70 years since the attack which propelled America into World War II and forever altered the course of history, four Acadiana men who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor gathered to remember that day of infamy.
"It happened so fast, I didn't get scared until the next day," said... more »
Press Release: United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced the indictment and arrest of Douglas Edward Ford, 46, of San Antonio, Texas, on federal charges involving bank robbery and attempted bank robbery. Ford appeared in federal court today before Magistrate Judge C. Michael Hill. On September 24, 2010, a four-count... more »
As the FAA and NTSB investigate the Labor Day plane crash in Las Vegas that claimed the life of an Erath pilot and severely injured his wife and two friends, some are hailing the pilot a hero. "It could've been a lot worse," said Ray Savoy, whose son Randal and... more »
Four locals were onboard a small plane that crashed in a residential area outside of Las Vegas Monday. The pilot, identified by family-members as 45 year old Douglas Touchet of Erath was killed in the crash. Touchet's wife, Susan was critically injured, their friends Randall and Tamika Savoy of Catahoula... more »
NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Douglas says he faces an "eight-week struggle" against throat cancer but is optimistic about his chances for recovery. During an appearance Tuesday on David Letterman's "Late Show," the actor said he had just finished his first week of radiation and chemotherapy. That drew a surprised... more »
NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Douglas has a tumor in his throat and will undergo radiation and chemotherapy. The Academy Award-winning actor's treatment is scheduled to last eight weeks. The 65-year-old Douglas says he expects to make a full recovery. He told People magazine in a statement Monday he's "very... more »
UPDATE III: Second Arrest made in Hit and Run On December 23, 2009, traffic investigators arrested Douglas Smith (38) of Lafayette and charged him with Accessory After the Fact of Felony Hit and Run. Douglas Smith is the spouse of Sherry Smith and is alleged to have been riding in... more »
UL's Center for Innovative Learning and Assessment Technologies is working on a variety of science-based educational video games for middle school students. I spoke with the director, Doctor Douglas Williams, about its most recent game called Conquest of the Coastlands. Williams says that educational video games are a much more... more »