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• 3,800 British troops leave Afghanistan by 2013

  December 19, 2012 7:51 AM

  LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister David Cameron announced Wednesday that some 3,800 British troops would be withdrawn from Afghanistan by the end of 2013. Some 5,000 will remain into 2014, Cameron told lawmakers. The announcement comes after a lengthy video call Tuesday between Cameron and U.S. President Barack Obama. There... more »

• Petitions fail in effort to recall 3 La. lawmakers

  October 16, 2012 7:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Recall efforts against three Republican state lawmakers have ended without organizers getting enough signatures on petitions to force an election. The Advocate reports that the Secretary of State's Office said petition drives against Reps. Greg Cromer, Kevin Pearson and Ray Garofalo failed. Cromer and Pearson... more »

• 3 LHS Seniors Marching in the Rose Bowl Parade Play Video

  August 14, 2012 8:12 AM

  Dallas Mitchell, Aljhun Sindgion, Evan Reutling are LHS Seniors who are going to be marching in the Rose Bowl Parade!!! These Acadiana seniors auditioned for the American National Honor Band and made the cut! Our honor band members will be in the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade on January 01,... more »

• 3 Dead in 12 Hours in BR

  July 11, 2012 10:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Three Baton Rouge residents were killed in two unrelated shootings within a 12-hour period Monday and Tuesday. The Advocate reports ( http://bit.ly/Nnxrmd ) that the mother of one of the shooting victims found her son and his girlfriend dead inside their apartment just after 8... more »

• 3 finalists for next Delgado chancellor

  March 27, 2012 7:48 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The search for a new chancellor at Delgado Community College is down to three finalists. CityBusiness of New Orleans reports the candidates are Jonathan Guevaerra, chief executive of Community College of D.C. in Washington; Teresa Smith, a vice president and chief financial officer at Tallahassee Community... more »

• 3 Vehicle Crash

  January 10, 2012 8:18 AM

  3 car accident with injuries on Johnson. Southbound lanes of Johnson are closed, South College should be used as an alternate route. more »

• 3 arrested in West Feliciana Parish sign thefts

  January 6, 2012 10:04 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (AP) - The West Feliciana Parish sheriff says one of three teenagers accused of stealing approximately 60 street-name signs from rural roads says he did it because he was "bored." The signs were taken over the New Year's holiday weekend from several areas of the parish. Sheriff... more »

• US Predicts 3 to 6 Major Atlantic Hurricanes

  May 20, 2011 7:55 AM

  MIAMI (AP) - U.S. government forecasters are expecting three to six major hurricanes from an above average Atlantic storm season. The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration released its forecast for the 2011 season Thursday. Scientists say as many as 18 named tropical storms may develop. Six to 10 of those... more »

• Japan to halt 3 nuke reactors over quake concerns

  May 6, 2011 7:40 AM

  TOKYO (AP) - Japan's prime minister has told a utility to halt three reactors in central Japan because of safety concerns in the event of a major earthquake. Prime Minister Naoto Kan told a news conference Friday his government asked operator Chubu Electric Power Co. to suspend two running reactors... more »

• 3 Named to UL System Board

  February 16, 2011 8:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gov. Bobby Jindal has appointed three new members to the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday. The three new appointees are former state Sen. Louis Lambert, of Prairieville; oil and gas businessman David Guidry, of New Orleans;... more »

• Biloxi casino says it's laying off nearly 3 dozen

  January 17, 2011 9:22 PM

  BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - Layoffs are on the way at a Mississippi Gulf Coast casino and at a shipyard. Northrop Grumman on Monday confirmed a WLOX television report that it laid off 76 workers on Friday. A company statement issued by spokesman Bill Glenn notes the cyclical nature of the... more »

• 3 arrested, 1 at large in deadly I-10 shooting

  January 13, 2011 9:37 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Authorities have arrested three suspects and are searching for a fourth in a deadly drive-by shooting on a New Orleans interstate. Police said two of the suspects, 20-year-old Dale Elmore and 22-year-old Seyuntray Noel, were arrested Thursday, while 22-year-old Jamal Harris was arrested Wednesday. All three... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- January 3, 2010

  January 3, 2011 6:48 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- January 3, 2011 Name: Blaise, Robert Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I Address: 900 Blk Abraham ROA New Iberia, La Name: Brown, Jody Charge: Aggrav. Battery W/Dangerous We Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 300 Blk Lagneaux ROA... more »

• 3 trillion pigs down, Angry Birds keeps thriving

  December 9, 2010 10:00 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - The slaughter of some 3 trillion pigs is the kind of thing that's usually met with outrage. But Angry Birds, the extremely popular smart phone app, is a pop culture sensation, addicting mobile users at a rate nearly as impressive as the body count that its... more »

• Jury convicts 3 officers in post-Katrina death

  December 9, 2010 9:46 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A federal jury on Thursday convicted three current or former New Orleans police officers but acquitted two others in the death of a man during Hurricane Katrina's chaotic aftermath. The jury of seven women and five men on convicted former officer David Warren of manslaughter in... more »

• 2 boys aged 6, 3-year-old found with stolen goods

  December 6, 2010 10:09 PM

  COVINGTON, La. (AP) - A trio of boys - two 6-year-olds and a 3-year-old - were found with stolen goods after a man returned home to find them in his house. Covington Police officers found the children playing across from the house when they arrived on Saturday. According to a... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- December 3, 2010

  December 3, 2010 8:21 AM

  On 12-2-2010 at 11:12 am a Juvenile Male 17 years old of Patterson was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear for Drug Court. Juvenile was located at his residence, placed under arrest and booked into the St. MartinParishJuvenileDetentionCenter awaiting Court Proceedings. Derick J. Poirier 26 years old... more »

• Sheriff: Woman Married to 3 Men at Once

  December 1, 2010 11:59 AM

  BENTON, La. (AP) - Bossier Parish sheriff's deputies have arrested a 35-year-old Bossier City woman on two counts of bigamy. Sheriff Larry Deen says Bridget K. Mize was taken into custody Tuesday after she admitted to investigators that she is currently married to three different men. Deen said Mize also... more »

• Natural gas pipeline ruptures, injures 3

  November 12, 2010 9:29 PM

  MONROE, La. (AP) - Richland Parish Sheriff Charles McDonald says three men working on natural gas lines were injured when a line ruptured. McDonald told The News-Star that none of the injuries appeared life-threatening: One man had abdominal pain, one had shoulder pain and the third had hearing trouble. McDonald... more »

• Friday Night Football - 3 District Championships are on the line tonight!

  November 5, 2010 6:59 AM

  Coming up tonight 3 district championships will be determined. In 5A a New Iberia win over STM would move the Yellow Jackets into a tie for the district championship. In 2A Jeanerette hosts Loreauville with the 6 2A titles on the line. And a big one in 1A, the undefeated... more »

• Local Veteran Supports Amendment 3

  October 22, 2010 1:22 AM

  Among the 10 constitutional amendments up for a vote November 2nd is one proposal being closely watched by local veterans. Amendment 3 would double Homestead Exemption for some disabled veterans and their spouses. It would make the first $150,000 in a home's value exempt from property taxes for veterans with... more »

• 3 men plead guilty to beating calf to death

  October 20, 2010 9:27 PM

  COVINGTON, La. (AP) - Three men have pleaded guilty to stealing a newborn calf and beating it to death after the New Orleans Saints lost to the Dallas Cowboys last year. According to Wednesday's Times-Picayune, Dwayne J. Jenkins, David J. LeBlanc Jr. and Carnie B. Smith stole the 3-day-old calf... more »

• Crash Leaves 3 Year Old with Serious Injuries

  October 3, 2010 11:08 PM

  A bad crash in Vermilion Parish has left a 3 year old child with serious injuries. State Police say a car drove off the road at Highway 82 and Highway 3147 in the Pecan Island area Saturday evening. The car went down an embankment and into a body... more »

• 3 Businessmen Invest in Franklin Area History

  September 30, 2010 7:12 AM

  FRANKLIN, La. (AP) - Hidden hallways, curvy catwalks and secret stairways dating back to the earliest days of postal service now belong to three businessmen. Gary Blum, Joe Duck and Keith Landen of Franklin say they bought the 200-year-old building, housing those treasures, from the federal government because they're interested... more »

• Reopening of Oyster Harvesting Areas 2, 3, 14, 15 and 17

  September 24, 2010 6:10 PM

  The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals announced today the reopening of oyster harvesting areas 2, 3, 14, 15 and 17 after working with officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and other state and federal partners. Harvest areas 2 and 3, which were originally closed July 5th, are... more »

• Philly police: 3 shot at Kraft Foods facility

  September 9, 2010 9:44 PM

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia police say three people have been shot inside a Kraft Foods Inc. facility in the city's northeast section. Police Lt. Frank Vanore tells The Associated Press officers are at the plant. He says somebody inside opened fire Thursday night. Police say no deaths are known. Television... more »

• House Panel Recommends 3 for Further Investigation

  August 31, 2010 6:11 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - House investigators have recommended that three lawmakers be further investigated to determine whether political contributions were improperly linked to votes on a huge financial overhaul bill. The independent House Office of Congressional Ethics recommended that the member-run House ethics committee pursue potential rules violations by Republicans John... more »

• Texting Driver Hits 3

  August 31, 2010 10:19 AM

  LULING, La. (AP) - Authorities say three Hahnville High School students remain hospitalized from a wreck when a driver lost control while allegedly texting on her cell phone. St. Charles Parish sheriff's deputies said that one boy was sitting on a curb, another was one standing on the curb and... more »

• 3 Arrested in 2 Separate Timber Probes

  August 28, 2010 3:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A Vernon Parish logger iions between Muslims and Americans. Rauf said tish timber without paying, and two brothers from northwest Louisiana are accused of taking $336,000 in timber from Caddo Parish without paying most of the 55 owners. Garvis W. Hickman, 34, of Hornbeck, was... more »

• 3 Stories of Survival and Readjustment

  August 26, 2010 2:19 PM

  When Hurricane Katrina overwhelmed New Orleans and the surrounding region five years ago, hundreds of thousands of lives were changed forever, in myriad ways. Hundreds died, but even among survivors, many lost all that was familiar. And recovery is a process that still goes on day by day. Here are... more »

• DHH Confirms 3 New West Nile Cases

  August 20, 2010 12:27 PM

  The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed three new human cases of West Nile Virus, bringing this year's total to 12. The three new cases come from East Baton Rouge Parish. Health officials characterize West Nile infections three ways: neuroinvasive, West Nile fever and asymptomatic. A neuroinvasive illness... more »

• 3 Brothers Shot to Death in S Caddo

  August 17, 2010 8:52 PM

  SPRING RIDGE, La. (AP) - Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator says a 33-year-old Shreveport man is accused of gunning down three brothers - aged 13 to 20 - whom he accused of stealing a video game system. Sheriff's spokesman Cindy Chadwick says Marcus Donte Reed was booked Tuesday with first-degree... more »

• 13 School Board Candidates' Responses to Issues in the Races-Question 3

  August 17, 2010 3:28 PM

  STATE FUNDING: During the 2010 legislative session, Governor Jindal cut state funding for salary supplements for nationally certified teachers, counselors, psychologists, social workers, speech/language pathologists, and audiologists working in public schools. Jindal said local school districts can handle those costs. What is your position on pay from local funds for... more »

• 13 School Board Candidates' Responses to Issues in the Races-Question 1

  August 17, 2010 1:26 PM

  FACILITIES: The Lafayette Parish School Board has approved a master plan that includes a schedule using today's costs for repairing, renovating, and replacing many of its schools. It has been vetted by the community. How would you implement the plan? Lafayette Parish School Board District District 1 Mark... more »

• `Toy Story 3' is highest-grossing animated film

  August 13, 2010 10:01 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Toy Story 3" is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The third movie in the Pixar series about cowboy Woody, space ranger Buzz Lightyear and the toys' owner, Andy, has crossed more than $920 million at box offices worldwide since opening June 18, according... more »

• 3 New Cases-DHH Urges Take Precautions Against Mosquitos

  August 4, 2010 4:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana's health department confirms three new cases of West Nile virus - two serious infections that can damage the brain or spinal cord, and one without any symptoms. The Department of Health and Hospitals says that brings the year's total so far to three serious... more »

• UPDATE- Tuesday Fire In Scott

  August 4, 2010 12:37 PM

  UPDATE-At 1:00 August 3, Lafayette Fire Department responded to 428 Hebert Road for a reported house fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the single family dwelling. Firefighters battled the blaze for over one hour before getting it under control. Firefighters were tasked with overcoming several... more »

• Home Invasion in Lafayette August 3

  August 4, 2010 11:40 AM

  On August 3, 2010, at approximately 10:00 pm, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 200 block of Village Lane regarding a home invasion. According to the victims, four black males allegedly kicked open the front door of the residence and began demanding money. While the suspects were... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 3, 2010

  August 3, 2010 6:42 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 3, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Aug 03, 2010 Name: Alexander, Alvin Charge: Switched License Plate Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Warren ST Lafayette, La ... more »

• 3 Alleged Home Invaders Shot, 1 Killed

  August 3, 2010 5:59 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - Police say people defending their homes killed one person and wounded another in Alexandria, and injured a third in a nearby part of Rapides Parish. Both incidents occurred early Monday. Alexandria police say 24-year-old Darwin Johnson of Alexandria was killed when he and a second man... more »

• 3 Arrested for Alleged Copper Theft

  August 2, 2010 4:29 PM

  In the early morning hours of August 2, 2010 Scott Police Officers observed a suspicious vehicle at the entrance to a Scrap Yard in the 4000 block of Cameron Street. Officers made contact with the occupants of the vehicle who stated that they were just turning around in the driveway.... more »

• La. Shrimp Season to Close in Parts of Zones 1 and 3

  July 19, 2010 9:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the 2010 spring inshore shrimp season in parts of zones 1 and 3 will close at 6 a.m. Tuesday to protect increased numbers of juvenile white shrimp. On its website, the department describes areas where shrimping will... more »

• Teens Help Rescue Driver and 3-Year-Old

  July 19, 2010 9:35 AM

  MONROE, La. (AP) - State police say two teenagers helped rescue a man and his son whose car ran into Cheniere Lake. Fourteen-year-old Chris Smith and 19-year-old Josh McDowel said they wish they could also have helped the man's wife, who died Saturday night. Troopers say 28-year-old Jessica Kelley died... more »

• New Bill Will Divide Offshore Regulators Agency Into 3 Parts

  July 15, 2010 11:30 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - A House panel has approved legislation that would overhaul the government agency responsible for regulating offshore drilling. The bill would divide the agency into three parts: one for leasing and permitting; another for inspections and investigations; and a third to collect revenue. It also seeks to clamp... more »

• 3 Officers Plead Not Guilty in Katrina Shootings

  July 14, 2010 8:08 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Three police officers charged in the killing of two unarmed residents on a New Orleans bridge after Hurricane Katrina and a cover-up that followed pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. Sgts. Robert Gisevius and Kenneth Bowen and Officer Anthony Villavaso stood before a federal magistrate in green... more »

• 3 - Ages 12, 13, & 17 - Arrested in Beating Death

  July 14, 2010 10:03 AM

  SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Shreveport police accuse two boys and a 17-year-old of a beating that killed a 47-year-old man. Ronnie D. Robinson died Tuesday of injuries that left him unconscious early Sunday. A 12- and 13-year-old were booked into the parish juvenile detention center late Monday with one count... more »

• Top 3 Movies For 4th of July Weekend

  July 5, 2010 11:49 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" has risen to an $82.5 million haul over the long Fourth of July weekend and has lifted its total to $175.3 million after just six days. The vampire romance from Summit Entertainment finished at No. 1 over the four-day weekend, despite a... more »

• Helicopter Crash in Gulf, All 3 on Board Survive

  June 11, 2010 3:29 PM

  PORT O'CONNOR, Texas (AP) - The Coast Guard says all three people aboard a transport helicopter survived a crash into the Gulf of Mexico, about 43 miles off Port O'Connor. Sr. Chief Petty Officer Michael Jennings says one passenger suffered minor injuries in Thursday's accident. A representative of Lafayette, La.,-based... more »

• Helicopter Crash in Gulf, All 3 on Board Survive

  June 11, 2010 9:27 AM

  PORT O'CONNOR, Texas (AP) - The Coast Guard says all three people aboard a transport helicopter survived a crash into the Gulf of Mexico, about 43 miles off Port O'Connor. Sr. Chief Petty Officer Michael Jennings says one passenger suffered minor injuries in Thursday's accident. A representative of Lafayette, La.,-based... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- June 3, 2010

  June 3, 2010 7:18 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- June 3, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Abshire, Brooke Charge: Identity Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 2000 Blk Denias ROA Duson, La Name: Albert, Tessie Charge: Schedule Ii Arresting Agency: Penalties Address: 100 Blk... more »

• 1 Killed, 3 Injured in New Orleans Shooting

  May 24, 2010 8:47 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans police are investigating a triple shooting that left one person dead and three others injured. The Times-Picayune reports police found a 25-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds Sunday night inside a vehicle. According to investigators, the victim was driving one car when shots were... more »

• 3 Counts Of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile

  May 18, 2010 4:18 PM

  Press Release-Louisiana State Police Region 2 detectives arrested an illegal immigrant for three counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Troopers received a complaint in April about an illegal immigrant, 23-year-old Jose M. Acuna-Cruz of Honduras. The complaint alleged Cruz was engaging in sexual activities at an apartment in... more »

• Tier 3 Sex Offender Arrested For Attempted Kidnapping

  May 18, 2010 3:37 PM

  Press Release-The Opelousas Police Department's Special Operations Division has arrested Opelousas resident, Francis Thibodeaux 48, for Attempted Simple Kidnapping. The arrest stemmed from a complaint filed with the department in April. Officers were called to a Hazel Street residence where they were advised that a white male driving a maroon... more »

• Iguana Bill Stalled 8-3 vote

  May 11, 2010 3:41 PM

  A proposal to require caretaker education for anyone who buys an iguana at a pet store had been the subject of jokes in the Capitol, where the razzing extended to the purchase of a temporary pet iguana for the Senate. But on Tuesday, the House Commerce Committee stalled the Senate-approved... more »

• Lafayette Man Sentenced 15 Years For Killing 3

  May 11, 2010 12:40 PM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - A Lafayette man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing a mother and her daughters with his vehicle. Justin Paul Brouillete, 23, pleaded guilty Monday to three counts of vehicular homicide in the deaths of JoAnn Issac and her two daughters, Brittany Isaac... more »

• Alexandria Man Gets 15 Years for Three Fatalities

  May 11, 2010 9:57 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - A Lafayette man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing a mother and her daughters with his vehicle. Justin Paul Brouillete, 23, pleaded guilty Monday to three counts of vehicular homicide in the deaths of JoAnn Issac and her two daughters, Brittany Isaac... more »

• 3 Workers Who Survived Oil Rig Explosion File Lawsuit

  May 4, 2010 4:30 PM

  MIAMI (AP) - Three workers who survived an explosion aboard an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico have filed a lawsuit claiming they were kept floating in lifeboats at sea for more than 10 hours. The lawsuit filed in Galveston, Texas, says the men couldn't even call home to... more »

• 3 Men Arrested in Loreauville Residential Burglary

  April 30, 2010 11:43 AM

  On April 28, 2009 Detectives with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office investigated a residential burglary which occurred at the 400 block of Dorsey Road, Loreauville. In the burglary items such as firearms, electronics, and jewelry were stolen. Acting on a tip, Detectives were able to locate the suspects and... more »

• Railroad Repair: Road Closed in Eunice May 3

  April 27, 2010 12:19 PM

  La 757, approximately ½ mile north of US 190 in Eunice, St. Landry Parish will be closed for railroad repair beginning 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p. m. on Monday, May 3, 2010. DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be... more »

• Update: Victims Identified In Deadly Shooting Of 3 Women

  March 31, 2010 12:26 PM

  Update: NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Police in New Orleans are investigating three early morning shooting deaths. A 79-year-old man, Alfred J. Andrews, who was hospitalized with a possibly self-inflicted gunshot wound to the face, has been identified as a suspect. Around 3 a.m. Wednesday, police responding to reports of a... more »

• Lafayette History Pt. 3-B

  November 20, 2009 12:08 PM

  While Lafayette is beginning to climb out of the "Oil Pits" by the mid 80's, oil companies are moving out of the Oil Center and the medical industry starts moving in. USL is an unrealized asset and downtown is becoming an international festivity; this was Lafayette in the late 1980's. more »

• Lafayette History Pt. 3-A

  November 20, 2009 12:06 PM

  Governor Dave Treen made good on a promise from his predecessor Edwin Edwards, the Cajun Dome was being constructed, money was everywhere, but no one was prepared for what was to come by 1983. This was Lafayette in the 1980's--- "Last one to leave....Turn out the Lights". more »

• Lafayette History

  November 13, 2009 9:48 AM

  Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel recently wrapped a series of listening tours. Hhe wanted to know what vision Lafayette residents had for the hub city in 10... 20... or 30 years. But as one wise man said, in order to figure out where we're going, we must remember where we've... more »

• 3 Minute Movie Event

  November 12, 2009 11:33 AM

  3 Minute Movie Event A special challenge is being issued to all writers, actors, videographers, storytellers and other creative - adventurous types who want to have a great time in a fun and exciting new way. Acadiana Open Channel is hosting a 3 Minute Movie Challenge. The idea... more »

• See the Hornets Play for FREE

  September 28, 2009 2:56 PM

  The Hornets will host their open practice for fans at the Earl K. Long Gym on Saturday, October 3. Tickets for the event are free and will be available to the public (maximum of four per person) starting at 10 AM on Tuesday, September 29 at the Cajun Dome Box... more »

• Big 3 Stories: Wednesday, September 23, 2009

  September 23, 2009 8:03 AM

  The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted abduction. The Sheriff's Office tells KATC that two boys ---10 and 11 years old ---were riding their bikes around nine o'clock Sunday night when a white man in a car drove up next to them. The boys told the Sheriff's Office... more »