St. Landry Parish News

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  Arnaudville man dies following vehicle crash

  

  Posted 12:51 PM 5/20/2013 by KATC(PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)

  An Arnaudville man was killed in a crash in Breaux Bridge Sunday night.

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  Bonsoir Catin performing at Music & Market MAY 24th

  

  Posted 11:21 AM 5/20/2013 by MELISSA CANONE (PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)

  The Friday, May 24th edition of Music & Market will feature authentic Cajun music sounds from Bonsoir Catin. The event is scheduled to take place from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Farmer's Market in Le Vieux Village, with music beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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  St. Landry Parish Arrest Report

  

  Posted 8:58 AM 5/20/2013 by KATC

  Lauren M. Oberle, age 30, 540 Ribbon Rd., Opelousas, LA, bench warrant, simple battery.

  Heidi Savoy, age 22, 121 Peaceful Dr., Carencro, LA, simple battery.

  Matthew C. Kidder, age 40, 617 Hector Connoly Rd., Carencro, LA, simple battery involving domestic violence.

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  Opelousas Daily Arrest Report

  

  Posted 8:56 AM 5/20/2013 by KATC (Photo Courtesy: MGN Online)

  Damon West, age 36, 917 Sandoz Street, Opelousas 1)Domestic Abuse Battery 2)Disturbing the Peace by Intoxication

  Tyron Levier, age 30, 1322 W. Bellevue Street, Opelousas 1)Domestic Abuse Battery

  Cory Perry, age 35, 169 Graham Avenue, Opelousas (More)

  
  

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  Click it or Ticket to Boost Seat Belt Use

  

  Posted 3:42 PM 5/17/2013 by KATC(PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)

  The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office has received funding from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC)to support the Click it or Ticket Campaign.

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  Accused shoplifters arrested in Eunice

  

  Posted 2:22 PM 5/17/2013 by Pictured: Kayla Leday

  Thursday night Eunice police arrested four people accused of shoplifting at Walmart. Altogether, they allegedly stole nearly $384 in merchandise. Kayla Leday is charged with Driving under suspension, Theft by shoplifting, Laquanna Leday is charged with Theft by shoplifting, Latoya Leday is charged with principal to theft by shoplifting, Keyloa Leday is charged with Theft by shoplifting.

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  2013 Historic District Preservation Award Recipients

  

  Posted 12:27 PM 5/17/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  The City of Opelousas recently honored local property owners with awards for historic preservation. The awards, which are selected by the Opelousas Historic District Commission, are given to honor beautification and restoration efforts for homes and buildings in the Historic District.

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  LCEF to address non-profit organizations on BP claims

  

  Posted 11:17 AM 5/17/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

  OPELOUSAS, La. - Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation's (LCEF) CEO Aimee Smallwood announced today that she and attorney Zachary Wool will address non-profit organizations, about filing for BP Claims, on Monday, May 20, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at the Delta Grand Theatre, 120 S. Market St.

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  Investigation Continues at Krotz Springs Elementary

  

  Posted 11:07 AM 5/17/2013 by Chris Welty

  The investigation into a substitute teacher allegedly assaulting a student at Krotz Springs Elementary continues today.

  Krotz Springs Police Chief Norman Mouille tells KATC he has called in another agency to assist in the investigation. Mouille says, "I want to make sure we make the right (More)

  
  

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  St. Landry Parish Arrest Report

  

  Posted 9:03 AM 5/17/2013 by KATC

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 17, 2013.

   

  Shirley Ann Williams, age 63, 213 Olivia Dr., Lawtell, LA, violation of protective orders.

  Stephen Craig Benoit, age 41, 1784 Hwy. 31, Arnaudville, LA, driving while intoxicated - 1st (More)

  
  

• Education

  LSU Lauds Honors Graduates, Cadets, and Communication Award Winners

  

  Posted 8:54 AM 5/17/2013 by KATC

  Louisiana State University has recognized some of it outgoing seniors in this week leading to graduation.  Several Acadiana LSU students have received a number of honors from LSU based on their academic performance and service in ROTC.  The recipients of the Distinguished Communicator (More)

  
  

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  Eunice Woman Has Ties to One Cleveland Kidnap Victim

  

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  Posted 10:30 PM 5/16/2013 by Erin Steuber

  The kidnapping, and rescue a decade later, of three girls in Cleveland Ohio has captured the attention of the nation. But that remarkable story hits close to home for one Acadiana resident. The women: Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, disappeared in separate cases between 2002 and (More) • Video (1)

  
  

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  Alleged Assault Investigated at Krotz Springs Elementary

  

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  Posted 6:35 PM 5/16/2013 by Chris Welty

  Police are investigating an alleged assault at a St. Landry Parish school.

  A substitute teacher at Krotz Springs Elementary is accused of throwing the top of a desk across the classroom and flipping a student out of his seat.

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  Student accuses sub of assault

  

  Posted 4:01 PM 5/16/2013 by KATC

  Police are investigating an alleged assault case at Krotz Springs Elementary between a substitute teacher and a student. Tonight at 5 and 6 hear what a student says happened in the classroom.

  
  

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  SLPSO dive team trains on new underwater sonar camera

  

  Posted 3:15 PM 5/16/2013 by KATC

  The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Emergency Search and Rescue Dive Team recently received a grant to purchase underwater sonar camera equipment.

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