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• Fatal Hit and Run

  May 26, 2012 1:34 PM

  State Police are investigation a hit-and-run crash on LA Highway 675 near Leon Landry Road which claimed the life of a New Iberia man. According to troopers, last night shortly before 9:00 p.m., 39-year-old Renee Green of New Iberia was walking south on LA 675. An unknown vehicle was traveling... more »

• United Way of Iberia's Bayou Bash!! Play Video

  April 17, 2012 10:27 AM

  United Way's Bayou Bash 2012 will be held in downtown New Iberia. On April 21, 2012, the event will be in the Bouligny Plaza from 9am until 9pm. There will be fun activities for all including a car show, live music, food and a fun fest! For more info... more »

• Iberia bringing back recycling

  April 12, 2012 10:45 AM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - The Iberia Parish Council has voted to enter into a contract with garbage collection company IESI that will return recycling to the parish after a one-year hiatus. The Advocate reports the $203,000 contract is a drop in cost compared with the $248,000 contract the parish... more »

• Expansion at Port of Iberia to Create Hundreds of Jobs

  April 11, 2012 7:29 PM

  More than 500 jobs are slated to be added to Iberia Parish's economy within a year, thanks to a large expansion at the Port of Iberia. Construction is already underway. "We've been waiting for this for quite a while," said Lonny Breaux with LeBlanc Marine. Breaux is excited... more »

• Iberia board votes to consolidate schools

  March 22, 2012 10:42 AM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - Despite calls from parents to keep Jeanerette Middle School open, the Iberia Parish School Board has voted 8-4 to merge the middle school with Jeanerette Senior High. Felicia Hearst, Jeanerette Middle School custodian and a parent of a former student at the school, said on... more »

• Iberia Parish President Files Formal Complaint Against DA Phil Haney Play Video

  February 28, 2012 1:18 AM

  Iberia Parish President Errol "Romo" Romero has filed a formal complaint against Phil Haney, the 16th Judicial District Attorney. The 126-page complaint was filed with numerous state agencies, including the Louisiana Board of Ethics and the Louisiana Attorney General. Among the complaints are several allegations of misconduct on the... more »

• New Iberia Pick up Effort

  February 26, 2012 3:48 PM

  The Public Works Department of the City of New Iberia will conduct a City wide cleanup beginning on February 27th. All yard and light construction waste, household furniture and car tires (rims removed) not picked up by Gordon's Disposal on their regular pick up day will be collected by Public... more »

• New Iberia Teen to Get Rare Marrow Transplant

  February 12, 2012 2:27 PM

  A New Iberia, La., teenager says he's missed a lot of life to hospital stays for sickle cell disease. In spite of eight-hour blood transfusions every three weeks, 16-year-old Ollie Green can be stricken at any time with instant, debilitating pain. On Feb. 24, he's scheduled for a bone marrow... more »

• Police search for suspect in shooting after two men are wounded

  January 23, 2012 10:26 AM

  A shooting in New Iberia injuries two victims and leaves authorities searching for the suspect. On Sunday, January 22, around 8:19, Iberia Parish Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a reported shooting. Two victims were found on scene. One victim, a 51 year old male, sustained a gunshot wound to... 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 »

• Iberia Parish Offers Continuing Ed Classes to Seniors Play Video

  January 6, 2012 9:18 AM

  Iberia Parish will be hosting continuing education classes through the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for individuals 55 and older. We are offering two life writing courses and two art classes. Classes will be held at the Iberia Parish Library beginning on January 24th. For more information, call 364-7024 or... more »

• Iberia school board asks state to pick up bills

  January 5, 2012 9:10 AM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - The Iberia Parish School Board has unanimously approved a resolution asking the Legislature to resume paying bills that it had left for the board to pay. The bills, also called unfunded mandates, are costs that the state imposes on local governments, which they are required... more »

• Fire in Iberia could be blamed on heater in bedroom

  January 3, 2012 4:44 PM

  Another fire happened today, this one in Iberia Parish. The Fire Department received an emergency call around noon today. Crews arrived at a house in the 900 block of Providence Street. Ten men, two fire engines, and one emergency response vehicle came to the scene. Officials arrived to... more »

• Grants awarded to 3 organizations by Iberia group

  December 20, 2011 2:21 PM

  Completing the third grant cycle, the New Iberia Enhancement Fund (IPEF), an Affiliate of Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA), has been awarded a total of $2,500 to three organizations in Iberia Parish. The Social Service Center received a grant for its Food Program. The Jacob Crouch Foundation was awarded... more »

• Iberia Deputies Searching for an Escapee

  October 16, 2011 11:22 PM

  The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for second degree kidnapping, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, open alcohol container and simple escape. According to witnesses Lee Fowler held a female in his vehicle refusing to let her leave. The female was able to flee the vehicle... more »

• Iberia teen killed in Labor Day shooting

  September 7, 2011 9:56 AM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - Iberia Parish sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting at an area campground that left a New Iberia teen dead. Sheriff's office spokesman Capt. Ryan Turner tells The Advertiser the shooting took place around 9 p.m. Monday at the KOC Kampground in New Iberia. Turner says... more »

• Iberia Shooting Arrest

  September 2, 2011 9:44 AM

  According to the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office, on Thursday around 7:20 p.m., they received a call of a shooting at 322 Deare Street. Deputies found a male victim who sustained several gunshot wounds to the abdomen. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated. Deputies arrested... more »

• Mystery Smoke, Smell in Iberia Parish Play Video

  August 29, 2011 11:28 PM

  A smoke problem in Iberia Parish could be related to the New Orleans' marsh fires. Dozens of people reported smokey skies and a strong odor in the air Monday morning. But the origin of the smoke has yet to be pinpointed "About 10 o'clock I saw smoke all over... more »

• Iberia to stormproof 16 buildings

  August 25, 2011 9:54 AM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency plans to award Iberia Parish a $1 million grant to stormproof 16 government buildings. The Advocate reports Parish President Ernest Freyou told the council Wednesday that the Iberia Parish Court annex building, City Hall, Cliff Aucoin building and every parish... more »

• New Iberia Company Cited For Safety Violations Following Worker's Death Play Video

  August 25, 2011 12:05 AM

  Estis Well Service LLC, of New Iberia is disputing various safety violations by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), following the death of an employee back in March. 30 year old Skye Sonnier was killed while working on a barge in Iberville Parish, when... more »

• Handicapped Murder Victim Shot 15 Times Play Video

  August 10, 2011 11:57 PM

  Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal tells KATC that Robert Butler, the handicapped man found dead in his Angie Street home Tuesday, was shot 15 times. Wednesday morning, deputies arrested 18 year old Joey J. Rogers on a second-degree murder charge in the case. Ackal says Rogers and Butler knew one... more »

• Handicapped Man Shot and Killed in New Iberia

  August 10, 2011 12:29 AM

  Deputies in Iberia Parish are investigating the shooting-death of a man who was confined to a wheelchair. Family members identify the victim as 57 year old Robert Butler. He was found dead of several gunshot wounds in his home on Angie Street in New Iberia, just before 1:00 p.m. Tuesday.... more »

• Update: Cypremort Point Drowning

  July 17, 2011 11:50 PM

  A sad story out of Saint Mary Parish where a weekend cooling off from the warm temperatures turned deadly. A man drowned while swimming in the waters off Cyrpremort Point State Park Saturday night. What was supposed to be a fun day out on the water with family and... more »

• Hostage Situation Ends Play Video

  July 9, 2011 11:59 PM

  Tense moments at the Iberia Parish Jail Saturday morning as three inmates take a prison guard hostage. In the end one deputy was sent to the hospital, he's since been treated and released. The three inmates now facing attempted first degree murder of a police officer for what deputies... more »

• Firework Stand Hit Play Video

  July 3, 2011 11:16 PM

  A fireworks stand was blown apart Saturday along Highway 90 in Iberia Parish. It was a big hit for a business typically booming this time of year. "The rain was coming down so hard that it was just a complete white out as far as the rain, and... more »

• Lawsuit Filed in School Bus Crash Play Video

  June 26, 2011 11:39 PM

  In Iberia Parish, an update on a fatal motorcycle crash involving a school bus. It happened last month, when State Police say the driver of that bus failed to yield while making a left hand turn, hitting the motorcyclist, 25 year old Kirt Rebert who was pronounced dead at... more »

• Update: Missing Boater found Dead Identified Play Video

  June 26, 2011 8:40 PM

  The identity of the missing boater found dead in Lake Dauterive has been confirmed as 48-year-old Mark Courville of New Iberia. "The family said he was just going to out for a quick run on the lake. From what I understand he's used to going out on the lake... more »

• Blaze Destroys Historic Building Play Video

  June 21, 2011 6:51 PM

  Flames, smoke, and water ripped through the historic 100 year old Aurora Masonic Lodge building which also houses the Louisiana Medical Supply Company in New Iberia. "All I could see was smoke then, there were no flames protruding from the building, but then it didn't take long for the... more »

• Blaze Destroys Historical Building

  June 21, 2011 7:12 AM

  The Iberia Parish Fire Department is working to extinguish a blaze in the 200 block of Main Street in Historical Downtown New Iberia. The blaze broke out around 11:00 Monday night at the Aurora Masonic Lodge which also houses the Louisiana Medical Supply Company. Officials wouldn't allow our crew... more »

• Officer Involved Shooting

  May 14, 2011 11:19 PM

  In Iberia Parish, four men are under arrest for allegedly shooting at sheriff's deputies. The shooting happened just before two Saturday morning on East Pershing Street in New Iberia, where deputies tried to pull over an SUV with four men inside. That's when deputies say the suspects began firing... more »

• Single Car Crash Leaves One Dead

  May 14, 2011 9:00 AM

  One person is dead after a single car crash in New Iberia. It happened around 10:30 Friday night on LA 86 near Crochet Road when according to State Police, twenty year old Ronald Noel attempted to pass another vehicle in a no passing curve. Noel then lost control of... more »

• Is your town a flood risk?

  May 11, 2011 9:08 PM

  Many viewers and readers on KATC.com have wrote to us asking, "Is my home town at risk?" For those concerned residents, the bottom-line is found in the answers of two questions: do you reside within the Atchafalaya Basin? And... are you protected by a levee? In St. Mary... more »

• Parishes declare State of Emergency

  May 6, 2011 9:12 PM

  Parishes all over Acadiana, declaring a state of emergency. St. Landry, St. Martin, Iberia and St. Mary Parishes want residents to be prepared for flooding. "The high water is definitely coming whether they open (the Morganza) or not." St. Martin Parish President Guy Cormier says, "if I was a... more »

• One Shot in New Iberia

  April 24, 2011 11:52 PM

  The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at West End Park. Officials say one person was shot and transported to a local hospital. Investigators say the shooting took place just after 7:30 Sunday evening and the extent of the victims injuries are unknown. more »

• Andalusia Parade First in Acadiana Play Video

  February 25, 2011 11:33 PM

  New Iberia kicked off Mardi Gras parade season with the Andalusia Parade Friday night. Floats, dancers, bands and parade-goers filled the streets of downtown for the first parade in Acadiana. "I like to see all the people so happy and it gives them a chance to come out and... more »

• Former Iberia Parish Sheriff Sentenced

  February 17, 2011 7:53 PM

  Sidney J. Hebert, former Iberia Parish Sheriff, and Environmental Compliance Solutions, LLC (ECS) were sentenced today for the negligent operation of a water treatment facility in violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA), United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced. Hebert, 52, of New Iberia, La., was sentenced to three... more »

• Iberia Parish Road Work

  February 17, 2011 8:42 AM

  Traffic news for Iberia Parish drivers crews will be repairing concrete on French Street between Admiral Doyle and Decuir Streets and between Canal and West Dale Streets. At the same time road work will also begin on all of Emma Street. Traffic will be reduced to one lane at... more »

• Iberia Parish schools running on red ink

  February 17, 2011 8:11 AM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - The Iberia Parish School Board has reviewed a budget statement that shows the system running a $3.7 million deficit. Superintendent Dale Henderson told board members on Wednesday that most of the shortfall, about $3.5 million, is because of an increase in the school system's retirement... more »

• Drug Arrest in Iberia Parish

  February 11, 2011 4:01 PM

  Thursday, Iberia Parish Sheriff's narcotics agents and deputies with the IMPACT unit conducted two seperate investigations. The first was at 709 Cherokee Street. Thomas Vallere was arrested after agents say they found 60 grams of marijuana on Vallere, which was individually packaged for street sale. Deputies say they also found... more »

• Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle

  February 8, 2011 12:00 PM

  Sheriff Louis Ackal states that on February 7, 2011 at approximately 4:16 p.m. Deputies with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office responded to the 900 block of Bank Street in reference to a 13 year old male being struck by a passing vehicle. According to deputies the 13 year old stepped... more »

• Fire Rips Through Trailer Play Video

  February 6, 2011 12:08 AM

  In Iberia parish a family is trying to salvage what they can after a fire destroyed their home. The blaze broke out around 2 o'clock this afternoon in the 300-block of Bayside Drive in Jeanerette. There were five people inside the mobile home when the fire started. No... more »

• Girl Found Dead Had Severe Burns to Her Legs According to Affadavit

  February 2, 2011 3:13 PM

  The 4-year-old girl who died in New Iberia last week was severely burned from her knees to her feet and had been whipped with a hammer, according to an affidavit released Tuesday. The affidavit released Tuesday gives a gruesome account of the condition of the 4 year-old found unresponsive... more »

• Heads up for Iberia Parish Drivers.

  January 27, 2011 9:22 AM

  Heads up for Iberia Parish Drivers. LA 83 just South of LA 85 between Lydia and Weeks Island will be closed at Bayou Stumpy Bridge Crews will be replacing the bridge alternate routes are available. more »

• Boil Advisory Still Under Effect in New Iberia

  January 22, 2011 2:21 PM

  Ofiicals at LAWCO say tests are still being done on the water in New Iberia, and when the boil order is lifted, they'll notify the television stations first. We'll keep you updated. more »

• Boil Water Advisory remains in Iberia, Schools are open today

  January 21, 2011 7:17 AM

  A boil water advisory in Iberia for residents served by LAWCO. Crews are working to fix water pressure problems all schools will be open today. more »

• Man Wanted in Iberia Shooting

  January 21, 2011 5:25 AM

  New information this morning. Iberia Parish Sheriff's Officials are searching for Dentrell Rankin. Rankin is believed to be responsible for the Wednesday night shooting of a 51 year old male on the 600 block of Myrtis Street in New Iberia. Rankin is a black male and is wanted... more »

• New Iberia Water System Boil Water Advisory Effective Immediately

  January 20, 2011 7:36 PM

  As a precaution New Iberia Water System has issued a boil advisory effective immediately. The boil advisory remains in affect until rescinded by LAWCO. Boil water for 1 full minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. more »

• Shooting in New Iberia

  January 19, 2011 10:38 PM

  NEW IBERIA POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING RIGHT NOW. OFFICERS SAY IT HAPPENED IN THE 600 BLOCK OF MYRTIS STREET. ONE PERSON WAS SHOT AND IS NOW AT A HOSPITAL. POLICE SAY THEY ARE SEARCHING FOR A SUSPECT. more »

• New Iberia Traffic Talk

  January 19, 2011 5:14 AM

  A traffic heads up in Iberia Parish. Highway 182 just west of highway 674 will be closed until Thursday afternoon at 5:00pm. Crews are be replacing drains. Detour routes will be posted. more »

• Iberia Traffic Talk

  January 18, 2011 6:06 AM

  This heads up for drivers in Iberia Parish. Starting this morning, LA 182, one mile west of la 6-74 will be closed for drainage work. Work is expected to be complete by 5:00pm today and as always, detour routes will be posted. more »

• Rebuilding Communities in Spirit of MLK Day Play Video

  January 17, 2011 10:54 PM

  In the spirit of Martin Luther King Day, volunteers are helping rebuild a community in Acadiana. Monday was the first day of work and more than 75 volunteers and AmeriCorps members from across the country were already making a difference. "It's a matter of community investment and not so... more »

• Beaver dams block Iberia drainage canals

  January 17, 2011 9:33 AM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - Iberia Parish Public Works are taking excavators to beaver dams in drainage canals around the parish - again and again and again. Assistant Director Terry Bourque says that crews have been destroying dams for months, only to see them rebuilt in a matter of days.... more »

• Missing Man Found Alive on Boat in the Gulf

  January 12, 2011 5:30 PM

  The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office and Coast Guard rescued a man who had been missing since January 3rd in the Gulf of Mexico. The 34' sailboat and the passenger, 52-year old Josiah Hoffman of Mississippi, went missing in a severe storm. The vessel was located about six miles south of... more »

• Burglary Suspect Arrested in Iberia

  January 12, 2011 4:25 PM

  Christopher Labit of Loreauville has been arrested in connection with a burglary. Acting on a tip, deputies went to a home on the 300 block of Weldon Street and located a stolen 32" television and a 14" metal "chop" saw. They say the items were taken by Labit, and he... more »

• ACLU calls on jail to move disabled prisoner

  January 7, 2011 5:46 PM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana claims the Iberia Parish jail is holding a prisoner with muscular dystrophy in inhumane conditions. In a letter Friday to the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office, the ACLU says 31-year-old Reginald Peters has been sleeping on a cell floor... more »

• Woman Escapes Attempted Kidnapping in Kmart In Iberia

  January 7, 2011 10:45 AM

  A woman avoided kidnapping by a man following her inside of a Kmart store. AT 7:30 pm Thursday night, an Iberia Parish Sheriff's Deputy was approached by a man who told him that another man was attempting to kidnap his girlfriend in the Kmart parking lot. The victim's boyfriend,... more »

• Update-Couple Arrested for Money Laundering

  January 5, 2011 6:02 PM

  In Iberia Parish there's new information about a couple arrested for money laundering. The woman Chiffonia Jackson is currently a counselor at Charles Burke Elementary. She's been on leave all year. Kenrard Broussard is a former counselor at Carencro Middle. more »

• Money Laundering Arrests in Iberia Parish

  January 4, 2011 5:42 PM

  Kenrard Broussard and Chiffonia Jackson of Lafayette were arrested in Iberia Parish on warrants for money laundering. The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics agents, with the assistance of the United States Marshal's Fugitive Task Force, made the arrests. Broussard was initially arrested in May for possession with intent to distribute... more »

• Late Animal-Lover's Gift Funds Iberia Cat Haven

  December 29, 2010 8:48 AM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - Construction has begun on a new shelter for stray cats in Iberia Parish - funded by the posthumous donation of a local animal lover. The new addition to the Iberia Humane Society shelter is being funded with money left to the shelter by Lawrence Golden... more »

• Beavers Wreaking Havoc in Iberia Parish

  December 29, 2010 8:17 AM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - Beavers are wreaking havoc on drainage channels in Iberia Parish. Public Works Director Kevin Hagerich says the department has contracted a local trapper to help alleviate the problems. Lynn Rogers trapped 11 of the animals in one week in a drainage canal off Blanchard Road.... more »

• Two Iberia Teens in Critical Condition Following Crash

  December 24, 2010 6:18 PM

  Today, Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated a single vehicle crash on US 90 near Morsei Road that left two juveniles in critical condition. According to investigating troopers, on December 24, 2010, at 11:25 a.m., a 1999 Ford Expedition was traveling west on US 90. The vehicle, driven by 65-year-old... more »

• Heavy Smoke causing Traffic

  December 20, 2010 7:01 AM

  Traffic news to report this morning, we've been receiving calls throughout the morning of thick smoke along highway 90 near Coteau and New Iberia. The smoke has started to dissipate, and traffic is starting to clear, but please take caution this morning if you are heading that way. more »

• Third Suspect in Iberia Home Invasion Arrested

  December 16, 2010 11:17 AM

  Press Release- On December 15, 2010 at approximately 9:30 p.m. the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office's impact team arrested the third suspect in the home invasion on the 500 block of Copper St. Silais Joseph (DOB 6/20/1991) was arrested at 525 Bank St. New Iberia. Joseph was arrested on a warrant... more »

• Holiday Trash Schedule

  December 15, 2010 12:34 PM

  In New Iberia, Allied Disposal will be picking up extra garbage that will overflow regular cans during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Please place overflow in plastic garbage bags and place them along with boxes next to garbage cans. more »

• Timeline Released in Connection With Chastant Murder

  December 14, 2010 4:27 PM

  Monday 8:00 am - Dr. Robert Chastant left his home and is believed to have driven to his horse stables. 9:00 am- Missing persons report filed after Chastant does not report to work. 10:00 am- Chastant's vehicle found in New Iberia's Walmart parking lot. 9:00 pm -... more »

• Arrest Made in Chastant Murder Case

  December 14, 2010 11:30 AM

  Press Release: Sheriff Louis Ackal stated that on December 13, 2010 at approximately 9:00 a.m. the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office received a report of a missing person. It was reported to the Sheriff's Office that Dr. Robert Chastant (DOB 12/23/1950 Height 5'11" Weight 195) was due to report to his... more »

• Missing Doctor in Iberia Parish

  December 13, 2010 8:08 PM

  On December 13, 2010 at approximately 9:00 a.m. the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office received a report of a missing person. It was reported to the Sheriff's Office that Dr. Robert Chastant (DOB 12/23/1950 Height 5'11" Weight 195) was due to report to his office this morning at 8:30 a.m., which... more »

• Escaped Inmate in Iberia Parish

  December 3, 2010 12:14 PM

  At approximatley 10:03 a.m. the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office recieved a call of an inmate on work detail walking off of a job site. Deputies are in the area of Fulton St. attempting to locate the inmate. The Sheriff Louis Ackal asks if anyone has informatin to Augustine's location to... more »

• Attempted Burglary at Pawn Shop in Iberia Parish

  November 17, 2010 4:27 PM

  Press Release: Sheriff Louis Ackal stated that on November 16, 2010 at approximately 10:41 p.m. the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office received a call of a possible burglary in progress at 805 S. Lewis Street (Bayou State Pawn) in the city limits of New Iberia. Deputies then arrived in the area... more »

• Iberia Road Closed Today

  November 17, 2010 6:16 AM

  A road closure in Iberia to report. Kilgore Road just east of Simoneaud Road will also be closed this morning. Crews will be installing drainage pipes in the area. No traffic will be allowed. Detour routes will be posted. more »

• Two Children Found and Parents Arrested in Home Meth Lab Bust

  November 11, 2010 9:43 AM

  On November 10, 2010 at approximately 04:15 p.m. narcotics agents with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office acted on a tip received on a methamphetamine lab at 3606 L. Theriot Road Lot 2 in Iberia Parish. Once inside the residence agents located a working methamphetamine lab along with three adults and... more »

• Second Meth Lab Found in Iberia Parish

  November 10, 2010 6:20 PM

  Iberia Parish deputies tell us they've uncovered a second meth lab today. They are responding to a building off L. Theriot Road. Deputies say one officer may be injured. Three people have been detained. This is the second meth lab uncovered in Iberia Parish in the past 24 hours. The... more »

• Another Meth Lab Located in Iberia Parish

  November 10, 2010 6:20 PM

  Breaking news in Iberia Parish. Deputies tell us they've uncovered a second meth lab today. They are responding to a building off El Theriot Road. Deputies say one officer may be injured. Three people have been detained. This is the second meth lab uncovered in Iberia Parish in the... more »

• Hot Meals Return to Iberia Parish Jail

  November 10, 2010 12:22 PM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - Iberia Parish Jail inmates have returned to a menu that includes pizza, oatmeal, vegetables, chicken and other hot meals with the recent delivery of kitchen equipment paid for by the Iberia Parish Council. Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Toby Hebert addressed the Iberia Parish... more »

• Business Networking Luncheon

  November 9, 2010 7:49 AM

  The Iberia Industrial Development Foundation will be hosting its 4th Quarter Business Networking Luncheon on Tuesday the 9th of November, with a greatly appreciated sponsorship from British Petroleum! The event is held every quarter in an attempt to give buyers and sellers a chance to interact with others and share... more »

• Closure of Lewis St. Between HWY 83 and Connie Rue Rd

  November 3, 2010 11:23 AM

  Parish President Ernest Freyou announces the closure of Lewis Street, between Highway 83 and Connie Rue Road on Thursday, November 4, 2010 and Friday, November 5, 2010. The closure is necessary to perform work on the road crossings under Lewis Street. No thru traffic will be allowed until the... more »

• Auditions Planned For South Pacific

  October 26, 2010 3:20 PM

  Auditions for IPAL's South Pacific will be held Sunday, November 7, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m, and Monday, November 8, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Essanee theater, 126 Iberia St. in New Iberia. The show will have a large cast, and parts are available for singers, dancers, and... more »

• Copper Theft Arrests

  October 25, 2010 4:09 PM

  Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing several spools of copper wire from a New Iberia business. 22-year old Robert Francois Jr from Lafayette is charged with three counts of felony theft. 20-year old Colby Turner of Maurice is facing one count of felony theft. They're both believed to... more »

• Road Closure in New Iberia

  October 25, 2010 10:17 AM

  Beginning immediately the East bound lane on Dale Street from Roberta Street to Ann Street will reopen but the west bound lane in that same area will be closed. The detour route will be designated by signs (coming from the post office-- Ann to Park back to Bank). Construction... more »

• Missing Teen in Iberia Parish

  October 22, 2010 4:27 PM

  The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing 16-year old. Dillon Reeves is 5'6", approximately 160 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. He was last seen on Weeks street in New Iberia with a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and carrying a black booksack. If you see... more »

• Search for fugitive goes into Iberia Parish Play Video

  October 20, 2010 6:42 PM

  Residents in New Iberia may be paying a little more attention to who's in their neighborhood. A day after fugitive Paul Collins Jr. escaped from the roof of a St. Martin parish jail. Iberia Parish deputies got a tip he might be in their parish but he still hasn't been... more »

• Lockdown Canceled for Iberia Parish Schools

  October 20, 2010 3:06 PM

  The lockdown has been lifted for four Iberia Parish schools. The campuses were placed on a precautionary lockdown around 10:00 a.m. Wednesday due to the search for escaped inmate Paul Collins Jr. Iberia Parish Sheriff's Deputies searched for Collins at an apartment complex off Rogers Street. The suspect was not... more »

• UPDATE: Schools on Lockdown, Search for Alleged Killer Turns Up Nothing

  October 20, 2010 1:00 PM

  Iberia Parish placed four schools on lockdown around 10:00 a.m. as a precaution due to the search for escaped inmate Paul Collins Jr. Tips led authorities to an apartment complex off Rogers Street. Due to their proximity to the search, Johnston Elementary, Hopkins Elementary, Park Elementary and Anderson Middle... more »

• Search for Fugitive Continues in St. Martin Parish Play Video

  October 20, 2010 12:04 AM

  In St. Martin Parish, the search continues for Paul Collins Jr., who escaped from the parish jail Tuesday morning. Deputies along with law enforcement from a number of other agencies are canvassing the streets of St. Martinville and the parish for the fugitive, who was in jail for allegedly... more »

• Two Iberia Parish Men Charged with Simple Rape

  October 18, 2010 1:06 PM

  Detectives with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a local hospital. A woman went there after allegedly being raped. The victim says she woke up in an apartment on Adrian Street. After investigating, detectives charged 20 year old Matthew Hunter and 25 year old Anthony James Mora Jr. with... more »

• 1 Cent Sales Tax Hike Approved in Iberia Parish

  October 14, 2010 4:19 PM

  A sales tax hike is on the way for those who shop the US-90 corridor in Iberia Parish. The Iberia Council voted to levy a one-percent sales tax on the economic development district. It did not need a vote of the people because it does not include residential properties.... more »

• Funeral & Memorial Fund Set for Iberia Parish Coroner

  October 13, 2010 3:53 PM

  Funeral plans are set for the late Dr. James B. Falterman Sr. He served as Iberia Parish Coroner for 18 years. Dr. Falterman died Tuesday at the hospital. He was 75 years old. His family has announced that a memorial fund to honor Dr. Falterman has been set up at... more »

• Funeral Services Pending for Iberia Parish Coroner

  October 12, 2010 5:34 PM

  Iberia Parish Coroner Dr. James B. Falterman Sr. passed away just after 11 o'clock this morning. He died at New Iberia Hospital. Falterman served as coroner for the past 18 years. He was one of the few doctors who still made house calls. Dr. Falterman was 75-years old. He... more »

• Coroner in Iberia Parish Passes Away

  October 12, 2010 2:30 PM

  Dr. James Falterman, coroner of Iberia Parish, passed away this morning after being brought to a local hospital. more »

• Safety Checkpoint Within Iberia Parish

  October 11, 2010 12:02 PM

  On October 12, 2010, Louisiana State Police Troop I will conduct a safety checkpoint within Iberia Parish. The checkpoint will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Troopers will be actively looking for vehicles that are not insured. Vehicles without insurance could be towed and the driver issued a... more »

• Fatal Accident in Iberia Parish

  October 11, 2010 11:12 AM

  Last night, Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated a two vehicle crash on LA 679 at LA 345. The crash claimed the life of a New Iberia woman. According to investigating troopers, on October 11, 2010, shortly after 8:00 p.m., a 1999 Ford truck driven by 36-year-old Delmus Bonin of... more »

• Double Fatal Crash in Iberia Parish

  October 10, 2010 11:24 PM

  Two people are killed in a crash in Iberia Parish. The wreck happened at the intersection of Highway 679 and 345 between New Iberia and Saint Martinville. No other information is available, but keep it tuned to KATC and katc.com for the very latest on this developing story. more »

• West Nile Found in Vermilion & Iberia Parishes

  October 7, 2010 10:32 AM

  The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed two new human cases of West Nile Virus, bringing this year's total to 27. The two new cases come from Iberia and Vermilion parishes. These cases are reported in DHH's weekly Louisiana Arbovirus Surveillance Summary which can be found in the... more »

• Fruit of the Loom in Jeanerette Closing Down Play Video

  October 5, 2010 7:51 PM

  After almost 40 years... he Fruit of the Loom Distribution Center in Jeanerette is closing due to consolidation. During its peak employment years, the distribution center provided jobs for 2,000 people in Acadiana. A former Fruit of the Loom employee, Diana Colbert, said "it was fantastic in the 80s... more »

• RESULTS Iberia Parish Election 2010

  October 2, 2010 11:46 PM

  Election results are in for Iberia Parish. Registered voters elected school board members in districts 4,6,10 and 11. Here's how the races turned out: Member of School Board -- District 4 4 of 4 Precincts Reporting Mary "Mel" Batiste-Davis (D) ... more »