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In Iberia Parish, next school year will mean some changes for students at two elementary schools.
In Iberia Parish, next school year will mean some changes for students at two elementary schools.
Iberia Crime Stoppers is warning citizens to multiple vehicle thefts in Iberia Parish. Police say the incorporated cities are being "plagued" with multiple stolen cars.
Iberia Crime Stoppers is warning citizens to multiple vehicle thefts in Iberia Parish. Police say the incorporated cities are being "plagued" with multiple stolen cars.
A man accused in a triple shooting that happened in 2016 has been convicted.
A man accused in a triple shooting that happened in 2016 has been convicted.
Middle and High School students in Iberia Parish will be required to have mesh or clear backpacks next year.
Middle and High School students in Iberia Parish will be required to have mesh or clear backpacks next year.
Agents with the state Wildlife and Fisheries Department are working now to recover the body of a boater in Iberia Parish.
Agents with the state Wildlife and Fisheries Department are working now to recover the body of a boater in Iberia Parish.
A new set of business owners are restoring hope for some bowlers in New Iberia. The Cajun Bowl is now open between Main and St. Peter streets where Bayou Pins Bowling Center used to be.
A new set of business owners are restoring hope for some bowlers in New Iberia. The Cajun Bowl is now open between Main and St. Peter streets where Bayou Pins Bowling Center used to be.
Cajun Bowl, New Iberia's newest bowling alley, is open in a familiar spot.
Cajun Bowl, New Iberia's newest bowling alley, is open in a familiar spot.
Jeanerette Mayor Aprill Foulcard and her mother Jacqueline Francis have turned themselves in this morning to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office.
Jeanerette Mayor Aprill Foulcard and her mother Jacqueline Francis have turned themselves in this morning to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office.
Community leaders are addressing crime with kids and teens in New Iberia after 16 shootings in the city since the start of the year with the most recent being two nights ago.
Community leaders are addressing crime with kids and teens in New Iberia after 16 shootings in the city since the start of the year with the most recent being two nights ago.
Iberia Parish announced Friday evening that sand and sandbags are available at the following locations.
Iberia Parish announced Friday evening that sand and sandbags are available at the following locations.
Iberia Parish Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that happened last night near the intersection of Cherokee and Jasmine streets.
Iberia Parish Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that happened last night near the intersection of Cherokee and Jasmine streets.
Jeanerette Mayor Aprill Foulcard, Iberia Parish Councilman Berwick Francis and other family members were indicted today in a Baton Rouge court for racketeering and Medicaid fraud..
Jeanerette Mayor Aprill Foulcard, Iberia Parish Councilman Berwick Francis and other family members were indicted today in a Baton Rouge court for racketeering and Medicaid fraud..
Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help solving a burglary where multiple electronics were stolen.
Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help solving a burglary where multiple electronics were stolen.
A quick reaction from a New Iberia Senior High student is drawing praise from his principal and peers, who are now calling him a hero.
A quick reaction from a New Iberia Senior High student is drawing praise from his principal and peers, who are now calling him a hero.
Tuesday evening, Fire officials from several departments responded to a fire at a vacant home in Jeanerette.
Tuesday evening, Fire officials from several departments responded to a fire at a vacant home in Jeanerette.
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry today announced the arrests of two people for Medicaid fraud.
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry today announced the arrests of two people for Medicaid fraud.
Hundreds of people in New Iberia rallied around crime victims and their families Tuesday for National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
Hundreds of people in New Iberia rallied around crime victims and their families Tuesday for National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating an overnight shooting which left a 24-year-old female wounded.
Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating an overnight shooting which left a 24-year-old female wounded.
City leaders in Jeanerette have their first financial update since being taken over by the state in March. The state appointed a financial administrator who is now solely in charge of the city's finances. There was a packed room at Monday's city's council meeting, while several community members waiting for a fiscal review update. "So we need to make sure were collecting all the money we need to collect and are we connecting at the amount we originally budgeted," Gree...
City leaders in Jeanerette have their first financial update since being taken over by the state in March. The state appointed a financial administrator who is now solely in charge of the city's finances. There was a packed room at Monday's city's council meeting, while several community members waiting for a fiscal review update. "So we need to make sure were collecting all the money we need to collect and are we connecting at the amount we originally budgeted," Gree...
The Port of Iberia is home to several companies that have played important roles in delivering some important components of the Shell Appomatox project.
The Port of Iberia is home to several companies that have played important roles in delivering some important components of the Shell Appomatox project.
We're on the road again with Tools for Schools, this time to New Iberia Senior High School, where thanks to the help of Jim Olivier's Family of Companies we're making a delivery.
We're on the road again with Tools for Schools, this time to New Iberia Senior High School, where thanks to the help of Jim Olivier's Family of Companies we're making a delivery.
A popular convenience store in Cypremort Point ignited into flames overnight.
A popular convenience store in Cypremort Point ignited into flames overnight.
Some famous Louisiana musicians were in downtown New Iberia signing CDs.
Some famous Louisiana musicians were in downtown New Iberia signing CDs.
Rows of tents are lined up at City Park in New Iberia and Thursday night, hundreds of people will be sleeping there.
Rows of tents are lined up at City Park in New Iberia and Thursday night, hundreds of people will be sleeping there.
Iberia Parish detectives have arrested a man accused of two armed robberies in New Iberia last month.
Iberia Parish detectives have arrested a man accused of two armed robberies in New Iberia last month.
The family of former Loreauville Mayor, Al Broussard, is working to keep his memory alive by honoring his one true passion, finding the graves of his Acadian ancestors.
The family of former Loreauville Mayor, Al Broussard, is working to keep his memory alive by honoring his one true passion, finding the graves of his Acadian ancestors.
(PRESS RELEASE) Bayou Pipe Coating at the Port of Iberia has just received the first set of barges to loadout flowline pipe that has been coated over the past year and a half for Shell Oil Company's Appomattox project.
(PRESS RELEASE) Bayou Pipe Coating at the Port of Iberia has just received the first set of barges to loadout flowline pipe that has been coated over the past year and a half for Shell Oil Company's Appomattox project.
The owners of a dog that was shot and killed by a Louisiana sheriff's deputy will receive $75,000 in a settlement of their lawsuit against a sheriff who has had legal troubles.
The owners of a dog that was shot and killed by a Louisiana sheriff's deputy will receive $75,000 in a settlement of their lawsuit against a sheriff who has had legal troubles.
The journey might be over for one American Idol contestant from Acadiana, but she says her singing career is just beginning.
The journey might be over for one American Idol contestant from Acadiana, but she says her singing career is just beginning.
Laine Hardy, of Livingston Parish, and Garrett Jacobs, of Bossier City, are continuing their journey to become the next American Idol.
Laine Hardy, of Livingston Parish, and Garrett Jacobs, of Bossier City, are continuing their journey to become the next American Idol.
A Texas man was sentenced Wednesday in Iberia Parish to 25 years in prison by 16th Judicial District Judge Curtis Sigur. Jesse James Romero, Jr., 37, of Hondo, Texas, previously pled guilty to vehicular homicide in the death of 58-year-old Jody Marie "JoJo" Charpentier on January 25, 2018.
A Texas man was sentenced Wednesday in Iberia Parish to 25 years in prison by 16th Judicial District Judge Curtis Sigur. Jesse James Romero, Jr., 37, of Hondo, Texas, previously pled guilty to vehicular homicide in the death of 58-year-old Jody Marie "JoJo" Charpentier on January 25, 2018.
Viator's Drive-In, a locally-owned fast-food restaurant in New Iberia known for its hot dogs or arguably its hamburgers, is serving customers for the last time today.
Viator's Drive-In, a locally-owned fast-food restaurant in New Iberia known for its hot dogs or arguably its hamburgers, is serving customers for the last time today.
The Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help from the public vehicle burglaries.
The Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help from the public vehicle burglaries.
Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help from the public in solving a crime.
Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help from the public in solving a crime.
Sergeant Stephen Guidry with Iberia Crime Stoppers tell us that on October 31, deputies were called to the Teche Federal Savings bank on Jane Street for an armed robbery.
Sergeant Stephen Guidry with Iberia Crime Stoppers tell us that on October 31, deputies were called to the Teche Federal Savings bank on Jane Street for an armed robbery.
Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help identifying a burglary suspect.
Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help identifying a burglary suspect.
Stephen Guidry with Iberia Crime Stoppers sending out holiday tips on how to stay safe.
Stephen Guidry with Iberia Crime Stoppers sending out holiday tips on how to stay safe.
Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help from the public solving an armed robbery.
Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help from the public solving an armed robbery.
Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help solving an armed robbery.
Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help solving an armed robbery.
The suspect in this murder used an AK-47 at a close range to shoot and kill Bower.
The suspect in this murder used an AK-47 at a close range to shoot and kill Bower.
Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help solving an armed robbery.
Iberia Crime Stoppers is asking for help solving an armed robbery.
The director of Acadiana Regional Airport is saying 'goodbye' after nine years.
The director of Acadiana Regional Airport is saying 'goodbye' after nine years.
The New Iberia city council will vote tonight on whether or not to ask DOTD to conduct a study to evaluate the installation of sidewalks along Highway 14.
The New Iberia city council will vote tonight on whether or not to ask DOTD to conduct a study to evaluate the installation of sidewalks along Highway 14.
Lafayette City Police have arrested a former UL football player and accused him of raping a woman.
Lafayette City Police have arrested a former UL football player and accused him of raping a woman.
Authorities say two Florida sheriff's deputies were shot dead through the window of a Chinese restaurant by a man who then killed himself.
Authorities say two Florida sheriff's deputies were shot dead through the window of a Chinese restaurant by a man who then killed himself.
Two youths are facing child pornography charges over nude photos sent over social media.
Two youths are facing child pornography charges over nude photos sent over social media.
A pedestrian has been struck and killed by a vehicle on La. 14 near the airport in Abbeville. State Police are working the crash and are asking motorists to avoid the area if possible. This is a developing story, and we will update it as more information comes in.
A pedestrian has been struck and killed by a vehicle on La. 14 near the airport in Abbeville. State Police are working the crash and are asking motorists to avoid the area if possible. This is a developing story, and we will update it as more information comes in.
