers needs your help in identifying a suspect wanted for illegal discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault.
One Louisiana couple is facing charges in connection with a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl in Ascension Parish earlier this month.
One Louisiana couple is facing charges in connection with a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl in Ascension Parish earlier this month.
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Public health is offering STD testing at no cost to patients at select Parish Health Units on April 24, April 25 and April 26 in support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s STD Awareness Month.
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Public health is offering STD testing at no cost to patients at select Parish Health Units on April 24, April 25 and April 26 in support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s STD Awareness Month.
As skies clear this evening lows will fall into the low to mid 50s Monday morning, so you might need the sweater or light jacket out the door to start the work week.
As skies clear this evening lows will fall into the low to mid 50s Monday morning, so you might need the sweater or light jacket out the door to start the work week.
No injuries have been reported after a tornado touched down in Lafourche Parish, an area sitting below New Orleans, deputies say.
No injuries have been reported after a tornado touched down in Lafourche Parish, an area sitting below New Orleans, deputies say.
One man is dead following an early morning shooting on I-10, just west of Duson.
One man is dead following an early morning shooting on I-10, just west of Duson.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The man who wrestled the gun away from a Waffle House shooting suspect in Tennessee said Sunday if he were going to die, the gunman would "have to work to kill me."
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The man who wrestled the gun away from a Waffle House shooting suspect in Tennessee said Sunday if he were going to die, the gunman would "have to work to kill me."
UPDATE: Congestion on I-10 West from Mile Marker 139 (Grosse Tete) to Mile Marker 136 (before Ramah) has cleared.
UPDATE: Congestion on I-10 West from Mile Marker 139 (Grosse Tete) to Mile Marker 136 (before Ramah) has cleared.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A man wearing nothing but a coat stormed a Waffle House restaurant in Tennessee before dawn Sunday and shot four people to death, according to police, who credited a customer with saving lives by wresting a weapon away from the gunman.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A man wearing nothing but a coat stormed a Waffle House restaurant in Tennessee before dawn Sunday and shot four people to death, according to police, who credited a customer with saving lives by wresting a weapon away from the gunman.
Despite a wet and blustery start to Sunday the showers will clear through the morning and clouds eventually clearing as we get further into the afternoon as dry air filters in to Acadiana.
Despite a wet and blustery start to Sunday the showers will clear through the morning and clouds eventually clearing as we get further into the afternoon as dry air filters in to Acadiana.
(PRESS RELEASE) A Unified Command is continuing cleanup efforts for shorelines, facilities and vessels between Nashville Wharf and mile marker 77 on the Mississippi River near New Orleans on Saturday.
(PRESS RELEASE) A Unified Command is continuing cleanup efforts for shorelines, facilities and vessels between Nashville Wharf and mile marker 77 on the Mississippi River near New Orleans on Saturday.
The surviving members of the community of Weeks Island in Iberia Parish reunited on Saturday after being asked to leave their village nearly 50 years ago.
The surviving members of the community of Weeks Island in Iberia Parish reunited on Saturday after being asked to leave their village nearly 50 years ago.
It was prom night for some in Lafayette Saturday night. The city's Parks and Recreation hosted a prom for teenagers and adults with special needs at the Heymann Recreation Center.
It was prom night for some in Lafayette Saturday night. The city's Parks and Recreation hosted a prom for teenagers and adults with special needs at the Heymann Recreation Center.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Officials say Louisiana's outside waters that are still closed to shrimping will open at 6 a.m. Tuesday.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Officials say Louisiana's outside waters that are still closed to shrimping will open at 6 a.m. Tuesday.
If you want to skip lines and get front row seats for this year's Festival International you can take advantage of the festival passes. Festival passes play a big role in keeping festival international free for patrons.
If you want to skip lines and get front row seats for this year's Festival International you can take advantage of the festival passes. Festival passes play a big role in keeping festival international free for patrons.
Festival International de Louisiane is only eight days away and this morning representatives from LUS Fiber and Festival International joined GMA to give some perspective on the tech side of the festival.
Festival International de Louisiane is only eight days away and this morning representatives from LUS Fiber and Festival International joined GMA to give some perspective on the tech side of the festival.
Festival International is less than a month away and organizers are getting ready for the four-day long event. Passes are being prepped and there are two different kinds of passes you can purchase.
Festival International is less than a month away and organizers are getting ready for the four-day long event. Passes are being prepped and there are two different kinds of passes you can purchase.
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning homicide in Arnaudville.
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning homicide in Arnaudville.
Kathy Bobbs, the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Regional Health System of Acadiana, Women's and Children's Hospital and Lafayette Surgicare, has died at the age of 59.
Kathy Bobbs, the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Regional Health System of Acadiana, Women's and Children's Hospital and Lafayette Surgicare, has died at the age of 59.
Protestors are hoping for change, rallying against the General Mouton Confederate-era statue in downtown Lafayette.
Protestors are hoping for change, rallying against the General Mouton Confederate-era statue in downtown Lafayette.
One Louisiana couple is facing charges in connection with a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl in Ascension Parish earlier this month.
One Louisiana couple is facing charges in connection with a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl in Ascension Parish earlier this month.
LAFAYETTE, La -- Lafayette Christian Academy announced today that its girls basketball head coach Errol Rogers will succeed Byron Starks as head coach of the boys program.
LAFAYETTE, La -- Lafayette Christian Academy announced today that its girls basketball head coach Errol Rogers will succeed Byron Starks as head coach of the boys program.
