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• Voucher program lawsuit hearing pushed to November

  October 12, 2012 8:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Arguments in a lawsuit by teacher unions and local school boards challenging the constitutionality of Gov. Bobby Jindal's statewide voucher program have been pushed back to November. Judge Tim Kelley had planned a hearing next week. But he's rescheduled it to Nov. 28, setting aside... more »

• Nov. vote set to fill Vermilion board vacancy

  July 9, 2012 7:22 AM

  ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) - Vermilion Parish voters will decide on Nov. 6 who will replace retired Vermilion Parish School Board member Bill Searle. The Advocate reports the school board approved the election date in a special board meeting last week. Searle, a retired farmer from Gueydan, served on the board... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 26, 2010

  November 26, 2010 8:57 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 26th, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Alexander, Dominique Charge: Disturbing The Peace Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1500 Blk Louisiana AVE Lafayette, La Name: Bonin, Barrett Charge: Disturbing The Peace Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 25, 2010

  November 25, 2010 9:40 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 25, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Amos, Tyson Charge: Hold For St. Landry Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 2100 Blk Edie STR Maurice, La Name: Apple, Brandon Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 19, 2010

  November 19, 2010 7:58 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 19, 2010 Edwin Charles Burke age 38 of 302 Carol Rd Bayou Vista, La was arrested on 11-18-10 at 521 am on warrant for Failure to appear for Court on charge of Issuing Worthless Checks and also during a traffic stop he... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 19, 2010

  November 19, 2010 7:28 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 19th, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Alexander, Kenward Charge: Schedule Ii Arresting Agency: Penalties Address: 1100 Blk Foreman DRV Lafayette, La Name: Andrus, Jeanne Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 2700 Blk N Evangeline... more »

• Alzheimer's Disease - FREE memory screening day today

  November 16, 2010 6:23 AM

  As you may know, November is Alzheimer's disease awareness month.The Alzheimer's foundation of America is hosting national memory screening day today. NMSD provides free, confidential memory screenings to individuals concerned about memory loss with the objective of early detection and intervention, with a goal of ensuring a diagnosis early... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 15, 2010

  November 15, 2010 8:30 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 15th, 2010 Tabatha Billiot age 24 of 1118B Francis St Patterson La was arrested on 11-12-10 at 1009 am on charge of Driving under suspension following a traffic stop on Hwy 90. Released on summons. Jose Israel Cedillo-Guerrero age 29 of... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 15, 2010

  November 15, 2010 7:51 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 15th, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Bonnet, Georgia Charge: Resisting An Officer Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1600 Blk N University AVE Lafayette, La Name: Bruce, Ashley Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 500... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 11, 2010

  November 11, 2010 7:42 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- November 11, 2010 Name: Aguillon Monroy, Jose Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 700 Blk Lagneaux Lot 6 RD Lafayette, La Name: Ames, Javeuin Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1100 Blk Zin Zin ROA Breaux... more »

• LHC Group to Release Earnings November 1

  October 8, 2010 2:46 PM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - LHC Group, the Lafayette-based provider of home health and hospice services, said Friday that it will report its earnings for the quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30 on Nov. 1. The company said the report will be released after the close of U.S. financial markets. more »

• Ban On Offshore Drilling In Florida Waters On November Ballot

  July 8, 2010 5:35 PM

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Gov. Charlie Crist has called a special session of the state Legislature to get a constitutional ban on offshore oil drilling in Florida waters on the November ballot. Crist on Thursday said the session will be held July 20 to July 23. Crist has said he... more »

• Arrest made in Northside Veterinary Hospital robbery

  December 1, 2009 2:05 PM

  The St. Landry Sheriff's Office and the Eunice Police Department have arrested three men for a pharmacy burglary in Eunice that took place on November 25, 2009. Jason Lavergne, Derek Holcomb and Mitchell Aucoin have been accused of stealing illegal narcotics and a safe from Northside Veterinary Hospital. Sheriff... more »

• Acadia Crime Stoppers: Residential Burglary

  December 1, 2009 12:21 PM

  The Crowley Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into a residential burglary, which occurred in the 600 block of East 17th Street. The burglary during the week November 16th to November 23rd. The victims were out of town during the burglary and suspects gained entry by force. While inside,... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 30, 2009

  November 30, 2009 8:41 AM

  Date: November 30, 2009: According to Sheriff David Naquin during the Weekend period the Sheriff's Office responded to 107 complaints over the past period and reports the following arrests: Crystal Stansbury, age 30 of Bellview Drive Franklin, La was arrested on 11-27-09 at 105am and charged with... more »

• New Iberia street repair to begin

  November 25, 2009 3:42 PM

  The Asphalt Street Repair Project will begin on Monday, November 30, 2009 in the following areas: Rita Street Danny Street Weldon Street Bergerie Street Calhoun Street Twenty Arpent Road E. First Street Carter Street Rex Street The duration... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 24, 2009

  November 25, 2009 11:10 AM

  Congratulations to Erika Campbell from Abbeville! Erika is the winner of KATC's 300-hundred-dollar Show Me the Money giveaway for Tuesday, November 24, 2009. more »

• Lafayette Woman In Critical Condition After Crash

  November 24, 2009 11:55 AM

  Iberia Parish- Yesterday (November 23, 2009), troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a 3 vehicle crash on US 90 west of Darnell Rd. in Iberia Parish, that left one woman in critical condition. The eastbound lanes of US 90 were closed due to the crash, and did... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 23, 2009

  November 24, 2009 8:46 AM

  Congratulations to Buffy Himel of Scott! Buffy is the winner of KATC's Show Me the Money giveaway for Monday, November 23, 2009. more »

• Sunday morning crash clamis life of Texas man

  November 23, 2009 1:16 PM

  One person was killed in a Sunday morning crash when the vehicle he was a passenger in ran off Highway 12 west of Starks and struck a tree. Killed was James English, 18, from Orange, Texas. English was seated in the rear of vehicle behind the driver when the... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 20, 2009

  November 23, 2009 12:46 PM

  Congratulations to Glen Clark of Duson! Glen is the winner of KATC's Show Me the Money giveaway for Friday, November 20th, 2009. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 19, 2009

  November 20, 2009 7:56 AM

  Congratulations to Ursula Hawkins of Rayne! Ursula is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Thursday, November 19, 2009. more »

• UL Lafayette Preview Day

  November 19, 2009 11:13 AM

  LAFAYETTE - High school juniors and seniors from across Louisiana are invited to visit the University of Louisiana at Lafayette during Preview Day on Nov. 21. This is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to learn more about the university, meet with current students and faculty and tour... more »

• St. Mary Parish teens arrested for drug possession

  November 19, 2009 9:21 AM

  The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Patterson Police Department Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept., report the following arrests: Zachary Dupre age 18 of Canal St. Jeanerette, La and Jaimie Minor... more »

• Acadia Crime Stoppers: Kwik Stop Burglary

  November 18, 2009 11:58 AM

  Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish is asking for the public's assistance to identify the 3 Suspects who committed a Commercial Burglary in the early morning hours of Monday November 9, 2009. The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office needs your help to identify the suspects who broke into the Kwik Stop... more »

• St. Landry Crime Stoppers: Ortego Oil

  November 18, 2009 10:32 AM

  This week St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a burglary that happened in Opelousas, La. Sometime between 5:45 PM on November 11th and 6:40 AM on November 12th, someone went 125 Country Lane, Opelousas, and burglarized Ortego Oil. Entry was gained by someone throwing a large concrete... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 17, 2009

  November 18, 2009 7:47 AM

  Congratulations to CJ Dupre of Carencro! CJ is the winner of KATC's $300 Show me the Money Giveaway for Tuesday, November 17, 2009. The contest ends soon so hurry and register for your chance to win. more »

• LGMC receives surgery excellence award

  November 17, 2009 11:41 AM

  Lafayette General Top 5% in Nation for Orthopedic Surgery, HealthGrades 2010 Lafayette General again receives surgery excellence award, this time for Orthopedic Surgery Excellence, 2010, from HealthGrades, an independent healthcare ratings company. The hospital will recognize staff and physicians at announcement/celebration on November 17, at 11:30 am, hospital... more »

• St. Landry Arrest Report: November 17, 2009

  November 17, 2009 10:36 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for November 17th 2009. John Jeff Basco,age 47, Saizon St., Port Barre, La., drug court. Paul Comeaux, age 41, Gayle Dr., Church Point, La., sentenced 90 days in the parish jail. Blake Cannon Reine, age 24, Ryne... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 16, 2009

  November 17, 2009 7:27 AM

  Congratulations to Selena Pontiff of Abbeville! Selena is the winner of the $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Monday, November 16, 2009! more »

• "Reading in Red" Bus Tour

  November 16, 2009 9:02 AM

  The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is hosting the "Reading in Red" Bus Tour on November 16-17, 2009. "Reading in Red" is a bus tour to promote literacy and give back to student-athletes' former elementary schools. Student-athletes will be visiting elementary schools in the Acadiana area, and... more »

• Tweeters on hand for shuttle launch

  November 16, 2009 8:38 AM

  CYBERSPACE (AP) - The Space Shuttle Atlantis won't be the only thing flying when it lifts off from Florida today. The fingers of about 100 huge NASA fans will also be flying - across keyboards as they tweet details of the liftoff. For the first time ever, NASA has invited... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 16, 2009

  November 16, 2009 8:33 AM

  St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Press Release Date: November 16, 2009 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the past weekend period the Sheriff's Office responded to 97 complaints over the past period and reports the following arrests: Tanika Babineaux age 20 of 103 Rosemary st, Franklin, La was... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 13, 2009

  November 14, 2009 11:57 AM

  Congratulations to Michael Guilbeau of Lafyette! Michael is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Friday, November 13, 2009. Enter our giveaway and keep watching our late edition Monday's through Friday's when we announce another lucky winner. more »

• Lafayette Churches Comes Together for Health Care Reform

  November 13, 2009 12:02 PM

  Lafayette, LA - Pastors and church members will come together to worship, pray and fellowship around the need for health care reform. The local faith community is coming together to declare that after decades of waiting, now is the time to finally deliver comprehensive reform. Over 200 people will... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 13, 2009

  November 13, 2009 8:24 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for November 13, 2009: Name: Armont, Conrad Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 200 Blk French CT Carencro, La Name: Avie, Brennon Charge: Bicycles; Front Lamps; Side Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Lilly STR Lafayette,... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 13, 2009

  November 13, 2009 8:21 AM

  According to Sheriff David Naquin during the past 24HR period the Sheriff's Office responded to 40 complaints over the past period and reports the following arrests: Leslie Janell Matthews, age 33 of 178 Friendship alley, Amelia, La. was arrested on 11-12-09 at 859am on one count of Issuing Worthless... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 12, 2009

  November 13, 2009 7:44 AM

  Congratulations to Lecretia Rabone of Lafayette! Lecretia is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Thursday, November 12, 2009. Keep watching each weeknight as we announce a winner during our 10pm newscast. more »

• Road Closed: Evangeline Parish Construction

  November 12, 2009 3:04 PM

  La 104 approximately 6.4 miles east of La 13 in Evangeline Parish will be closed Monday, November 16, 2009, and Tuesday, November 17, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for bridge repairs, weather permitting. The detour will consist of La 1161 and La 29. DOTD appreciates your patience and... more »

• Crime Stoppers: Thibodeaux Electric

  November 12, 2009 11:39 AM

  This week St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a simple burglary that happened in Lawtell, La. Sometime during the evening of November 4th or early morning of November 5, 2009, someone went to Thibodeaux Electric in Lawtell and stole several tools. The tools were in a work... more »

• "Just Desserts" awards slated for tonight

  November 12, 2009 11:18 AM

  The League of Women Voters of Lafayette will present its second annual Just Desserts community awards event this evening at 7:00 p.m. Honorees are recognized for their outstanding accomplishments, excellence in performance, and leadership through motivating others, in keeping with the missions and policy commitments of the League. ... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 12, 2009

  November 12, 2009 10:52 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for November 12, 2009. Nicholas S. Fontenot, age 47, 1067 Belaire Cove Rd., Ville Platte, La., arrested by Louisiana State Police, hold for outside agencies. Nathan Warren Guidry, age 43, 1434 Jackson St., Opelousas, La., arrested on a... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 11, 2009

  November 12, 2009 7:20 AM

  Congratulations to Terry Bosley of Lafayette! Terry is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Tune in every weeknight at 10pm when we announce another lucky winner. more »

• More offshore platforms are becoming active following Ida

  November 11, 2009 3:57 PM

  Tropical Storm Ida Activity Statistics Update - November 11, 2009: Minerals Management Service monitors activities through its Continuity of Operations Plan NEW ORLEANS - Offshore oil and gas operators in the Gulf of Mexico are reboarding platforms and rigs and restoring production following Tropical Storm Ida. The Minerals Management... more »

• UL and UL Monroe team up for Military Appreciation Day

  November 11, 2009 1:57 PM

  LAFAYETTE - In celebration of the Second Annual Military Appreciation Day, both bands from UL Lafayette and UL Monroe will perform together during the halftime entertainment on November 21st when Financial Concepts presents the Ragin' Cajuns and the Warhawks at Cajun Field. "The ULM band will perform with the Pride... more »

• Ref's call sends IceGator coach over the edge

  November 11, 2009 1:39 PM

  IceGators' interim head coach and president/general manager Brent Sapergia is unable to maintain his composure after a referee's decision at the Pensacola Ice Flyers game on Friday (November 6). Sapergia received a game misconduct for the second straight night and was suspended from coaching, indefinitely, by the league. A new... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 10, 2009

  November 11, 2009 11:52 AM

  Congratulations to Dondra Pellerin of Franklin! Dondra is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Keep watching each night at 10pm when we announce another winner. more »

• Lucille Jolivette "MaMa Kag" Senegal 1909-2009

  November 10, 2009 1:09 PM

  Rayne - Funeral services will be held at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. for Lucille Jolivette Senegal, 100, who died Thursday, November 5, 2009 in Meadowbrook Specialty Hospital in Lafayette, LA. Interment will be in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery... more »

• Lafayette: Sobriety Check Point Scheduled

  November 10, 2009 12:58 PM

  On Thursday, November 12, 2009, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., the Lafayette Police Department and the Lafayette Sheriff's Office will be conducting an OWI Checkpoint within the incorporated limits of Lafayette. The purpose of the checkpoint is to target impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 9, 2009

  November 10, 2009 7:40 AM

  Congratulations to Anthony Tauzin of New Iberia! Anthony is the winner of the $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Monday, November 9, 2009. Stay tuned to KATC and KATC.com as we announce another winner tonight at 10pm. more »

• Veteran's Day Cut-a-Thon

  November 9, 2009 4:01 PM

  Veterans Day Cut-a-Thon: Sport Clips Haircuts will host a Cut-a-Thon Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11, during which $1 per haircut service, as well as collected donations, will be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars' Operation Uplink program for soldiers to call home this holiday season. We have w... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 9, 2009

  November 9, 2009 11:11 AM

  This Lafayette Sheriff's report contains the daily arrests for November 09, 2009: Name: Austin, William Charge: St. Martin Parish Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 400 Blk Laurie DR Scott, La Name: Daniels, Quentin Charge: Pwitd Sch.I Substance Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 500 Blk Pecan STR... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 6, 2009

  November 7, 2009 10:02 AM

  Congratulations to Michelle Allen of Jeanerette. Michelle is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Friday, November 6, 2009. Keep watching each night at 10pm to see if your the next winner! more »

• PGCA hosts annual Philanthropy Day Awards

  November 6, 2009 1:25 PM

  The Planned Giving Council of Acadiana (PGCA) is a nonprofit organization which provides a forum for the exchange of planned giving ideas in the Acadiana area of Louisiana. The mission of the PGCA is to help ensure that planned giving donors in our communities are professionally served, and that their... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 6, 2009

  November 6, 2009 11:43 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for November 6, 2009: Dwayne Anthony Domingue, age 24, Osage Trail, Church Point, La., charged with simple criminal damage to property and simple battery. Malcolm James Dekerlegand, Jr., age 36, Old School Rd., Arnaudville, La., arrested and a... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 5, 2009

  November 6, 2009 7:47 AM

  Congratulations to Ronnie LeJeune of New Iberia! Ronnie is the winner of our $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for November 5, 2009. more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 5, 2009

  November 5, 2009 8:20 AM

  According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 31 complaints and reports the following arrests for November 5, 2009: Joshua Pojar 27 yoa of Federal Ave., Morgan City was arrested on 11-4-2009 at 6:27 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks.... more »

• All-You-Can-Eat Gumbo Cook-Off

  November 5, 2009 7:52 AM

  The 10th annual Chevron Gumbo cook-off gets stirring today (Thursday, November 5). It's an all you can eat lunch benefiting United Way of Acadiana. Just purchase your 5-dollar ticket at the event in the back parking lot of the Chevron office on Johnston Street. The grub goes on from 11:30... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 3, 2009

  November 4, 2009 7:48 AM

  Congratulations to Sonya Alleman of Rayne! Sonya is the winner of our $300 Show Me the Money Giveaway for Tuesday, November 3, 2009. more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 3, 2009

  November 3, 2009 10:45 AM

  Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report for November 03, 2009: Name: Aggison, Nakiel Charge: Possession Of Marijuana Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Ann STR Grand Coteau, La Name: Alves Iii, Robert Charge: Careless Operation Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I Address: 400 Blk... more »

• Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office - BASE Mentoring Program

  November 2, 2009 1:38 PM

  November 2, 2009-The Acadia BASE Mentoring Program, sponsored by the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office will be hosting a fundraising event on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Chef Roy's Restaurant in Rayne. Tickets to the event can be purchased for $100.00 per couple. The event will include: -Social hour from... more »

• Relic of Mary Magdalene in Acadiana

  November 2, 2009 1:20 PM

  A purported relic of Saint Mary Magdalene is attracting crowds in Abbeville. This is the first time the two-thousand year old tibia, or shin bone, has been in the United States. The visit began with a procession for the holy relic encased in glass. Auggie Babbitt traveled from Texas for... more »

• New Center Name to be Unveiled at Opelousas Council Meeting

  November 2, 2009 11:59 AM

  (November 2, 2009) - The official name of the City of Opelousas' new civic center will be unveiled to the public this week during the City Council Committee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, at 4:00 pm. The new name is the result of a month long community wide... more »

• Road Closed: Opelousas, detours given

  November 2, 2009 11:00 AM

  Beginning Wednesday, November 4, 2009 , LA 3043 will be closed ½ mile north of its South Junction with LA 104 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, for railroad repairs. Work will begin at 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last until 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. The detour will consist of... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 2, 2009

  November 2, 2009 8:29 AM

  According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 72 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 99 complaints and reports the following arrests: Scottie J. Orgeron 42 yoa of 182 Gemini St., Lockport, La. was arrested on 10-30-2009 at 12:32 pm on warrants for Lafourche Parish for DWI 2nd and... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 2, 2009

  November 2, 2009 7:36 AM

  Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report for November 2, 2009: Name: Carriere, Daryan Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Adrienne STR Lafayette, La Name: Carter, Joel Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Gordon Crockett Lafayette, La ... more »

• Secretariat Casting Rescheduled

  October 30, 2009 2:22 PM

  Casting for 70's extras for the film Secretariat has been rescheduled. The promo day will now take place on Monday, November 2 instead of Sunday, November 1. Questions or concerns can be emailed to triplecrownextras@gmail.com more »

• Food collection for the needy in Lafayette

  October 30, 2009 2:02 PM

  Delhomme Funeral Home and Sts. Leo Seton Catholic School will be joining forces for the month of November to collect food for the needy in Lafayette. Throughout November, people can drop of non-perishable food items at either Lafayette location. Please call Daniel at 235-9449 for more details. more »

• Flu Shots Available in Lafayette

  October 30, 2009 9:58 AM

  KATC has partnered with Lourdes in our year long "Living Right" campaign. On Saturday, November 7th, we will be giving out seasonal flu shots for $20 dollars. The shots will be administered at Academy Sports on Ambassador Caffery from 10:30am to 1:30pm. The supply is limited and given on a... more »

• Bayou Tigre Repairs

  October 30, 2009 9:13 AM

  The referenced Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development project to repair the bridge located at Bayou Tigre on La 330 has been awarded to Boland Marine & Mafg. Co., Inc. at a low bid cost of $432,900.00. The contractor has been issued a conditional work order start date of November... more »

• Surviving the Holidays

  October 21, 2009 3:03 PM

  "Surviving the Holidays" is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people with hurts, habits, and hang-ups or for those facing the holidays after the loss of a loved one or a separation or divorce. The seminar will be held on Sunday, November 15, from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist... more »

• Rayne Frog Festival Parade

  October 19, 2009 2:19 PM

  The Rayne Frog Festival Committee is preparing for the 37th annual Rayne Frog Festival which will be held November 12-15, 2009. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 14th at 3:00pm. The parade will line up on American Legion Drive, travel up North Adams and the Boulevard and end at... more »

• Barnes & Noble Gift Wrapping Opportunities

  October 8, 2009 12:14 PM

  Barnes & Noble still has "gift wrapping openings" for those who would like to help wrap Christmas presents. Selected dates are November 27 & 29 as well as December 14 - 17 and 24th. For more information call the Barnes & Noble Community Relations Manager at 989-4142. more »

• LGC: Non-Profits will Receive Funding Again

  September 30, 2009 10:08 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Twenty-three nonprofit organizations that received funding from Lafayette Consolidated Government this year will receive funding again in the 2009-10 fiscal year that begins November 1. The Lafayette City-Parish Council voted 6 to 3 Tuesday to approve funding for all agencies for a total of $452,723. The... more »