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UHC Urgent Care ClinicThreats of closures and cuts continue at University Hospital and Clinics, and Tuesday night, a meeting was held to give the public a better sense of how people will be affected by the state's budget cuts.
Lake Arthur cracking down on additional dog breedsSome dog owners in Lake Arthur are upset over what they're calling a ridiculous law aimed at outlawing pit bulls that has now extended to other breeds.
SLCC health and nursing students receive pinsGraduating students in the Division of Nursing and Allied Health at SLCC were pinned today.
Cox HeroesCox Communications honored 47 Acadiana students, grades Pre-K through 12, for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity at the 8th Annual Cox Inspirational Heroes Awards & Recognition Ceremony today.
Ville Platte's Northside Park has a new addition. A basketball court was installed there nearly 8 months ago.
With plenty of sunshine this afternoon temperatures climbed into the lower 90s for the second straight day and with no changes in the forecast we should see highs top out in the lower 90s again on Wednesday.
Lake Charles native Trey Quinn may have been selected by the Washington Redskins as Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL Draft, but his career has been far from it. He led Division One in receptions at SMU in 2017. At Barbe High School, Quinn set the career national receiving yards record. His quarterback, Cajuns Baseball senior Kennon Fontenot. "Really, the connection me and Kennon had at Barbe something that was drawn back to when we were 3 years old,"
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is preparing for the 26th Annual Stamp out Hunger food drive on Saturday.
MGN OnlineSunset police are working a high-speed pursuit that ended in Breaux Bridge.
More than three million Americans report suffering from clinical depression each year—and according to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 16 million Americans experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2016.
The Youngsville City Council will consider on Thursday a proposal to purchase cameras for the city's police cars.
Courtesy LPDLafayette Police today released the name of the man cited in connection with the alleged hit-and-run incident that happened at Festival International.
PRESS RELEASE NEW ORLEANS – Georgia State senior catcher/first base Ivie Drake and Texas State senior pitcher Randi Rupp highlight the Sun Belt Conference softball postseason all-conference and individual awards for the 2018 season. As voted on by the league’s 10 head coaches, Drake was tabbed Player of the Year and first-team All-Sun Belt for the third time in her career and Rupp was selected Pitcher of the Year for the second-straight year and first-team All-Sun ...
A foreign species of termites with wings is invading homes across the South.
KATCThe Tour du Rouge is rolling through Acadiana as it makes its way from Houston to New Orleans.
Investigators with the Rayne Police Department need your help in locating 50-year-old Clavern Adams of Abbeville. Adams is wanted for Felony Contractor Fraud.
Congestion from I-10/I-49 split to Scott exit / LA DOTDUPDATE: All lanes are now open I-10 West at LA 93 (Scott). Congestion remains at the I-10/I-49.
J Wallace James / KATCLafayette Mayor President Joel Robideaux announce May 8 as teacher appreciation day.
LEDA Job Fair / KATCHundreds of potential employers were at the LEDA Job Fair Tuesday at the Cajundome Convention Center.
Lafayette Public LibraryPatrons and employees have returned to the main branch of the Lafayette Parish Public Library after an evacuation. The branch was evacuated for a short time this afternoon after smoke was spotted; apparently the smoke was coming from an air conditioning unit, a fire department spokesman said. Everything is safe now, and the all clear has been given, the spokesman said.
Lafayette Parish School SystemThe Lafayette Parish School will continue its discussion of the budget at a special meeting on Thursday.
Louisiana State CapitolGov. John Bel Edwards' administration are holding a press conference tomorrow to address the eviction notices that were sent to Louisiana people living in nursing homes and group homes this week.
The 2018 Graduating class of Teurlings Catholic has nine seniors that have already enlisted in the United States Military prior to graduation.
Migos / Courtesy of the CajundomeThe hip-hop group behind the song "Bad and Boujee" is coming to the Cajundome this summer. Migos will perform in the venue on June 29. The group, from Lawrenceville, Georgia, received two Grammy nominations this past year, one for their signature song and another for the album on which it appeared, CULTURE. A ticket on-sale date has not yet been announced. For more information head over to the Cajundome's website More>>
PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINEIberia Parish President M. Larry Richard announces that effective immediately the water boil advisory for Waterworks District #3 customers has been lifted.
Lafayette Public LibraryFriends of the Lafayette Public Library will host their annual Sci-Fi and Romance Book and DVD Sale May 18 and 19.
Cody Light / Sulphur Police DepartmentThe Alabama man who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase in Sulphur ending in a shooting is out of the hospital.
Saints RB Mark Ingram (Photo Courtesy: Advocate Staff Photo)The NFL has confirmed that Mark Ingram has been suspended for the first four games of the 2018 season for violating the league's Performance Enhancing Drug Policy. Ingram rushed for 1,124 yards and 12 touchdowns in his second Pro Bowl season. New Orleans plays the Buccaneers, Browns, Falcons and Giants in their first four games. More>>
Tyron Senegal / Lafayette Police Dept.Lafayette Police say a Lafayette man has been arrested in connection with a shooting on Duval Street on Friday.
Crimewatch St. Mary Parish / St. Mary Parish SheriffSt. Mary Parish Sheriff's deputies are looking for the person or persons who committed a burglary on April 29.
Over the last few months, Lafayette Parish has had a series of car thefts and vandalisms, with the thieves stealing tires and rims. The latest cases happening in Youngsville. In the past two weeks, they've had three cases of car vandalism. In each case, the suspects took all four rims and tires off trucks and left the trucks sitting on bricks. "Friday morning, whenever I woke up, one of my typical things is to just open up the blinds in the house and when I happened to open th...
PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINEPresident Donald Trump prepared to tell the world Tuesday whether he plans to follow through on his campaign threat to pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, as European allies braced for the potential fallout after a last-ditch persuasion effort.
Holi Fest held in Girard Park on Saturday, March 31, 2018.
Holi Fest held in Girard Park on Saturday, March 31, 2018.
KATC viewers shared the love with us on Valentine's Day with photos of all those special someone's in their lives
KATC viewers shared the love with us on Valentine's Day with photos of all those special someone's in their lives
The Krewe de Canailles took it's inaugural steps through the streets of Downtown Lafayette on Friday, February 9, 2018. The Krewe's theme this year was "Local Legends."
The Krewe de Canailles took it's inaugural steps through the streets of Downtown Lafayette on Friday, February 9, 2018. The Krewe's theme this year was "Local Legends."
Photos of the Winter Blast - January 2018
Photos of the Winter Blast - January 2018
Lake Charles native Trey Quinn may have been selected by the Washington Redskins as Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL Draft, but his career has been far from it. He led Division One in receptions at SMU in 2017. At Barbe High School, Quinn set the career national receiving yards record. His quarterback, Cajuns Baseball senior Kennon Fontenot. "Really, the connection me and Kennon had at Barbe something that was drawn back to when we were 3 years old,"
Lake Charles native Trey Quinn may have been selected by the Washington Redskins as Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL Draft, but his career has been far from it. He led Division One in receptions at SMU in 2017. At Barbe High School, Quinn set the career national receiving yards record. His quarterback, Cajuns Baseball senior Kennon Fontenot. "Really, the connection me and Kennon had at Barbe something that was drawn back to when we were 3 years old,"
PRESS RELEASE NEW ORLEANS – Georgia State senior catcher/first base Ivie Drake and Texas State senior pitcher Randi Rupp highlight the Sun Belt Conference softball postseason all-conference and individual awards for the 2018 season. As voted on by the league’s 10 head coaches, Drake was tabbed Player of the Year and first-team All-Sun Belt for the third time in her career and Rupp was selected Pitcher of the Year for the second-straight year and first-team All-Sun ...
PRESS RELEASE NEW ORLEANS – Georgia State senior catcher/first base Ivie Drake and Texas State senior pitcher Randi Rupp highlight the Sun Belt Conference softball postseason all-conference and individual awards for the 2018 season. As voted on by the league’s 10 head coaches, Drake was tabbed Player of the Year and first-team All-Sun Belt for the third time in her career and Rupp was selected Pitcher of the Year for the second-straight year and first-team All-Sun ...
