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• Leading indicators rise 0.3 pct. in August

  September 22, 2011 10:47 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - A private research group says the economy will likely expand this fall at a weak pace and avoid slipping back into another recession. The Conference Board says its index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3 percent in August, the fourth straight increase The Federal Reserve's efforts to... more »

• Miss. gaming winnings off in August

  September 21, 2011 9:31 AM

  JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi's state-licensed casinos saw revenues drop in August, traditionally a big month for gaming venues. The 19 riverside casinos took in $94 million from players last month, down $17 million from July. The Mississippi River casinos saw a $6.5 million drop from August 2010. The state... more »

• LA Experiencing 726% Increase in Wildfires Compared to Last Year

  October 11, 2010 2:42 PM

  There has been 726% increase in wildfires compared to this time last year. KATC's Chris Paulsen will have the latest on how the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is handling the increase and what you can do to prevent them at 5 and 6. The Image is... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- August 31, 2010

  August 31, 2010 8:51 AM

  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

  August 31, 2010 8:47 AM

  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 »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 31, 2010

  August 31, 2010 7:20 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 31, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Alexander, Johnathan Charge: Disturbing The Peace Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 700 Blk N Sterling ST Lafayette, La Name: Boutte, Thaddus Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 30, 2010

  August 30, 2010 6:40 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 30, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Andrus, Charles Charge: Theft By Shoplifting/Value To Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Maringny Circle Duson, La Name: Andrus, Shawn Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address:... more »

• Gueydan Duck Festival August 26-29

  August 26, 2010 12:02 PM

  Tonight, Thursday, August 26, Kicks off the 33rd Annual Gueydan Duck Festival. The Duck Festival is always the last full weekend in August. This years activities consist of duck calling, skeet shooting. queen's pageants, great food and bands. Thursday August 26, 2010 6:00 PM Family Night (Rides, Food,... more »

• Franklin Daily Arrest Report- August 26, 2010

  August 26, 2010 9:50 AM

  Franklin Daily Arrest Report- August 26, 2010 8/25/2010 @ 9:34 AM, AARON MELAINE GUILLORY, 29, of Mechanic Street - Franklin, LA was arrested on a warrant issued by 16th Judicial District Court, charging her with Failure To Appear on the charges of Failure To Use Seatbelts and Expired Drivers... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 26, 2010

  August 26, 2010 7:41 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 26, 2010 Brandon Cleary 29 years old of 124 Lincoln St., Baldwin was arrested on 8-25-2010 at 1:46 pm on warrants for Failure to Appear on the charges of Speeding and Driving Under Suspension and Failure to Appear on the charges of... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 26, 2010

  August 26, 2010 7:30 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 26, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Badeaux, Byron Charge: Simple Burglary Of Inhabited D Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Way ST Port Barre, La Name: Batiste, Justin Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- August 25, 2010

  August 25, 2010 9:19 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- August 25, 2010 Leroy D. Byers 28 yoa of 109 Jupiter St. Lot # 1, Bayou Vista was arrested on 8-24-2010 at 6:05 pm for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 25, 2010

  August 25, 2010 9:15 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest- August 25, 2010 Rogneisha E. Elliot 20 years old of 1512 Plum St., Patterson was arrested on 8-24-2010 at 10:50 am for Speeding and Driving Under Suspension. Deputy was patrolling Hwy 90 in the Ricohoc area, when he conducted a traffic stop on above... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 25, 2010

  August 25, 2010 9:07 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - August 25, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Aug 25, 2010 Name: Avrit, James Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Steiner ROA Lafayette, La ... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 24, 2010

  August 24, 2010 6:59 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 24, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Aug 24, 2010 Name: Arceneaux, Eugena Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1800 Blk E Simcoe ST Lafayette, La... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 20, 2010

  August 20, 2010 9:39 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report - August 20, 2010 Joseph Brad Dupre, age 35, 538 Marks Road, Opelousas, La., arrested by Cankton Police Dept., charged with criminal damage to property, simple battery, simple criminal damage to property, 3 counts of simple battery involving domestic violence, speeding, driving under... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- August 20, 2010

  August 20, 2010 9:02 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotic Arrest- August 20, 2010 Chris Adams 36 yoa of 2621 Sixth St., Morgan City was arrested on 8-19-2010 at 9:32 pm for Possession of Xanax. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force were patrolling Pecan St. in Morgan City when they conducted an investigative stop... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 20, 2010

  August 20, 2010 8:58 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 20, 2010 Andrew Stewart 18 years old of 266 Eves St., Jeanerette and Bran Don Jam Al Jones 18 yoa of 401 Lockley St., Baldwin were arrested on 8-19-2010 at 10:05 am on warrants with Stewart being charged with Simple Battery,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 20, 2010

  August 20, 2010 8:55 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 20, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Angelle, Bryan Charge: Criminal Trespass Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 93 Blk Theo STR Lafayette, La Name: Arceneaux, Zachary Charge: Simple Criminal Damage To Prop Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 19, 2010

  August 19, 2010 9:28 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 19, 2010 Jared O'Neal Austin, age 21, 708 Evergreen St., #349, Opelousas, La., arrested on 2 bench warrants. Michael J. Kaiser, age 30, 150 Chad Harbor Lane, Krotz Springs, La., here for court. Joseph M. Zachary, age 27, 1929 Jake... more »

• Franklin Daily Arrest Report- August 19, 2010

  August 19, 2010 9:25 AM

  Franklin Daily Arrest Report- August 19, 2010 8-18-2010 @ 4:26 PM, 30, Jonathan Robinson, of Seventh Street - Franklin, LA was arrested on a warrant for the Franklin Police Department for Second Degree Battery. Mr. Robinson was processed and held with no bond set at time of Press Release... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 19, 2010

  August 19, 2010 7:49 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 19, 2010 Edwin Burke 37 years old of 302 Carol Road, Bayou Vista was arrested on 8-18-2010 at 9:30 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Suspect was located in the courthouse, placed under arrest on warrant and issued a summons... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- August 18, 2010

  August 18, 2010 8:59 AM

  Caffery Williams 45 years old of 407 Garber St., Morgan City was arrested on 8-17-2010 at 9:53 am on warrants for Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, suspect was additionally charged with Possession of Marijuana with Intent... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 18, 2010

  August 18, 2010 7:44 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 18, 2010 Stacy Todd 38 years old of 810 Park St., Patterson was arrested on 8-17-2010 at 8-17-2010 at 8:23 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Suspect turned herself into the Morgan City Sheriff's Office after learning of a warrant... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 18, 2010

  August 18, 2010 7:37 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 18, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Aug 18, 2010 Name: Austin, Tyron Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 500 Blk Caudron LAN New Iberia, La ... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 17, 2010

  August 17, 2010 6:43 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 17, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Aug 17, 2010 Name: Andrus, Antoino Charge: Schedule Ii Arresting Agency: Penalties Address: 100 Blk Sternberg DRV Lafayette, La Name: Andrus, Charles... more »

• Grand Prairie Elementary School Closure- August 16, 2010

  August 16, 2010 10:14 AM

  GRAND PRAIRIE ELEM STUDENT (ST. LANDRY) ARE BEING DISMISSED BECAUSE OF AN ELECTRICAL OUTAGE IN THREE CLASSROOMS AND THE CAFETERIA. more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 16, 2010

  August 16, 2010 6:27 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 16, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Ackman, Matthew Charge: Prohibited Acts - Schedule Iv; Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 800 Blk S College Lafayette, La Name: Baker, Brian Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address:... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 13, 2010

  August 13, 2010 7:21 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 13, 2010 Tina M. Torres 30 years old of 115 Oak St., Centerville was arrested on 8-12-2010 at 8:20 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Suspect was located at her residence, placed under arrest and issued a summons to appear... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 13, 2010

  August 13, 2010 6:58 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 13, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Aggisson, Marcus Charge: Unaut Use Of Movable Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Ames Circle Carencro, La Name: Archon, James Charge: Disturbing The Peace Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Log August 10,2010

  August 10, 2010 7:41 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 10, 2010 Conley Jones 61 years old of 1366 Joseph St., Amelia was arrested on 8-9-2010 at 4:28 pm on a warrant for Aggravated Battery. Suspect was located at his residence, placed under arrest on warrant and booked into the parish jail... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log-August 10, 2010

  August 10, 2010 7:12 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 10, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Aug 10, 2010 Name: Anderson, Cory Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1000 Blk C Kennedy DR Arnaudville, La ... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest- August 9, 2010

  August 9, 2010 8:48 AM

  St. Mary Daily Narcotic Arrest- August 9, 2010 Randy Tisdale Jr. 26 years of 1403 Lake Palourde Road, Amelia was arrested on 8-6-2010 at 2:29 pm for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of CDS. Agents... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest- August 5, 2010

  August 5, 2010 8:39 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- August 5, 2010 Malcolm Kirt, age 26 of 298 Prairie Rd. North Verdunville was arrested on 8-4-10 @ 537pm at another residence on Prairie Rd and charged with Possession of Marijuana over 400 grams. Agents of the St Mary Parish Narcotics Task... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest- August 5, 2010

  August 5, 2010 8:35 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 5, 2010 William Peters age 28 of 602 Iberia street Franklin, La was arrested on August 4, 2010 at 1252pm in the four corners area and charged with Off road Vehicle on Roadway and Driver must be licensed. He was released... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- August 5, 2010 2010

  August 5, 2010 8:09 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 5, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Aug 05, 2010 Name: Abraham, Donneka Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 62 Blk Cedar Hill ST New Iberia, La... 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 »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 4, 2010

  August 4, 2010 7:50 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 4, 2010 Bryan Senette, age 27 of 115 Ernest Lane Franklin, La was arrested on August 3, 2010 at 1029am on a warrant for Theft by fraud. He had ordered services and paid by check then stopped payment on the check and never... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 4, 2010

  August 4, 2010 7:45 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- August 4, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Aug 04, 2010 Name: Andrus, Keldrick Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I Address: 100 Blk Edna STR Lafayette, La ... more »

• Jindal Proclaims Breastfeeding Week in LA, August 1-7

  August 3, 2010 12:53 PM

  Officials with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) are reminding parents about the benefits of breastfeeding to the long-term health of their children during Breastfeeding Week in Louisiana, August 1-7, 2010, as proclaimed by Gov. Bobby Jindal. Breastfeeding Week in Louisiana is part of an international effort... 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 »

• Iraq War Will End August 31

  August 2, 2010 11:38 AM

  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 »

• Fee-Free Weekend At Parks August 14 & 15

  July 28, 2010 12:23 PM

  Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the National Park Service will waive entrance fees on August 14 and 15 to encourage all Americans to visit our national parks. "This fee-free weekend provides an opportunity for individuals and families alike to take an affordable vacation or to... more »

• "Static Kill" Should Start on August 2

  July 26, 2010 4:55 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The government's oil spill chief says workers expect to begin the two-step process of finally killing BP's blown-out well in a week. Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen says Monday that the so-called "static kill" - in which mud and cement are blasted into the top... more »

• $20 Billion From BP Being Paid Out Early August

  July 15, 2010 12:25 PM

  METAIRIE, La. (AP) - The $20 billion that BP has set aside to pay for losses caused by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill will start making payments in early August. Ken Feinberg, who is in charge of paying individuals and private businesses for their lost income, told a meeting... more »

• Statewide/Multi-Parish Candidates For August 28 Election

  July 9, 2010 4:57 PM

  U.S. Senator Democratic(1 to be elected) Neeson J. Chauvin Jr. Cary J. Deaton "Charlie" Melancon Libertarian (1 to be elected) Anthony Gentile Randall Todd Hayes Republican (1 to be elected) Nick J. Accardo David Vitter U.S. Representive 3rd Congeressional District Republican(1 to... more »

• Suspects Wanted in August Burglary Turns Himself In

  December 15, 2009 5:58 PM

  UPDATE: One Suspect Turns Himself in to Authorities Suspect Michael Joseph Zanetti surrendered himself to authorities this afternoon without incident. Zanetti was booked into the correction center on Principle to Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling. Police are still seeking information on the three other suspects. ************* ... more »