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• Community Rallies Together to Search for Mickey Shunick Play Video

  May 21, 2012 12:52 AM

  Still no sign of 21-year-old Mickey Shunick. She was last seen at around 2 o'clock Saturday morning when she left a friend's house in the Saint Streets area. She was on her bike headed home to the area of Ambassador Caffery and West Congress, but she never made it... more »

• LPSB Approves NP Moss Renovation, Considers Reconstituting Northside

  May 16, 2012 11:57 PM

  Lafayette Parish School Board took up two controversial issues Wednesday night as part of its turn around plan. The board moved forward with plans to renovated the NP Moss Opportunity School, formerly the NP Moss Annex. The renovations will cost roughly $3.5 million and will be completed over the... more »

• Lafayette To Sever Relationship With Broussard Play Video

  May 16, 2012 12:17 AM

  City-Parish President Joey Durel wants to cut some ties with the City of Broussard. He made the announcement at Tuesday's City-Parish Council Meeting. "...unlike the other municipalities in Lafayette Parish, the administration of the City of Broussard has chosen to engage in an ongoing battle with the City of... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  May 14, 2012 7:25 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for May 14, 2012 Name: Andrus, Wardell Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 600 Blk Brothers Lot #9 Scott, La Name: Bernard, Meagan Charge: Disturbing The Peace Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Sherwood... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  May 7, 2012 8:38 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for May 07, 2012 Name: Batiste, Audrey Charge: Aggrav. Battery W/Dangerous We Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk SW Evangeline Thwy Lafayette, La Name: Broussard, Sheila Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I Address: 900 Blk W... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  May 4, 2012 7:26 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for May 04, 2012 Name: Anyamwu, Chukwuemeka Charge: Aggravated Rape Charge Arresting Agency: Univ Of La Lafayette (Ull) Address: 1700 Blk Pinehurst View DRV Graycen, Ga Name: Balbeisi, Muntaser Charge: Prohibited Acts Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 3600 Blk W... more »

• School Board Approves Re-Organization Plan 5-4

  May 2, 2012 10:44 PM

  An overhaul of the Lafayette Parish School Board central office is currently in the works. Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper said at Wednesday night's meeting that he's "not playing games" with his turn around plan. Part of that plan, re-organizing the central office, passed with a 5-4 vote. Some of the... more »

• Overhaul of Lafayette Schools Central Office Staff Play Video

  April 30, 2012 7:02 PM

  Major changes in Lafayette Parish Schools' staffing is in the works. The superintendent plans to create new positions, eliminate others and change the roles of some central office staff. Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper said his plan is to move more staff out of the central office and into schools. ... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 27, 2012 7:18 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Apr 27, 2012 Name: Adams, Dalton Charge: Criminal Trespass Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 0000 Blk Homeless Lafaytte, La Name: Allen, Forrest Charge: Unauthorized Entry Of An Inhab Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1100 Blk St Charles... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 25, 2012 7:08 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Apr 25, 2012 Name: Alfred, Lance Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 200 Blk Helen ST Lafayette, La Name: Alfred, Joshua Charge: Man/Dist/Pos Of A Sch.I; Marij Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1300 Blk Roper DRV... more »

• Redflex opposition pitches new plan to LCG Play Video

  April 24, 2012 10:35 PM

  City-Parish Council heard the other side of the "safe-light and safe-speed" controversy Tuesday night. Last week, council heard from those in favor of keeping these cameras in town. Now, those looking to do away with Redflex had their chance to speak and pitch some alternatives. It's all leading up... more »

• Behind the Scenes of Festival International Set Up Play Video

  April 24, 2012 7:03 PM

  The 26th annual Festival International de Louisiane is only a day away, but setting everything up has been in the works since Sunday. Tents and stages, merchandise and more are almost all in place for Festival weekend. Area companies come back year after year doing the heavy lifting and... more »

• Lafayette airport posts strong numbers in March

  April 24, 2012 10:10 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Lafayette Regional Airport had the second-best March on record in terms of passenger activity. Last month, 18,763 passengers boarded planes at the airport. The Advertiser reports another 18,815 passengers de-planed, which was also the second-highest number on record for the month. Lafayette Airport Commission Chairman Paul... more »

• Lafayette group seeks hospital for veterans

  April 24, 2012 9:58 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A Lafayette veterans group has resumed its efforts to push the former Our Lady of Lourdes hospital site to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a way to fill the need for expanded health services for area veterans. Tom Grote, co-chairman of the Veterans Action... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 20, 2012 8:18 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Apr 20, 2012 Name: Alexander, Ryan Charge: Unauthorized Use Of A Motor Ve Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Connie Circle Lafayette, La Name: Allemond, Kathy Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 800 Blk St... more »

• S. College Rd Extension Finally Moving Forward

  April 19, 2012 10:45 PM

  An extension of Lafayette's South College Road is finally moving forward after years of delays. It's the third and final goal for Lafayette Consolidated Government, after Camelia Boulevard and Louisiana Avenue extensions were completed. City-Parish government has wanted to extend the road all the way to Kaliste Saloom for... more »

• Lafayette School Board Approves Turnaround Plan Play Video

  April 19, 2012 12:26 AM

  By a vote of 5 to 3, the Lafayette Parish School Board approved the so-called 'Turnaround Plan' for the school system. Through changes to academics, health/wellness, facilities & maintenance the goal is to bring the school system from its current 'C-rating' with The Department of Education to an 'A-rating' over... more »

• Drug Testing Could be Offered at Lafayette Parish Schools Next Fall Play Video

  April 13, 2012 6:43 PM

  Students in Lafayette Parish public schools could be drug tested as soon as next year. Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper said the drug tests would be voluntary, by parents' choice, free, and confidential. There would also be no punishment for students who test positive. "It's non-punitive, if you get... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 13, 2012 7:05 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Apr 13, 2012 Name: Alshehabi, Jabriel Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Merida ST Lafayette, La Name: Anderson, Shante Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1000 Blk Noon STR Lafayette, La Name:... more »

• Lafayette Murder Case To Be Featured On National TV Play Video

  April 12, 2012 12:15 AM

  A Lafayette murder case will be featured on national television this weekend. Robert Stanley was shot and killed during a home invasion and robbery back in 2005. The case went unsolved for nearly three years, until DNA evidence helped detectives make a break in the case. The ins and outs... more »

• Alcohol-related fatalities down in Lafayette area

  April 10, 2012 9:26 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A coalition to fight drunk driving says it has helped boost the number of DWI arrests in Lafayette Parish and cut the number of alcohol-related injuries and deaths. The group got a $1.3 million grant to increase DWI patrols, starting in 2009. The number of arrests... more »

• Family Seeks Public's Help In Finding Missing Elderly Man Play Video

  April 10, 2012 1:36 AM

  The family of 85 year old William "Bill" Heath, is asking for the public's help in finding their loved one. Heath was last seen by a neighbor at his Halcott Drive home in Lafayette on Wednesday, April 4th. Family members who live around the corner became concerned when they noticed... more »

• Superintendent Cooper Presents Turnaround Plan For Lafayette Parish Schools Play Video

  April 5, 2012 1:07 AM

  At Wednesday night's Lafayette Parish School Board meeting, Superintendent Pat Cooper presented his turnaround plan for the district. Over the next six years, Cooper is proposing big changes to improve the school system's standing with the Department of Education, from its current "C-rating" to an "A." "It's going... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 4, 2012 7:00 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Apr 04, 2012 Name: Broussard, Gregory Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 100 Blk Harrison DRV Lafayette, La Name: Brown, Brandon Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 400 Blk Marigny Apt B CRT Duson,... more »

• Lafayette Bar Levy Temporarily Suspended Play Video

  April 4, 2012 12:32 AM

  By a unanimous vote, the Lafayette City-Parish Council approved an ordinance which will temporarily suspend the downtown bar levy, until a lawsuit on the issue is resolved in federal court. "The ordinance is predicated upon when a judge in the United States Western District of Louisiana, determines whether or... more »

• Superintendent of Lafayette Parish Schools Play Video

  April 2, 2012 9:38 AM

  The first Monday of each month, Superintendent of Lafayette Parish Schools, Pat Cooper, visits GMA. Today's topic: The turn around plan "100 in 100 out". On Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 the plan will be open to the public at a community meeting. More details are available on the turn... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  March 30, 2012 7:18 AM

  As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Mar 30, 2012 Name: Acosta, Luis Charge: Man/Dist/Pos Of A Sch.I; Marij Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 000 Blk Homeless Lafayette, La Name: Anderson, Brandon Charge: Probation (Free Text) Arresting Agency: La Doc P And P Lafayette... more »

• Lafayette budget deficit stirs debate

  March 28, 2012 10:11 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Next year's Lafayette city-parish government budget might need to be $5 million leaner. The Advocate reports a discussion on Tuesday about the need for two new fire stations expanded into a debate over how the administration and council will find the estimated $5 million in new... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  March 27, 2012 7:01 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Mar 27, 2012 Name: Bell, David Charge: Reckless Operation Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 600 Blk N Union STR Opelousas, La Name: Bruno, Tyrone Charge: Possession Of Marijuana Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 300 Blk Mackyln Lafayette,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  March 26, 2012 6:40 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Mar 26, 2012 Name: Anderson, Tony Charge: 2nd Deg Battery Charge: Int'L Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 4100 Blk Landry ROA Scott, La Name: Arceneaux, Ronald Charge: Simple Battery Charge And Pena Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 300 Blk... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - March 24, 2012

  March 24, 2012 1:38 PM

  <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Mar 24, 2012 Name: Abadie, Danero Charge: Aggr. Burglary Chg/Penalty:If Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Pecan Orchard ROA Lafayette, La Name: Allen, Marcell Charge: Simple Battery Charge And... more »

• Hearing in Lafayette beating death moved to April

  March 23, 2012 9:36 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A hearing for two suspects in the October 2010 death of a Louisiana-Lafayette student at an off-campus home has been continued to late April. The Advertiser report an Trahan and Wayland Guillory, who have both pleaded not guilty to one count of second-degree murder and one... more »

• UL Lafayette Pre-Professional Society Cajun Camp Play Video

  March 23, 2012 8:45 AM

  UL Lafayette Pre-Professional Society is hosting Camp Cajun at McNapsy Field at UL Lafayette. The event will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's a fun day for family, friends and members of the special-needs community. There will be food, a petting zoo,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  March 23, 2012 7:30 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Mar 23, 2012 Name: Alleman, Brock Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 300 Blk Brasseaux RD Carencro, La Name: Aucoin, Beau Charge: Simple Battery Charge And Pena Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 200 Blk Demette... more »

• Lafayette Ballet Theatre present Cinderella Play Video

  March 22, 2012 10:01 AM

  The Lafayette Ballet Theatre present Cinderella at the Heymann Perfroming Arts Center for show only. The event starts at 7pm and plays March, 31st, 2012. Lafayette Ballet Theatre and Principal dancers from the Pacific Northwest Ballet Company present the full-length classical ballet Cinderella. For tickets visit the Heymann Center... more »

• Newt Gingrich Makes Stops In Lafayette Play Video

  March 22, 2012 1:57 AM

  With just days before voters head to the polls in the Louisiana primary, Newt Gingrich and his family made several stops in Lafayette. The former House speaker stopped by Lafayette's First Baptist Church for a meet and greet, while his wife Callista toured the Miles Perret Cancer Service Center.... more »

• Lafayette may suspend bar levy

  March 16, 2012 9:22 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The Lafayette City-Parish Council is set to vote next month on whether to suspend collections of a security levy charged to downtown bars until the resolution of federal lawsuits that challenge the fee as unconstitutional. A group of seven downtown bars are involved in litigation over... more »

• Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled in Lafayette

  March 15, 2012 9:43 AM

  Lafayette, LA - Saturday, March 17, 2012, from 9:00 pm until 3:00 am, there will be an OWI Checkpoint held by the Lafayette Police Dept., within the city limits. The checkpoint is to target impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol or any other dangerous substance. There will be a... more »

• Southern Living names Lafayette, LA the 'Tastiest Town in the South.'

  March 15, 2012 9:33 AM

  It's official! Southern Living names Lafayette, LA the 'Tastiest Town in the South.' There were over 500,000 votes cast online to vote for the "Tastiest Town of the South," out of the 10 Top Food Destinations. In celebration of the South's diverse and unique flavors, Southern Living... more »

• Santorum talks Oil and Gas in Lafayette

  March 14, 2012 5:49 PM

  "I'm here in Lafayette, Louisiana tonight!" That's how Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum began his speech to dozens of followers at the Lafayette Hilton on Pinhook. He's the first presidential candidate this year to stop by the Hub City. . "When gas prices go up, the quality of life is... more »

• Inmates Purchase Cigarettes & Lighter Before Arrest Play Video

  March 11, 2012 7:05 PM

  For more than five hours Saturday, two inmates led multiple agencies on a manhunt after escaping from the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center. Kevin Gildhouse and Tony Jackson escaped just after one thirty Saturday morning. Both men are facing aggravated escape charges and already have a serious criminal track record.... more »

• Two Escaped Inmates Back Behind Bars

  March 10, 2012 11:04 PM

  It was quite a busy morning for law enforcement in Lafayette. Twenty-two year old Kevin Gildhouse and 30 year old, Tony Jackson escaped from the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center just after one-thirty Saturday morning after over powering a deputy. The men were on the run for more than... more »

• Downtown Alive - Downtown Lafayette Play Video

  March 9, 2012 10:09 AM

  Downtown Lafayette is hosting Downtown Alive! Come out March 9th, 2012 to enjoy the Swamp Pop festivities at Parc International. The fun starts at 5:30 pm!! Bring your friends, family and kids, but no pets or outside food or beverages. For more info: 337-291-5566 Or visit: www.downtownlafayette.org more »

• First Baptist Lafayette presents The Choice

  March 8, 2012 9:25 AM

  First Baptist Lafayette will present "The Choice" April 1 - 3. It will be the first presentation of a new performing arts series, "The Splendor of Easter" which is planned for Passion Week each year. "The Choice," tells the Easter story from the perspective of a young Roman Centurian... more »

• Coastal Carolina's Gradnigo charged with assault

  March 5, 2012 8:53 AM

  CONWAY, S.C. (AP) - Coastal Carolina forward Chris Gradnigo has been arrested and charged with third degree assault and battery. Campus police arrested the 6-foot-7 player around 5 a.m. Sunday. The details of the charges were not immediately available Monday morning. The senior from Lake Charles La., averaged nearly 15... more »

• Lafayette control panel proposed

  February 29, 2012 10:48 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The Lafayette City-Parish Council has revived the debate of how much independence the city of Lafayette should have under the combined form of city-parish government. Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux proposed a committee Tuesday to explore limiting the control that council members representing areas outside the city limits... more »

• Allegiant Air out of Lafayette

  February 28, 2012 9:35 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Less than four months after it started service at Lafayette Regional Airport, Allegiant Air has left. It is reported that Sunday was its last day of service. The Advertiser reported in late January that the airline would be leaving, and would refund customers who already had... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  February 28, 2012 8:32 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 28, 2012 Name: Bays, Jennifer Charge: Municipal Purposes (Free Text) Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 500 Blk Boulder Creek Lafayette, La Name: Benoit, Kyle Charge: Vermilion Parish Arresting Agency: Vermillion Parish So Address: 000 Blk Homeless Crowley, La... more »

• Proposed Public Safety Tax Play Video

  February 27, 2012 7:30 PM

  Would you be willing to pay more in sales tax to improve public safety in Lafayette? You could be voting on a new a new half cent sales tax to do just that. The bulk of the money would go towards funding new fire stations, lately the Lafayette Fire... more »

• Bank Scare in Lafayette Play Video

  February 26, 2012 1:28 PM

  Plenty of police activity along Johnston Street in Lafayette Saturday morning. Police were called to the Capital One Bank, the alarm sounding but this story, isn't what you might be thinking. Thankfully there was not a robbery at the Capital One Bank on Johnston and Doucet Road in... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrests Report

  February 25, 2012 9:41 AM

  Name: Alleman, Erin Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 900 Blk S Avenue E STR Crowley, La Name: Allen, Forrest Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 200 Blk Lasalle ST New Iberia, La Name: Arnaud, Joy Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette... more »

• Lafayette Superintendent Making Waves; Re-examines Thib Tech Play Video

  February 23, 2012 11:17 PM

  Lafayette's Thibodeaux Technical High School is under the microscope and already the new school could be seeing some changes. Even though Thibodeaux Tech is fairly new, new Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper said it needs a second look. It's all part of his sweeping changes he's taking Lafayette Parish. ... more »

• Lafayette Developer Arrested After Police Say He Punched a Woman Play Video

  February 22, 2012 8:03 PM

  A fight lands Lafayette Developer Glenn Stewart in jail. He's facing felony charges of second degree battery, after officials say he punched a woman in the face. The victim, Erin Fitzgerald, was knocked unconscious before the Independent Parade rolled yesterday afternoon. Stewart was arrested seven hours after the fight. Stewart... more »

• Fatal Accident Involving a Pedestrian

  February 22, 2012 5:11 AM

  At approximately 2:46 this morning on 6879 Johnston Street near Aqueduct Rd, a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle. According to witnesses the person was hit by someone driving a white pick up truck. No further details at this time, state police are investigating. More details to come on... more »

• Kings Parade in Lafayette Play Video

  February 21, 2012 7:01 PM

  The King's Parade kicked off Lafayette Mardi Gras events on Tuesday. Music filled the streets as the kings parade rolled with King Gabriel Tommy Hightower leading the way. Marching bands, cheerleaders and floats, filled with people throwing beads, is all it took to make parade-goers happy like Lafayette resident... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 19, 2012

  February 19, 2012 1:33 PM

  Name: Angelle, Joseph Charge: Resisting An Officer Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Andrew STR Carencro, La Name: Augustine, Ricky Charge: Possession Of Stolen Things Arresting Agency: Carencro Pd Address: 5200 Blk Hwy 1 Marksville, La Name: Bergeron, Todd Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 18, 2012

  February 18, 2012 1:00 PM

  Name: Anglin, Tremayne Charge: Sale/Dist/Poss Of Legend Drug Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 200 Blk High Meadows BLV Lafayette, La Name: Arceneaux, Daisy Charge: Theft Of Goods Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Armentine Cove Breaux Bridge, La Name: Avie, Brennon Charge: Warrant/Bench... more »

• Lafayette Daily Arrest Report

  February 16, 2012 8:59 AM

  Name: Baker, Brian Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 800 Blk Picard ROA Lafayette, La Name: Bourque, Mitch Charge: Simple Burglary Of Inhabited D Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 800 Blk Margaret STR Rayne, La Name: Broadway, Otis Charge: Criminal Trespass Charge Arresting Agency:... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 15, 2012

  February 15, 2012 9:24 AM

  Name: Anthony, Michelle Charge: Issuing Worthless Checks Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Edie Ann Lafayette, La Name: Bailey, Ronald Charge: Simple Burglary Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1600 Blk N Riveroaks Abbeville, La Name: Batiste, Nathan Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency:... more »

• Lafayette board to review request for aide

  February 14, 2012 9:48 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The Lafayette Parish School Board will decide this week whether the new superintendent needs an assistant to help keep up with the district's construction projects. Superintendent Pat Cooper has proposed an assistant to the superintendent position for someone experienced in construction management who could provide oversight... more »

• Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Lafayette

  February 13, 2012 9:24 AM

  The Rev. Dr. Steve J. Crump, minister at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, will be the guest speaker at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Lafayette service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Cité des Arts, 109 Vine St. in downtown Lafayette. Rev. Crump will speak on "You're... more »

• Education Summit Set in Lafayette

  February 12, 2012 2:19 PM

  Public input on the direction of public education will be sought in a conference set Feb. 28 in Lafayette. The Advocate reports ( http://bit.ly/AvKEW1 ) the session will include community members, business leaders and educators. Angela Morrison, chief of community impact for the United Way of Acadiana, said the program... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 12, 2012

  February 12, 2012 1:30 PM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report --------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report --------- Name: Brasseaux, Barret Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 900 Blk Langlinais Youngsville, La Name: Brasseaux, Suzette Charge: St. Martin Parish Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Eunice... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 11, 2012

  February 11, 2012 1:16 PM

  Name: Angelle, Lawrence Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1300 Blk Roper Lot 5 Scott, La Name: Authement, Claude Charge: Criminal Trespass Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 0000 Blk Homeless Lafayette, La Name: Benoit, Jamie Charge: Schedule Ii Arresting Agency: Penalties Address: 100... more »

• Krewe of Rio Prepping for Saturday's Parade Play Video

  February 10, 2012 6:33 PM

  Lafayette's Krewe of Carnival en Rio unloaded boxes and loaded floats ahead of Saturday night's Lafayette parade. The Krewe of Rio put the finishing touches on floats in their den, unloading pallets of beads and trinkets. "The people out here put hours and hours in daily. It takes a... more »

• Louisiana down the road: DOTD reviews projects Play Video

  February 8, 2012 11:07 PM

  "There is not more being done with less," St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot said about state highways. "We need to have full disclosure with the public that we need more resources for transportation." Bill Fontenot is a former DOTD District Engineer and now, the St. Landry Parish President.... more »

• Lafayette Oil Worker Shot & Killed in Venezuela Play Video

  February 8, 2012 12:45 AM

  A Lafayette oil worker on the job in Venezuela was killed by a stray bullet last month, his family says. 36 year old Craig Cormier was in Carupano, Venezuela, working for InterMoor Inc. as a vessel coordinator. His wife Edna tells KATC that on the night of January 27,... more »

• Woman Saves Man's Life After His Heart Stops Play Video

  February 6, 2012 12:04 AM

  Lafayette General honored a Lafayette woman with the Making a Difference award for going above and beyond, giving life saving CPR to a jogger who had collapsed. Monday, January 9th started as any other day for Gary Dodson. He went to work and then around 11:30 went home for lunch... more »

• Mosquito Spraying Starts in Lafayette

  February 5, 2012 2:13 PM

  With mosquitoes cropping up around the Lafayette area because of recent warm and wet weather, spraying to control the pests is beginning. Glenn Stokes of Mosquito Control Contractors Inc. said the company is sending crews to Carencro and to Ridge Road in the Lafayette area to begin spraying for the... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 5, 2012

  February 5, 2012 2:00 PM

  Name: Arellano, Jorge Charge: Operating A Vehicle Without La Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1700 Blk Eraste Landry ROA Lafayette, La Name: Banks, Nicholas Charge: Fail To Secure A Drivers Lice Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Auburn DRV Carencro, La Name: Bourque, Christopher Charge:... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 4, 2012

  February 4, 2012 1:37 PM

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• Early Morning Fight Leaves One Dead

  February 4, 2012 8:07 AM

  A 19 year old male is dead after suffering several stab wounds in a fight early Saturday morning. Just after two o'clock, Lafayette Police Officers working in the parking lot of Café Habana City, located in the 900 block of Bertrand Drive, responded to a fight in front of... more »

• Lafayette's crime rate falls Play Video

  February 3, 2012 11:50 PM

  Crime in your neighborhood may be going down. In the City of Lafayette, murder has decreased by 50-percent, rape by 57-percent. The FBI is reporting every major crime is going down but how are police doing it? Violent crimes in particular, down an average of 28-percent. Police attribute these... more »

• Lafayette doc: La medical society's youngest president

  February 3, 2012 9:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A kidney specialist from Lafayette is the Louisiana State Medical Society's youngest president ever. The society says Dr. Anthony P. Blalock officially took over the duties after the society's House of Delegates met Jan. 27-28 in Baton Rouge. He had been elected a year ago.... more »

• "Booting" cars an 'option' for Redflex offenders Play Video

  February 2, 2012 11:28 PM

  If you are not paying your Redflex fines, Lafayette's Traffic & Transportation Department is coming up with ways to force you to. A boot is just one option on the list. The SafeLight and SafeSpeed cameras bring in more than $6-million a year but it could be more if Redflex... more »

• Makeover of Lafayette's Northside High Approved

  February 2, 2012 8:18 AM

  The Lafayette Parish School Board has approved a nearly $2.1 million plan for an academic and physical makeover of Northside High School. Melinda Voorhies, who is starting Friday as the school's interim principal, said she and her team will "hit the ground running," The academic plan includes additional staffing, which... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 2, 2012

  February 2, 2012 7:36 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report Name: Alfred, Lance Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 200 Blk Hellen ST Lafayette, La Name: Bacas, Rebecca Charge: Bank Fraud Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 6800 Blk Lee Station ROA New Iberia, La Name: Booty,... more »

• Superintendent of Lafayette visits GMA

  January 31, 2012 10:31 AM

  The first Monday of each month, Superintendent of Lafayette Parish Schools visits GMA. Check LPSS.com for more information. more »

• Space Heaters to Blame for Two Area Fires Play Video

  January 30, 2012 12:22 AM

  This weekend, two Acadiana families lost everything in house fires. While those fires were in two different cities, there was one common and preventable factor. Just before noon Sunday morning smoke filled the air on Henkle Street in Jeanerette. For five years the Declouet family lived in this... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - January 29, 2012

  January 29, 2012 1:08 PM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - January 29, 2012 Name: Amaro, Justin Charge: Possession Of Firearm/Carry.Co Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 400 Blk Crest Circle Youngsville, La Name: Arnaud, Justin Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 500 Blk Strawbourg DRV Lafayette, La... more »

• Lafayette Fire

  January 28, 2012 2:04 PM

  Lafayette Fire Department responded to a fire this morning on 2327 Moss Street to a reported house fire. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke and flames were coming from the front windows of the dwelling. Firefighters entered the dwelling and extinguished the fire within fifteen minutes. The house sustained heavy fire... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - January 28, 2012

  January 28, 2012 1:49 PM

  Name: Arceneaux, Allen Charge: Simple Criminal Damage To Prop Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Jw Lot 7 LAN Rayne, La Name: Champagne, Jill Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 300 Blk Deer Meadows BLV Broussard, La Name: Daigre, Merlin Charge: Aggrav. Battery... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  January 27, 2012 10:24 AM

  As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Jan 27, 2012 Name: Anderson, Ryke Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I Address: 100 Blk Londonderry Squar Lafayette, La Name: Bailey, Herbert Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 2900 Blk W... more »

• Tornado Watch for Today 01/25/12

  January 25, 2012 9:34 AM

  Severe weather is heade our way, and we are currently under a Tornado Watch for the following Louisiana parishes: ACADIA, ALLEN, AVOYELLES, BEAUREGARD, BIENVILLE, CALCASIEU, CALDWELL, CAMERON, DE SOTO, EVANGELINE, GRANT, JACKSON, JEFFERSON DAVIS, LAFAYETTE, LA SALLE, NATCHITOCHES, OUACHITA, RAPIDES, RED RIVER, SABINE,... more »

• Lafayette council to decide tax vote

  January 24, 2012 10:24 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Lafayette voters could be asked as early as April to approve a new half-cent sales tax dedicated to funding the police and fire departments. The Advocate reports the City-Parish Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to put the measure on an April 21 ballot.... more »

• Lafayette man found guilty in slaying

  January 23, 2012 10:46 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A Lafayette Parish jury has found Jamal James Carmouche guilty of manslaughter in the September 2010 shooting death of Markus Despanie. The jury deliberated for about three hours Friday before returning an 11-1 verdict in favor of the reduced charge of manslaughter Prosecutor Pat Magee said... more »

• UMC Could Cut Services Play Video

  January 20, 2012 7:32 PM

  Five services are in jeopardy at University Medical Center because of a state budget deficit. The services on the chopping block are ENT, Ob/ Gyn, the pediatric clinic, Ophthalmology and Orthopedics. Many parents are concerned about the pediatric services possibility being gone. Nurse Tammy Villalobos has worked at UMC's Pediatric... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report 01/18/2012

  January 18, 2012 9:33 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Jan 18, 2012. Name: Berger, Tommy Charge: Schedule Ii Arresting Agency: Penalties Address: 800 Blk NW Evangeline Lafayette, La Name: Blanchard, Brian Charge: Theft By Shoplifting/Value To Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 1800 Blk Eraste Landry Lafayette, La Name:... more »

• UMC Facing Possible Layoffs Play Video

  January 17, 2012 7:17 PM

  Many University Medical Center employees in Lafayette could soon be without a job. It's part of state budget reductions and everyone from nurses, to doctors to support staff are all at risk. People have been talking about possible layoffs at UMC for weeks, but confirmation came Tuesday in the... more »

• Some Residents Concerned About North Lafayette's Future Play Video

  January 16, 2012 7:36 PM

  The Albertson's location on the Evangeline Thruway is closing after being open for 17 years. Store executives said it's because they weren't making a profit. Now residents are worried about the future of North Lafayette. Lafayette resident, Brittany Simmons, said, "I don't understand why it's closing because its a good... more »

• LEF's 14th annual Teacher Awards Play Video

  January 16, 2012 9:29 AM

  Lafayette Education Foundation presents the 14th annual Teacher Awards!! It will be held at the Heymann Performing Arts Center on January 26, 2012. The event starts at 7:30pm, but students, family and fans should arrive around 7 to welcome all the nominees!! For more information please visit: www.lefoundation.org or... more »

• New commissioner school at Lafayette Clerk's office Play Video

  January 13, 2012 9:54 AM

  Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court Lafayette parish courthouse will be holding classes on Jan. 17-19, 2012 at 10a.m., 2p.m., and 5:30p.m. These classes will certify new commissioners to work this years upcoming elections. We will need about 800 election commissioners to assist in the elections. For more information... more »

• Major Construction Taking Place at UL Play Video

  January 12, 2012 4:03 PM

  After a much deserved break, thousands of UL Lafayette students returned to school Wednesday. This school year brings lots of excitement as UL has several major construction projects underway. Just last year, UL's new dorms became a reality and one week ago, the newsest dorms, Huger Hall opened.... more »

• Art Walk Downtown Alive 01/14/12 Play Video

  January 12, 2012 10:23 AM

  On January 14th, ArtWalk will be hosted by Downtown Lafayette Unlimited. The ArtWalk will be located in Downtown Lafayette at various galleries and on sidewalk displays. Come downtown from 6-9pm to enjoy art work from local artist and those from the Lafayette's Public School System. If any info is needed... more »