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• Neighborhoods Divided Over Annexation Play Video

  July 5, 2011 1:06 AM

  A proposal by Lafayette Consolidated Government to annex an unincorporated area of the parish is raising some eyebrows. Tuesday night the City-Parish Council will consider an introductory ordinance to annex land mainly consisting of two subdivisions between Lafayette and Broussard: Walker's Lake and Hernandez Heights. "We would hope that... more »

• Congressional Redistricting: What it Means for Acadiana Play Video

  April 14, 2011 12:02 AM

  With a few hours to spare in the special session, state lawmakers reached a compromise on congressional redistricting that would shrink the state's seven districts down to six. "It's probably not the best situation, but knowing that we were going down to the number six, the most important and... more »

• @EuniceSerpent Still #Missing Play Video

  April 13, 2011 1:00 AM

  Still no sign of the large snake reportedly seen slithering around the Eunice area, but much like its cobra-cousin at the Bronx zoo, the Eunice snake is attracting an online following. On twitter someone created a handle for the snake: @ euniceserpent . "I relax anywhere cool & damp,"... more »

• Rayne Tornado Debris Will Soon Be Hauled Away Play Video

  April 12, 2011 1:57 AM

  If you've driven along I-10 in Acadia Parish in the past month, chances are you've seen the enormous pile of debris along the side of the interstate in Rayne. The debris is from last month's deadly and destructive tornado, and as the city cleaned up, the patch of land near... more »

• Man Accused of Tainting Milk in Attempt to Kill Children

  March 12, 2010 1:37 AM

  A New Iberia man is being held without bond for allegedly trying to kill his girlfriend's two grandchildren by poisoning their milk. Harrison Jones (left) is also accused of using gunpowder and a light bulb to try and create an explosive device. It all started Wednesday, when the... more »

• Social Networking and Shopping Play Video

  November 26, 2009 6:38 PM

  At Lafayette's Best Buy shoppers lined up starting at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night, hoping to be the first to take advantage of Black Friday deals. "There are really good deals on T.V.'s, laptops too, it wasn't [anything] like this last year," said Ben Leblanc, who pitched a tent in front... more »

• Black Friday Preparations Play Video

  November 25, 2009 7:45 PM

  It's the day most retailers and consumers dream of, Black Friday. Jamie Delaughter is not one of those consumers, he was out getting his shopping done Wednesday afternoon, hoping to avoid the crowds. "I mean getting up early to try and get any kind of deal that you actually want,... more »

• Acadiana Inventor Play Video

  November 24, 2009 7:56 PM

  Three years ago, KATC introduced you to local inventor Cliff Romero. This year, we checked back in on Cliff, who is approaching his 90th birthday and still has a few tricks up his sleeve. From hidden compartments to store valuables, to a solution for frustrated fishermen. 89 year old... more »

• Property Buzz: St. Joseph's Diner Play Video

  November 23, 2009 9:17 AM

  Renovations are underway on a 90-year-old building in Lafayette north. An old façade is getting a face-lift. The old Boustany department store will soon be the new home of the Saint Joseph's Diner--a pantry serving up meals for Lafayette's homeless, getting an upgrade from their current facility just up the... more »

• LUS Rate Hike Hearing Play Video

  November 17, 2009 11:39 PM

  LUS Director Terry Huval made his pitch to increase utility rates at a public hearing Tuesday. With low fuel prices, Huval says it's an opportune time to raise rates. "No one, including myself wants these rates to go up, but we have to do what we have to do," Huval... more »

• Robley Drive Bridge Update Play Video

  November 13, 2009 6:27 PM

  Construction on the crumbling Robley Drive bridge between Lafayette and Vermilion Parishes is expected to start soon. "Work should get underway at the beginning of December," said Pat Logan with Lafayette Consolidated Government's Public Works Department. The bridge has been shut down for more than two years after significant structural... more »

• New Wine and Spirits Store on Ambassador Caffery

  November 9, 2009 3:49 PM

  Grand Opening on November 13 for New Wine and Spirits Store on Ambassador Caffery Lafayette wine and cigar aficionados will soon have another choice with the grand opening of Ambassador Wine and Spirits on Friday, November 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The store is located at the... more »

• Low Voter Turnout Play Video

  October 19, 2009 7:29 PM

  Parishes across Acadiana are reporting rather low voter turnouts in this weekend's special elections. "It is disappointing in a way that you know, a lot of money is spent per vote," said St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters John Moreau On every election, Moreau estimates that anywhere from $800 to... more »