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• Orleans Parish School Board to lay off 21

  July 13, 2012 7:35 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Orleans Parish School Board plans to lay off nearly two dozen employees, largely because of a drop in federal funding for low-income students and those with special needs. The Times-Picayune reported the list of staff losing their jobs includes four teachers. Interim Superintendent Stan Smith,... more »

• Two Men Arrested After Luring Two Teens Away from Party

  September 24, 2010 4:22 PM

  Detectives with the St Martinville Police Dept made two arrests on Sept 23rd in reference to indecent behavior with a juvenile and contributing to the deliquency of a juvenile charges. During the course of the investigation, a 14 year old and a 15 year old female victim entered a... more »

• Today in History-September 21, 2010

  September 21, 2010 3:44 PM

  Today is Tuesday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2010. There are 101 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 21, 1893, one of America's first horseless carriages was taken for a short test drive in Springfield, Mass. by Frank Duryea, who had designed... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest-September 21, 2010

  September 21, 2010 7:48 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 21, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Ardoin, Ashley Charge: Public Possession Of Alcoholi Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 42080 Blk Oneil LAN Tickfaw, La Name: Arnaud, Heather Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address:... more »

• Suspect Arrested in Connection with 21 Copper Theft Incidents

  August 18, 2010 3:28 PM

  On August 17, 2010, detectives with the Lafayette Police Department were investigating the theft of copper tubing in the 2000 block of West University Avenue. During the course of the investigation, detectives arrested Derrick Faulk (21) of Lafayette. Faulk was charged with Possession of Stolen Property and booked into the... more »

• Missing Person Jayce Ryan Dupuis, age 21

  August 2, 2010 6:24 PM

  The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office is currently seeking information in reference to a missing person. Jayce Ryan Dupuis, age 21, a white male, of Jennings was last seen Sunday morning, August 1st, at approximately 1:30 a.m., leaving the area of Jaenke Bridge on LA 97 just north of Jennings.... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest- July 21, 2010

  July 21, 2010 8:57 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest- July 21, 2010 Name: Adams, Joshua Charge: Prohib Acts; All Schedules Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Boulder Creek PKW Lafayette, La Name: Augustine, Jarrick Charge: Resisting An Officer Arresting Agency: Broussard Pd Address: 423.5 Blk Robinson STR New Iberia, La ... more »

• Rally for Economic Survival At Cajundome July 21

  July 13, 2010 11:25 AM

  The Rally for Economic Survival will be the nation's largest event to date protesting the federal moratorium on deepwater drilling. Coordinators of the Rally have reported tremendous support from across the Gulf Coast, specifically Louisiana for the event. Attendance at the rally is predicted to be between 15,000 and 20,000... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Log June 21,2010

  June 21, 2010 8:47 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Log- June 21, 2010 Tracy Rudolph 46 year old of 1500 Walnut St., Franklin was arrested on 6-18-2010 at 9:39 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Suspect was located in the courthouse, placed under arrest on warrant and issued a summons to... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- June 21, 2010

  June 21, 2010 8:43 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- June 21, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Acosta, Isabella Charge: Theft By Shoplifting/Value Ov Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 400 Blk Dulles DRV Lafayette, La Name: Amos, Tyson Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Carencro Pd Address: 2100 Blk... more »

• US Rig Count Increases by 21

  June 11, 2010 3:15 PM

  HOUSTON (AP) - The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 21 this week to 1,527. Houston-based Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 954 rigs were exploring for natural gas and 561 for oil. Twelve were listed as miscellaneous. A year ago... more »

• Double Murder Suspect Fugitive Caught in St. Martin Parish

  May 19, 2010 3:39 PM

  On May 17, 2010, Investigators with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office were contacted by Homicide Investigators with the Houston Police Department concerning a fugitive, Jeremy Martin Potier, 21, of BreauxBridge, wanted for Capital Murder. The warrant was in reference to a double homicide that occurred in March of 2009... more »

• Oyster Harvesting Areas 19 and 21 Reopened

  May 17, 2010 4:03 PM

  The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals announced today that it has reopened oyster harvesting areas 19 and 21 to give harvesters as much time as possible to harvest their product before any potential impact from the BP oil spill in the Gulf. Areas 19 and 21, which are west... more »

• Day 21 Of The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

  May 10, 2010 6:54 PM

  By The Associated Press Events May 10, Day 21 of a Gulf of Mexico oil spill that began with an explosion and fire on April 20 on the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, owned by Transocean Ltd. and leased by BP PLC, which is in charge of cleanup and containment. The... more »

• Police Target Underage Alcohol Sales

  October 9, 2009 2:57 PM

  On October 8, 2009, at approximately 7:00 pm, the Lafayette Police Department's Youth Services Section conducted an operation within the City of Lafayette targeting alcohol sales to those persons under the age of 21 at convenient stores and bars. During the course of the operation a total of 20 stores... more »

• New Iberia Railroad & Drainage Getting Fixed

  September 21, 2009 2:24 PM

  New Iberia has always had flooding, water buildup, and drainage problems after it rains, and locals are doubtful that anything will change. "We've always been promised that something's going to be done and we've yet to see anything done about it," said one resident. A big railroad reconstruction... more »

• Joey Durel Listening Tour: Youngsville

  September 21, 2009 2:00 PM

  Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel is continuing his listening tour this week. The next meeting will be held this evening (Monday, September 21) in Youngville. His goal is to hear what residents want their community to look like in the future. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30pm inside the Youngville... more »

• Iberia Parish Parish Street Repair

  September 21, 2009 1:44 PM

  The asphalt street repair project in Iberia Parish kicks off this morning (Monday, September 21). Crews will be repairing roadways at the following railroad crossings throughout the parish: Bahon Street, Oswald Street, Edward Street, Doremus Road, Barbin Reaux Drive, Landry Drive and Marjie Street. The project should take about a... more »

• Hospice of Acadiana: Healthcare Decision Seminar

  September 21, 2009 8:54 AM

  Hospice of Acadiana: Healthcare Decision Seminar On Wednesday, September 23, 2009 , beginning at 5pm until 7pm , there will be a free healthcare seminar (open to the public). Billy Mouton will be offering legal advise, a social worker will be on hand to help you start the conversation... more »