NEW ORLEANS (AP) - While Drew Brees and the Saints have rattled off six-straight victories, they've put together another streak that should serve notice to the rest of the NFL about New Orleans' prospects for defending its Super Bowl title. The Saints hit the 30-point mark for a fifth straight... more »
Mark your calendars for a family-friendly festival on October 31st! Hosted by Pope John Paul II Academy at the De La Salle Christian Brothers' property, this event will feature old-fashioned, family fun, with terrific music and food from vendors in the area. Costume contests will be held for children, who... more »
St. Mary Parish Narcotic Daily Arrest Log- August 31, 2010
Desmond Richard 29 years old of 414 Park St., Patterson and Kirk Butler 17 years old of 130 Roseville St., Franklin were arrested on 8-30-2010 at 12:57 pm with Richard being charged with Improper Lane Usage, Driving Under Suspension,... more »
St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 31, 2010
Nelson Charles 33 years old of 104 Willis Dr. Lot # 9, St. Martinville, La. was arrested on 8-30-2010 at 11:28 am on a warrant for Unauthorized Use of an Access Card. Suspect turned himself into the Sheriff's Office after... more »
ATLANTA (AP) - President Barack Obama says America's combat role in Iraq will end Aug. 31 "as promised and on schedule." Obama tells the Disabled American Veterans organization that violence in Iraq has been at a lower ebb recently. And he says that in advance of terminating U.S. combat operations... more »
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The Louisiana Department of Education is laying off 31 employees because of budget cuts. The department announced the layoffs Friday. They will take effect July 1 and include positions in management and finance, the regional education centers, and the school and community support office. Superintendent... more »
A Eunice woman died early this morning as the result of a single vehicle crash in Jefferson Davis Parish. The driver, Shasta Ann Fuselier, 31, of Eunice, La., was traveling north on La. 102 near Grand Marais Road in a 2005 GMC Yukon. For unknown reasons, the vehicle left... more »
Halloween will be celebrated on Saturday October 31, 2009, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, within the City of Lafayette. The Lafayette Police Department has the following recommendations to assure a safe and enjoyable Halloween. • Choose costumes that are marked flame retardant and add reflective tape or... more »