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    A Confederacy of Dunces manuscript obtained by UL Lafayette Foundation

    A Confederacy of Dunces manuscript obtained by UL Lafayette Foundation

    Posted 12:37 PM 6/19/2013 by MELISSA CANONE(PHOTO COURTESY OF UL)

    The UL Lafayette Foundation has acquired a rare copy of a manuscript of John Kennedy Toole's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, A Confederacy of Dunces.

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  • Lafayette

    Alleged Purse Snatchers Apprehended

    Posted 11:39 AM 6/19/2013 by KATC

    LAFAYETTE, La. - Two people are accused of trying to steal a woman's purse on June 18, 2013, in the 3100 block of Ambassador Caffery Parkway.

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  • Lafayette

    Lafayette man charged with aggravated rape of child

    Lafayette man charged with aggravated rape of child

    Posted 11:29 AM 6/19/2013 by Ian Auzenne

    A Lafayette man is charged with aggravated rape after he allegedly had sexual contact with a child under the age of 10. According to police, a witness caught 59-year-old Darrell Nystrom in the act and reported him. Investigators say the victim told them Nystrom had been committing these acts for several years. Police are still investigating the incident.


  • Lafayette

    Acadiana Bottling cuts ribbon on new facility

    Acadiana Bottling cuts ribbon on new facility

    Posted 11:12 AM 6/19/2013

    Local leaders and representatives of Acadiana Bottling gathered under cloudy skies to cut the ribbon on the company's new facility in Youngsville Wednesday morning.

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  • Acadia

    Cajun comedian Dave Petitjean dies at age 85

    Cajun comedian Dave Petitjean dies at age 85

    Posted 11:03 AM 6/19/2013 by Ian Auzenne

    One of Acadiana's best-known comedians has died. Dave Petitjean passed away in his sleep Sunday night at the age of 85. Petitjean performed all across the Gulf South for more than 50 years. According to the Internet Movie Database, Petitjean recorded his first comedy album in 1961. His work also (More)


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  • Arrest Reports

    Morgan City Police Deparment Arrest Reort

    Morgan City Police Deparment Arrest Reort

    Posted 10:37 AM 6/19/2013 by KATC(PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)

    The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 06/18/2013:

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  • Sports

    Cajun Soccer Club announces eight state championships

    Cajun Soccer Club announces eight state championships

    Posted 10:28 AM 6/19/2013 by MELISSA CANONE (PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)

    LAFAYETTE, La. - Cajun Soccer Club completed its 2013 spring season on Sunday, June 2, winning a total of eight state championships, tied for the best in club history.

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  • St. Landry

    KLB Recognizes Keep Opelousas Beautiful as Affiliate of the Month

    KLB Recognizes Keep Opelousas Beautiful as Affiliate of the Month

    Posted 10:02 AM 6/19/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

    Keep Louisiana Beautiful Recognizes Keep Opelousas Beautiful as June’s “Affiliate of the Month” KLB honors affiliates throughout the state.

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  • History

    Today in History for June 19, 2013

    Today in History for June 19, 2013

    Posted 9:40 AM 6/19/2013 by AP(PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)

    Today is Wednesday, June 19, the 170th day of 2013. There are 195 days left in the year.

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  • Arrest Reports

    St. Martin Parish Daily Arrest Report

    St. Martin Parish Daily Arrest Report

    Posted 9:18 AM 6/19/2013 by KATC (Photo Courtesy: MGN Online)

    Name: Alleman, JurrelAge: 31Address: 5100 block Alleman Rd, New Iberia, LACharges: FAILURE TO APPEARArresting Agency: ST MARTIN SHERIFF

    Name: Bourque, DustinAge: 32Address: 1000 block Landrich Ln, Broussard, LACharges: IDENTITY THEFTArresting (More)


  • Arrest Reports

    St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report

    St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report

    Posted 9:07 AM 6/19/2013 by KATC

    This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for June 19, 2013.

     

    Jessica Lynn Angelle, age 31, 218 Elementary Lane, Opelousas, LA, burglary of an inhabited dwelling, simple criminal damage to property, theft.

    Jason Scott Hebert, age 30, 119 West Cherry (More)


  • Arrest Reports

    Opelousas Daily Arrest Report

    Opelousas Daily Arrest Report

    Posted 9:02 AM 6/19/2013 by KATC (Photo Courtesy: MGN Online)

    Adrian Housely, 38, 309 Housely Road, Coushatta1)Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle

    Phillip Manuel, 52, 510 Jefferson Street, Opelousas1)Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle

    Vincent Veazie Jr., 31, 1417 Short Street, Sunset1)Disturbing the Peace by Intoxication (More)


  • Sports

    Altidore Shines, US Blanks Honduras 1-0 in WC Qualifier

    Altidore Shines, US Blanks Honduras 1-0 in WC Qualifier

    Posted 8:39 AM 6/19/2013 by AP

    SANDY, Utah (AP) - No amount of tight defense could keep Jozy Altidore from doing what he does best. Altidore has been money in scoring timely goals for the U.S. national team this spring. Honduras made a concerted effort to keep him in check, but the American forward (More)


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  • Sports

    Spurs, Heat Tapped Out After Epic Game 6

    Spurs, Heat Tapped Out After Epic Game 6

    Posted 8:38 AM 6/19/2013 by AP

    MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James started to get up out of his chair after the postgame press conference, and it took him three tries to do it. "I'll get it," he said, sheepishly as he finally got his momentum going enough to peel himself out of the chair. The looks of (More)


  • Sports

    Heat Win Finals OT Thriller, Force Game 7

    Heat Win Finals OT Thriller, Force Game 7

    Posted 8:36 AM 6/19/2013 by AP

    MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration. The toughest part now might be topping this performance in Game 7. "It's by far the best game I've ever been a part of," James said. He wouldn't let the Miami Heat lose it - or (More)


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