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• Strip Club Sting: Feds Investigate Desperados Cabaret in Carencro Play Video

  December 5, 2012 10:31 PM

  Federal investigators conducted a sting at a Carencro strip club, Desperados Cabaret, Wednesday afternoon. Several suspects were taken into custody, and after an eventful day, the club was quiet and locked up Wednesday evening. It all went down around 1:30pm Wednesday, Lafayette Parish Sheriff's deputies blocked off the frontage... more »

• Videos May Hold Clues in Strip Club Dancer's Death

  June 10, 2012 7:52 PM

  A Mississippi sheriff's investigator hopes surveillance video from Bourbon Street in New Orleans will provide clues about the death of a strip club dancer whose dismembered body washed ashore on the Gulf Coast. Hancock County Chief Investigator Glen Grannon said Sunday that 22-year-old Jaren Lockhart reported for work Tuesday night... more »

• Fire Destroys Historic Club Play Video

  January 15, 2012 12:05 AM

  A piece of history went up in flames Saturday morning. Flames engulfed what was once a popular nightclub on Pershing Street in New Iberia. Luckily, no injuries to report and the building hasn't been occupied in years. "Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Tina Turner, Ike and Tina. Oh there... more »

• Man Charged with Pointing Gun at People in Club

  June 19, 2011 12:03 PM

  TANGIPAHOA, La. (AP) - Authorities say a Tangipahoa man has been arrested on charges he pointed an assault rifle at people inside a night club because he was upset about getting bad service. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says deputies saw 23-year-old Perdo Varnado enter the club with the gun... more »

• Tracy Tries Yoga and Pilates

  December 6, 2010 11:23 AM

  City Club Manager Mary Beth Langlinais says yoga is a mind and body form of exercise that compliments other workouts. It enhances coordination, balance, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and helps with breathing. Pilates incorporates many yoga poses and a class with Pilates instructor Toni Heinen certainly gets the heart pumping!... more »

• You Gotta Move Goes Cycling

  November 18, 2010 9:17 AM

  I climbed on a stationary bike and tried out a cycling or spin class... and it was not easy. But there are a few things that make it a GREAT choice if you wanna get moving. First, you control the resistance on the bike with the knob. Second, you aren't... more »

• Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club at South Regional Library Tonight

  October 12, 2010 1:12 PM

  Lafayette, LA- Beginning in October, the South Regional Library will be hosting a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:15-7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. The inaugural meeting will be held Tuesday, October 12th and will feature Douglas Adams' iconic Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.... more »

• Under Cover Cop Buys Drugs From Night Club Dancer

  October 11, 2010 3:24 PM

  According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon a local night club dancer got more than a tip last Thursday evening when dealing with one of her patrons. Agents who were working in an undercover capacity with the Vermilion / Narcotics Task force traveled to the Paradise Club located on the by-pass... more »

• Vinton Strip Club Wins Alcohol Permit

  September 3, 2010 9:42 AM

  Under court order, Calcasieu Parish police jurors have reversed themselves and granted an alcohol permit to a Vinton strip club. The permit had been denied last month. The company seeking the permit, Vinton Golf & Travel Club, went to court. On Monday, Judge Robert Wyatt ruled that the Police Jury... more »

• Money Stolen From Abbeville Country Club

  August 4, 2010 6:05 PM

  Over $3,000 dollars has been stolen from the Abbeville Country Club and authorities are hoping you know something. The building was broken into late Sunday or early Monday. Police say the suspect entered through the roof and disarmed the alarm.. If you have any information call the Vermilion... more »

• Abbeville Country Club broken into

  August 3, 2010 4:33 PM

  by Chris Rosa Just over $3,000 was taken from the Abbeville Country late Sunday or early Monday morning. The Abbeville Country Club was broken into late Sunday night or early Monday morning and just over $3,000 was stolen. The person or people entered the club through the back... more »

• Dequatta Ford of Soileau's Dinner Club in Opelousas-Restaurant Legends Award.

  July 8, 2010 12:59 PM

  The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is pleased to name Dequatta Ford of Soileau's Dinner Club in Opelousas as a recipient of the Restaurant Legends Award. The Restaurant Legends Award recognizes the long-term dedication of employees who make up the backbone of the restaurant industry, with 20 or more years... more »

• Ex-Saint Grant Gets Probation in Ga. Club Fight

  May 11, 2010 10:13 AM

  BLAKELY, Ga. (AP) - Former New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter for his involvement in a nightclub fight that killed a pregnant woman, pleaded no contest to a charge of affray and was sentenced to probation. Assistant District Attorney Ron Smith says Grant... more »

• Sheriff Kops & Kids Hunting & Fishing Club All Girls campout

  January 15, 2010 12:16 PM

  St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz announced today Sheriff Kops & Kids Hunting & Fishing Club will have an 'All Girls' campout the weekend of January 23rd, 2010 at the Washington, Louisiana campsite. The weekend counselors will be commissioned female officers and volunteer female counselors from the community. ... more »

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana to close early today

  December 4, 2009 1:10 PM

  All five locations of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana will be closing at 5:00 pm due to the weather conditions. For further information please call 268-9555. more »

• OPD Conducts "Bad Girl Club" Arrests For Prostitution

  November 20, 2009 4:56 PM

  In the early evening hours of November 19th, the Opelousas Police Dept Crime Suppression Team initiated a sting operation called Opelousas "Bad Girls Club". The investigation was to target the arrest of females who walk the streets of Opelousas neighborhoods offering to sell themselves for money. These ladies are... more »

• You Gotta Move: Races are not just for runners

  November 11, 2009 2:49 PM

  5k's, 10k's, half marathons... they aren't just for runners. They are great goals if you are a walker and just want to keep yourself going. If you keep walking regularly, you can finish the races they are great exterior motivation! 3.1 is a 5k and you don't have to run... more »

• Lawyer: Evidence illegally gathered against Cloutier

  November 11, 2009 11:39 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The attorney for Lafayette businessman is claiming the evidence against Eric Cloutier in a racketeering and money-laundering case was gathered without a valid search warrant. Attorney Daniel Stanford filed three motions asking a judge to suppress evidence against Cloutier. A hearing is set for Thursday. The... more »

• OGHS: “Pink Bag Luncheon & Fashion Show"

  November 6, 2009 11:22 AM

  Opelousas General Health System recently held a Pink Bag Luncheon and Fashion Show in conjunction with the "Paint the Town Pink" campaign, which is supported by a grant from the Acadiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The event was held at Indian Hills Country Club. Breast Cancer... more »

• LARC Benefits from School Food Drive

  November 5, 2009 2:58 PM

  The Acadiana High's National Honor Society club held its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and chose to donate all that was collected to LARC's cafeteria, The St. Anne's Knights of Columbus Cafeteria. Pictured left to right: LARC Development Director Susan Nini, Club Treasurer Alex Bacque, Club President Jenna... more »

• Local Faces Take Part In Boogie Nights At City Club

  October 23, 2009 11:07 AM

  Boogie Nights will be held at 8 o'clock tonight at City Club in River Ranch. The Lafayette Village People will perform at the event benefiting Habitat for Humanity. Performers include KATC's own Tom Voinche, City-Parish President Joey Durel, Terry Huval of LUS, Marcus Brown, Ben Berthelot, and councilman Keith Patin. more »

• 26th Annual Boys & Girls Club Steak & Burger Night

  September 26, 2009 10:22 PM

  Steak & Burger Night October 8, 2009 5pm Cajundome Convention Center www.bgacadiana.com 268-9555 Enjoy a night of art work and skits created and preformed by the youth of the Boys & Girls Club. Individual tickets are $150 and for a table (seating 6 people... more »