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• Accused shoplifter flees, leaves kids in store

  January 24, 2013 9:26 AM

  SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Shreveport police say an accused shoplifter tried to hit a store employee and deserted her two children. The Times reports 31-year-old Natasha Robinson, of Shreveport, was arrested Monday on charges of aggravated battery, theft of goods and child desertion following an incident at a department store.... more »

• Military Father Surprises Kids with Homecoming at School Play Play Video

  December 20, 2012 11:54 PM

  "Home for the holidays" has a whole new meaning for one Acadiana family, as they are reunited for the first time in months. Master Sergeant Jeremy Bellard has been in Afghanistan since June, and Thursday night his children received the greatest Christmas gift of all: His surprise homecoming. Thursday... more »

• Arraignment for man charged with exploiting kids

  May 29, 2012 6:31 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - A man charged in Louisiana with sexually exploiting children is scheduled to have an arraignment Friday. Daniel Eugene Burris was indicted in September on five charges related to at least three juveniles, but he wasn't arrested until last week in Arkansas. The indictment filed in U.S.... more »

• Mother Charged with Four Counts of Negligent Homicide Play Video

  April 23, 2012 12:11 AM

  In Rayne an overnight fire killed four children, all under the age of 8 and their mother is under arrest. Shaqueta McDade is looking at four counts of negligent homicide and police say her children were home alone when the fire started. "It was so bad. It was like... more »

• Unique Summer Camp for Kids

  August 1, 2011 1:29 AM

  When you are a child suffering from a serious illness, sometimes you have to miss out on the fun things in life like simply playing with others kids your age. One summer camp in Acadia Parish gives children a place to do just that. "I've had two heart surgeries... more »

• Cajun & Creole Summer Camp for Kids

  June 14, 2011 9:02 AM

  Event Name- Cajun & Creole Summer Camp for Kids Organization- Louisiana Folk Roots Event Place- Acadiana Center for the Arts Event Date- June 20-24 Event Time- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day Event Phone Number- 337-234-8360 Event Website- lafolkroots.org Event Information and... more »

• Tornado Strikes While Lafayette Students on Field Trip

  May 1, 2011 2:02 PM

  As storms travelled through Alabama last week, also travelling in the state a group of middle school students from Lafayette. It was a field trip these student won't soon forget and a KATC exclusive as parents and students spoke only with us when they returned home. "It was... more »

• Safe Kids: Things That Might Help Colic

  April 18, 2011 8:16 AM

  Dr. Scott dropped in and gave tips on things that could help with colic.. Things that might help: -Swaddling -Swings -Breast feeding -White noise -Car rides more »

• St. Jude Dream Home Tickets on Sale Now

  April 11, 2011 12:24 AM

  It's almost that time of year, the St. Jude Dream Home is ready for someone to move in, and that someone could be you! An open house was held Sunday, where visitors could take a look at the grand prize. One lucky person will win the home located on... more »

• Kids Get Fingerprinted for Free

  April 9, 2011 7:21 PM

  Ragin Cajun athletes came out to support a safety event at Cajun Field Saturday afternoon. Free fingerprinting by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office was offered to kids ages 3 to 12. Kids also enjoyed games, face painting, and visiting with UL athletes. Carleigh Martin, President of the Student... more »

• You Gotta Move- Children

  April 6, 2011 9:24 AM

  The "You Gotta Move" message is not only for adults. It's for children as well. The rates are alarmingly high... one in three children in the United States is overweight or obese. A booklet compiled by the American Heart Association uncovers some startling realities. There are many reasons and... more »

• PARENT SAYS HIS KID IS BEING BULLIED

  March 3, 2011 7:57 PM

    On February 16th, 12 year old Jonathan Credeur says he was bullied and forced to fight his classmate in a boys restroom at Cecilia Junior High School. "Everybody was cheering us to fight, like it was a show," said Credeur. From the moment the incident began kids recorded... more »

• $2 Million to Food Scientists to use Marketing Tricks to Encourage Kids to Pick Healthy Over Junk

  October 12, 2010 12:35 PM

  Federal officials are turning to psychology in a new approach to get kids to choose healthier foods in the school lunch line. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving $2 million to food behavior scientists to use marketing tricks to encourage kids to pick fruits and veggies over cookies... more »

• NC restaurant: Parents must remove screaming kids

  September 8, 2010 10:08 PM

  CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (AP) - The owner of a coastal North Carolina restaurant is fed up with screaming children who bother other diners. So Brenda Armes has posted signs at Olde Salty restaurant in Carolina Beach that read "screaming children will not be tolerated." She told WECT-TV in Wilmington that... more »

• Iberia Sheriff's Office Reminds You Schools Are Open And Watch For Kids

  August 16, 2010 4:46 PM

  The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office would like to remind motorists in Iberia Parish that schools are opening and to watch for school buses and children at bus stops. Sheriff Ackal has deputies monitoring school zones for traffic violators; therefore, motorist should also be aware of their speed and obey posted... more »

• Kops and Kids Event in St. Landry Parish

  July 26, 2010 1:49 PM

  Pictured are participants in the third all girls Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz Kops & Kids Hunting, Boating and Camping outing. The event was held the weekend of July 24th,2010. Ten young girls from the Washington, Palmetto Opelousas and Port Barre area were taken on an afternoon wagon ride... more »

• Remington College Will Offer Free Back-to-School Haircuts For Kids

  July 26, 2010 1:24 PM

  Remington College-Lafayette Campus will offer complimentary back-to-school haircuts for children this summer. The popular Cuts for Kids event will begin on Monday, July 26 and run for two weeks. Parents can bring in children ages 17 and under for a complimentary haircut provided by instructors and students in the Remington... more »

• Morgan City Woman Arrested For Leaving Kids in Car

  July 26, 2010 1:03 PM

  Naomi P. Campbell 18 yoa of Morgan City was arrested on 7-24-2010 at 11:55 am for Child Left Unattended in a Motor Vehicle. Deputy was patrolling the Wal-mart parking lot in Bayou Vista, when he was advised by two subjects that they observed two small children left in a vehicle... more »

• Dangerous Heat in Cars

  July 15, 2010 7:34 PM

  It's that time of year when the temperatures are soaring. Those numbers are in the mid-to-high 90's and the heat index in reaching 110-degrees. The hot summer days are also a time when folks often participate in out-door activities. But, officials are warning of the dangers that may come along... more »

• Cracking Down on Child Sex Crimes

  July 15, 2010 2:49 PM

  The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Department supports 5 bills Governor Bobby Jindal signed last week, cracking down on sexual offenders that prey on children. The goal is to better track and punish offenders. The legislative package includes increased sentences for habitual offenders, better ways to get electronic information, and... more »

• Lost cell phone leads to pornography arrest

  February 22, 2010 10:43 AM

  On 02/20/10 the Morgan City PD received a complaint from an individual who found a cell phone on the ground at a local business. This individual stated that he looked through some of the information in an attempt to identify the owner and return it, and upon doing so noticed... 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 »

• Shoe Box Gifts Needed by Thanksgiving

  November 13, 2009 2:15 PM

  LAFAYETTE, La., Nov. 13, 2009-Today the Lafayette community is a picture of compassion in action-as families are working hard to collect thousands of gift-filled shoe boxes. Their efforts are part of Operation Christmas Child, a kids-helping-kids project that uses these simple gifts to let hurting children know that they are... more »

• Hearts of Hope: Stuffed Animal Donation

  October 22, 2009 12:51 PM

  Hearts of Hope, formerly known as Stuller Place, is a non-profit agency whose aim is to reduce the trauma experienced by child and adult victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault. All services are confidential and are completed without expense for the clients. Located in Lafayette, LA, Hearts of Hope... more »

• "The Punkin Patch"- Get in the Fall Spirit

  October 20, 2009 2:05 PM

  With fall comes Halloween costumes, pie, apple cider and of course, pumpkins. One Lafayette church sets up fall festivities each year, and gives the money from their pumpkin sales back to the community. "The Punkin Patch" is at the Covenant United Methodist Church. Schools go on field trips to... more »

• DHH Updates Status of Fight the Flu Campaign

  October 20, 2009 12:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State Health Officer Jimmy Guidry, M.D., today held a press briefing to update influenza activity in Louisiana as well as the state's H1N1 vaccination campaign. Dr. Guidry emphasized that as the H1N1 vaccination campaign moves forward, it is important for Louisiana families to be patient if their... more »

• Physicians Give Tips on Avoiding Trick-or-Treat Injuries

  October 16, 2009 1:03 PM

  Washington, DC - The nation's emergency physicians want costumes, candy and fun times to be the only things you and your children experience this Halloween. But unfortunately each year a fun spooky adventure can become an all too-real nightmare that ends in the emergency department. "Halloween should be about... more »

• Iberia Sheriff's Deputy Arrested for Pornography

  October 13, 2009 2:57 PM

  After a joint investigation with the Louisiana State Police, the Iberia Parish Sheriff's office has arrested Sergeant Keith Koen of the Iberia Parish Sheriff's office for pornography involving juveniles. Sgt. Koen was assigned to the Support Services Division since July 2008 but immediately submitted his resignation upon his arrest. Investigators... more »

• Bus Accident with Injuries

  October 8, 2009 9:24 AM

  8:34am: At this time State Police have confirmed that the two vehicle accident happened near US 90 and 318 in St. Mary Parish. The accident involves a school bus and a passenger vehicle. The 34 children on board the bus were not harmed, however, the driver in the passenger... more »

• Lafayette School Bus Driver Suspended

  October 6, 2009 11:24 PM

  UPDATE: Kenny Mire has been suspended for three days without pay. The decision was made at the regular meeting of the Lafayette Parish School Board. ************************* Lafayette Parish school bus driver Kenny Mire will learn his fate in less than 24 hours. Mire was recently arrested for driving... more »

• First Swine Flu Vaccine for Kids

  October 6, 2009 2:41 PM

  Dr. Richard Besser explains which states have doses of the H1N1 vaccine . more »

• DHH: Deadline to Register for H1N1 Vaccine

  September 29, 2009 1:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is reminding all providers interested in administering the H1N1 influenza vaccine to register with the state before 5 p.m., Friday, October 2. Due to federal requirements, states are required to electronically report all administered doses of the H1N1 vaccine, which... more »

• Crowley Country Showdown

  September 24, 2009 9:49 AM

  Saturday, September 26, 2009 6:00PM - 8:00PM Rice Theatre, Crowley, La www.crowley-la.com 337-783-0824 Visit the Rice Theatre for a night of country music featuring Pee Wee White Wing, Charlene Howard, Mac Johnson and more. Proceeds benefit Kris Kringle for Kids. Tickets are $12 and $6 for... more »