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• Acadiana Religious Leaders Reflect on 911

  September 11, 2011 12:19 PM

  Everyone remembers where they were 10 years ago tomorrow, but how people have dealt with the pass 10 years has been very different. KATC'S Chris Welty shows us, for many its been about keeping the faith. With the tenth anniversary of 9-11 just hours away, the world is reflecting... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- September 9, 2011

  September 9, 2011 8:01 AM

  Katrina M. Walker 27 years old of 617 Sebby Lane, Bayou Vista was arrested on 9-8-2011 at 2:36 pm for Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute and Stop Sign Violation. Agents of the Narcotics Task Force were patrolling the Bayou Vista area, when suspect vehicle was observed failing to... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 9, 2011

  September 9, 2011 7:59 AM

  On 9-8-2011 at 1:26 pm a Juvenile Male 12 years old of Bayou Vista was arrested for Theft. Deputy was conducting an investigation into a theft of a cell phone when suspect was developed. Deputy made contact with juvenile and his mother and after investigation juvenile was placed under arrest,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest September 9, 2011

  September 9, 2011 7:43 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 9, 2011 Name: Allen, Raymond Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1000 Blk 11th ST Lafayette, La Name: Auguillard, Kevin Charge: Simple Battery Charge And Pena Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Ned L ST Lafayette,... more »

• In NYC, a Police Force Just for Ground Zero

  August 7, 2011 2:45 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Twelve blocks north of ground zero, a stable that once held police horses has become a staging area for a World Trade Center site security force. The New York Police Department relocated the horses to house more than 200 police officers who are in charge of... more »

• LA Experiencing 726% Increase in Wildfires Compared to Last Year

  October 11, 2010 2:42 PM

  There has been 726% increase in wildfires compared to this time last year. KATC's Chris Paulsen will have the latest on how the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is handling the increase and what you can do to prevent them at 5 and 6. The Image is... more »

• Today in History-September 30, 2010

  September 30, 2010 11:00 AM

  Today is Thursday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2010. There are 92 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 30, 1938, after co-signing the Munich Agreement allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain praised the accord on his return... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 30, 2010

  September 30, 2010 7:30 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 30, 2010 Jacob T. Alcina 22 years old of 220 Jeffery St., Patterson was arrested on 9-29-2010 at 12:21 pm for Theft by Shoplifting and two warrants for Failure to Comply with Drug Court. Deputy was called to Wal-mart in Bayou Vista... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 30, 2010

  September 30, 2010 6:53 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 30, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Sep 30, 2010 Name: Batiste, Jarvis Charge: Municipal Purposes (Free Text) Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Elmer STR St.Martinville,... more »

• Today in History-September 28, 2010

  September 28, 2010 10:52 AM

  Today is Tuesday, Sept. 28, the 271st day of 2010. There are 94 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 28, 1920, eight members of the Chicago White Sox were indicted for allegedly throwing the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds in what... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest- September 28, 2010

  September 28, 2010 8:42 AM

  St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest Report- September 28, 2010 Larron Tinguee 33 years old of 1506 Hwy 318, Jeanerette, La., and Donald W. Gilbeau 43 years old of 724 Pepper Road, Jeanerette, La., were arrested on 9-27-2010 at 4:51 pm with Tinguee being charged with Possession of Marijuana,... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest- September 28, 2010

  September 28, 2010 8:22 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 28, 2010 On 9-27-2010 at 3:48 pm a Juvenile Male 16 years old of Franklin was arrested on a warrant for Criminal Trespass. Juvenile turned himself into the Sheriff's Office after learning of a warrant for his arrest. Juvenile was placed under... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest-September 28, 2010

  September 28, 2010 8:16 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 28, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Sep 28, 2010 Name: Bellard, Phill Charge: Cruelty To Juveniles Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 6800 Blk Cameron STR Duson,... more »

• Today in History-September 27, 2010

  September 27, 2010 11:10 AM

  Today is Monday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2010. There are 95 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 27, 1939, Warsaw, Poland, surrendered after weeks of resistance to invading forces from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II. ... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest-September 27, 2010

  September 27, 2010 8:02 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 27, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Alleman, Shawntel Charge: Man/Dist/Pos Of A Sch.I; Marij Arresting Agency: Broussard Pd Address: 2800 Blk W Pinhook Lafayette, La Name: Bernard, Ernest Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 300... more »

• Today in History-September 24, 2010

  September 24, 2010 4:10 PM

  Today is Friday, Sept. 24, the 267th day of 2010. There are 98 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 24, 1789, Congress passed a Judiciary Act which provided for an Attorney General and a Supreme Court. On this date: In 1869,... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest- September 24, 2010

  September 24, 2010 7:40 AM

  Latasha Thomas 23 years old of 606 Sixth St., Morgan City was arrested on 9-23-2010 at 11:49 am for Failure to Signal Lane Change, Child Restraint Required, Driving Under suspension, Possession of Xanax and Possession of CDS in the Presence of a Juvenile. Agent was patrolling the Morgan City area,... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest- September 24, 2010

  September 24, 2010 7:36 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 24, 2010 Nicole L. Clark 37 years old of 638 Terrebonne St., Morgan City was arrested on 9-23-2010 at 9:33 am on warrants for Issuing Worthless Checks and Failure to Appear on the charge of Theft. Suspect was located in the Courtroom,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest-September 24, 2010

  September 24, 2010 7:31 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 24, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Bonnet, Sylvania Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 1600 Blk E Simcoe ROA Lafayette, La Name: Bourque, Mitch Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 800... more »

• Today in History-September 22, 2010

  September 22, 2010 11:08 AM

  Today is Wednesday, Sept. 22, the 265th day of 2010. There are 100 days left in the year. Autumn arrives at 11:09 p.m. EDT. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 22, 1776, during the Revolutionary War, Capt. Nathan Hale, 21, was hanged as a spy by the British... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 22, 2010

  September 22, 2010 10:14 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 22, 2010 Angela Morse, age 30, 3018 2nd St., Basile, La., hold for outside agencies. Ray Mitchell, age 48, 540 Halsey St., Eunice, La., here for court. Anthony B. Smith, age 17, 691 St. Matthews, Opelousas, La., charged with theft... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 22, 2010

  September 22, 2010 9:09 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 22, 2010 Pansy I. Ardenaux 36 years old of 102 Dottie's Lane, Franklin was arrested on 9-21-2010 at 12:17 pm on warrants for Failure to Appear for Criminal Neglect of Family and Failure to Comply with Drug Court. Suspect was located at... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 22, 2010

  September 22, 2010 9:03 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 22, 2010 Name: Anderson, Terrance Charge: Viol Of Protective Orders Arresting Agency: Carencro Pd Address: 1000 Blk Hilda Breaux Bridge, La Name: Anderson, Edmond Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 200 Blk Verdum ST Lafayette, La Name:... more »

• Today in History-September 21, 2010

  September 21, 2010 3:44 PM

  Today is Tuesday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2010. There are 101 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 21, 1893, one of America's first horseless carriages was taken for a short test drive in Springfield, Mass. by Frank Duryea, who had designed... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest-September 21, 2010

  September 21, 2010 7:48 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 21, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Ardoin, Ashley Charge: Public Possession Of Alcoholi Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 42080 Blk Oneil LAN Tickfaw, La Name: Arnaud, Heather Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address:... more »

• Today in History-September 20, 2010

  September 20, 2010 10:55 AM

  Today is Monday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2010. There are 102 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 20, 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set out from Spain on five ships on a voyage to find a western passage... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest-September 20, 2010

  September 20, 2010 6:46 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 20, 2010 Name: Barker, Jerry Charge: Simple Battery Charge And Pena Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1500 Blk Hwy 360 Palmetto, La Name: Barlow, Lawrence Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 400 Blk Louveteau ROA Carencro, La... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest- September 14, 2010

  September 14, 2010 8:01 AM

  St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest Report- September 14, 2010 Sara L. Sauce 30 years old of Pelican Place Trailer Park, Bayou L'Ourse, La. was arrested on 9-13-2010 at 5:42 pm for Possession of Loritab. Agent had conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 90 in the Patterson area, when... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest- September 14, 2010

  September 14, 2010 7:58 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest- September 14, 2010 Evelyn Hawkins 40 years old of 307 MLK Blvd., Franklin was arrested on 9-13-2010 at 12:50 pm on a warrant for Assisting an Escape. Warrant stems from a December 2000 incident where suspect helped a suspect to escape after being placed... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest-September 14, 2010

  September 14, 2010 7:54 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 14, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Antoine, Troycell Charge: Aggr. Burglary Chg/Penalty:If Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Rich Angel DRV Carencro, La Name: Batiste, Ronald Charge: Enter/Remain In Places/On Land Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 300 Blk... more »

• Today in History September 10, 2010

  September 10, 2010 6:07 PM

  Today is Friday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2010. There are 112 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 10, 1960, Hurricane Donna, a dangerous Category 4 storm, struck the Florida Keys. (In the days that followed, Donna crossed over the Florida Peninsula... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 10, 2010

  September 10, 2010 10:19 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 10, 2010 Bobby Lee Augustus, age 28, 163 Twisted Oaks Rd., Opelousas, La., charged with disturbing the peace by intoxication. Brandon Charles LeJeune, age 25, 179 Soileau Rd., Eunice, La., charged with driving while intoxicated-3rd offense, illegal tinted windshield/side windows, operating... more »

• Franklin Daily Arrest Report- September 10, 2010

  September 10, 2010 10:11 AM

  Franklin Daily Arrest Report- September 10, 2010 September 9, 2010 at 9:41 AM, AARON M. GUILLORY, 29, of Iberia Street - Franklin, LA was arrested and charged with Theft and Forgery. Ms. Guillory was processed and later transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center where she was... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 10, 2010

  September 10, 2010 7:28 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 10, 2010 Tony P. Hale 32 years old of 111 Robicheaux Lane, Verdunville was arrested on 9-9-2010 at 9:56 am on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Issuing Worthless Checks. Deputy was called to above location in reference... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 10, 2010

  September 10, 2010 6:53 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 10, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Alexander, Michelle Charge: Forgery: Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1700 Blk Nursery Hwy ROA Breaux Bridge, La Name: Bacque, John Charge: Possession Of Marijuana Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 8, 2010

  September 8, 2010 7:35 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 8, 2010 Dung Van Pham 47 years old of 1602 Barrow St., Amelia was arrested on 9-7-2010 at 9:35 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Suspect turned himself into the Morgan City Sheriff's Office after learning of a warrant for... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 8, 2010

  September 8, 2010 7:32 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 08, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Angelle, Dwayne Charge: Hold For Court Arresting Agency: Allen Parish So Address: 200 Blk Smithy ROA Sunset, La Name: Benjamin, Anishaquants Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 300... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- September 7,, 2010

  September 7, 2010 9:05 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- September 7, 2010 Allison F. Lacombe 45 years old of 12606 Tupelo Circle, Erath, La. was arrested on 9-3-2010 at 7:24 pm for Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Failure to Use Turn Signal. Agent was patrolling the Morgan... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 7, 2010

  September 7, 2010 8:48 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 7, 2010 On 9-3-2010 at 11:00 am a Juvenile Male 16 years old of Patterson was arrested for Simple Battery and Disturbing the Peace. Deputy working at the St.MaryAlternative School arrested above juvenile for committing a battery upon another student and causing... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 7, 2010

  September 7, 2010 8:43 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 7, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Delgado, Santos Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 4400 Blk Verot School RD Lafayette, La Name: Dias, Fernando Charge: Theft Of Goods Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 6, 2010

  September 6, 2010 8:29 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 6, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Sep 06, 2010 Name: Alvey, Thomas Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk 12th STR Lafayette, La Name:... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- September 2, 2010

  September 2, 2010 9:07 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest- September 2, 2010 Katie Rochel 27 years old of 421 Park St., Apt. # 2, Patterson was arrested on 9-1-2010 at 12:20 pm for Possession of a Legend Drug (Promethazine Hydrochloride) and Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug Free Zone). Agents of the... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 2, 2010

  September 2, 2010 6:39 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 2, 2010 Name: Anderson, Angie Charge: Expired Motor Vehicle Inspect Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 100 Blk S Beadle Lafayette, La Name: Arceneaux, Daisy Charge: Monetary Instrument Abuse Char Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk W Foch STR Lafayette,... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- September 1, 2010

  September 1, 2010 7:59 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- September 1, 2010 Lasharri Loston 32 years old of 1160 Hwy 318, Jeanerette was arrested on 8-31-2010 at 2:10 pm for No Turn Signal, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 1, 2010

  September 1, 2010 7:56 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 1, 2010 Charles P. Randolph Jr. 41 years old of 624 Bush St., Morgan City was arrested on 8-31-2010 at 11:40 am on a warrant for Failure to Comply with Drug Court . Suspect was located at his residence, placed under arrest... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 1, 2010

  September 1, 2010 6:48 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- September 1, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Angelle, Lawrence Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 200 Blk Rampart STR Carencro, La Name: Arnaud, Heather Charge: Fail To Report An Accident - Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S... more »

• 2010 Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday is September 3rd, 4th, & 5th

  August 31, 2010 5:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Hunters and campers can save money this weekend on a wide range of supplies including firearms, ammunition, hunting knives and certain clothing items. The 2010 Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday takes place Friday, September 3, through Sunday, September 5. During these three days, eligible items... more »

• Fort Polk Combat Brigade Deploys Sept., Oct.

  August 26, 2010 6:25 AM

  FORT POLK, La. (AP) - The Army combat brigade stationed at Fort Polk will leave for Afghanistan in October. A deployment ceremony for the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, is scheduled Sept. 30 at Fort Polk's Honor Field. Fort Polk spokesman Scott Stearns says it will take about... more »

• Lafayette to Profile as a Top Retirement Town in the September/October Issue

  July 30, 2010 5:37 PM

  Press Release: Where to Retire magazine, the only magazine in America geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions, has selected Lafayette, LA, to profile as a top retirement town in the September/October issue which mails to subscribers nationwide on July 30, 2010. Where to Retire editor Mary Lu Abbott... 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 »

• LRA Remains Strong in September

  October 23, 2009 11:41 AM

  September was a good month in terms of the numbers of passengers flying in and out of Lafayette Regional Airport (LRA). The number of enplanements, the number of passengers boarding flights, was the fifth best September on record. Deplanements, the number of passengers arriving at LRA, marked the fourth highest... more »

• Abbeville Man Wanted for Adier Road Murder

  October 8, 2009 2:42 PM

  According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, Detectives with the Sheriff's Office, as well as officers with the U.S. Marshals Service and Abbeville P.D. have now developed a suspect in the case where a body was found burnt beyond recognition in a pick-up truck off of Adier Road north of... more »

• Lafayette Man Arrested for Forgery and Theft

  October 1, 2009 1:56 PM

  The Lafayette City Marshal's Office has reported the arrest of Kurt John. Authorities say John was arrested without incident in the 3900 block of Ridge Road on October 1. Kurt John was accused of acquiring a book of stolen checks and issuing nine of those checks to businesses within Lafayette.... more »

• I-49 Southbound Closed for Guard Rail Work

  September 30, 2009 8:11 AM

  The left lane of I-49, in the southbound direction from I-10 to the Pont des Mouton exit ramp, will be closed for guard rail work. It will be closed tonight (Wednesday, September 30) beginning at 8:00 p.m. and should re-open at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning (October 1). more »

• Egg's 'N Issues

  September 29, 2009 7:30 AM

  It's all about Eggs 'n Issues today, the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce will host the breakfast and discussion this morning (Tuesday, September 29) from 7 to 9 at the Petroleum Club. The Chamber will also be honoring the Independent's Women Who Mean Business honorees at this event. more »

• Body Found in Burning Vehicle

  September 28, 2009 10:31 AM

  According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, Detectives with the Sheriff's Office, State Fire Marshalls Office, Acadiana Crime Lab and State Police Auto Theft are investigating the cause of death associated with that of a body found in a burning vehicle early this morning on Adier Road north of Abbeville.... more »

• Taste of Acadiana

  September 28, 2009 9:46 AM

  5th Annual Taste of Acadiana Fundraiser October 14, 2009 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Parc International Downtown 337-993-3354 Taste of Acadiana consists of several restaurants in the Acadiana area who will participate and bring food for our guests to taste. Net proceeds will benefit the Acadiana Apartment Association and the... more »

• St. Martinville Cake Designers Make National TV Debut

  September 28, 2009 8:17 AM

  Two local ladies are made their national TV debut Monday night. Martha Herbert and Becky Guidry, the two sisters behind Southern Ladies Designer Cakes competed on the Ultimate Cake Off on The Learning Channel. The St. Martinville natives won the competition with their automobile inspired cake. more »

• Big Three Stories for Thursday, September 28th

  September 28, 2009 7:53 AM

  Time now for our big three stories for Monday, September 28th: The manhunt ended in death after a child was raped, an elderly man murdered and a teen slashed. Suspect John Lathan was fatally shot while authorities attempted to arrest him. Lathan was wanted by the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office... more »

• Acadian Baptist Center Opens New Dining Hall

  September 24, 2009 4:10 PM

  Acadian Baptist Center held a ground-breaking ceremony on September 16, 2009, to celebrate the expansion project of its dining hall. Completion of the 8,000 square-foot cafeteria/multi-purpose room is anticipated near the end of the year and will enable the camp and retreat center to more effectively serve approximately 12,000 people... 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 »

• Free Tutoring for Students

  September 24, 2009 8:35 AM

  NP Moss middle and Carencro high school students are eligible for some free tutoring. The supplemental education is part of the No Child Left Behind law. Parents should contact the school board for more information. Applications are due next Tuesday (September 29th). more »

• Big 3 Stories: Wednesday, September 23, 2009

  September 23, 2009 8:03 AM

  The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted abduction. The Sheriff's Office tells KATC that two boys ---10 and 11 years old ---were riding their bikes around nine o'clock Sunday night when a white man in a car drove up next to them. The boys told the Sheriff's Office... more »

• Road Closed: Vermilion Parish LA 699

  September 22, 2009 2:30 PM

  Please be advised that LA 699, 3 miles west of US 167 in Vermilion Parish will be closed to vehicular traffic for bridge replacement beginning on Monday, September 28, 2009, weather permitting. The new structure should be completed in approximately 3 weeks. A detour will be provided and consists... more »

• 16th Annual Tinsel & Treasures

  September 22, 2009 8:40 AM

  16th Annual Tinsel & Treasures: The fun begins on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 and ends on Friday, September 25, 2009 at the Cajundome Convention Center. Tickets are needed and can be purchased at "Headquarters"(504 Richland Ave.) for $8 or later at the door. Preview Party: 7pm Wednesday, September... more »

• J. HAROLD FONTENOT: 1936- 2009

  September 21, 2009 3:18 PM

  It is with great sadness that the St. Landry Homestead family announces the untimely death of its Chairman of the Board, CEO and President, Mr. J. Harold Fontenot, on Sunday, September 20, 2009. The employees of the Homestead wish to extend to Mr. Fontenot's family their sincere condolences and sympathy.... more »

• Acadiana Symphony: Festive Celebration

  September 21, 2009 2:52 PM

  Friday, September 25, 2009 7:30pm Heyman Performing Arts Center www.acadianasymphony.org 291-5555 The Acadiana Symphony would like to invite everyone to an upcoming concert. A Baton Rouge composer who has arranged four traditional cajun songs for orchastra and chorus will be performing. Also, Paul Baker and the L.J. Alleman Chorus will... more »

• New Iberia Railroad & Drainage Getting Fixed

  September 21, 2009 2:24 PM

  New Iberia has always had flooding, water buildup, and drainage problems after it rains, and locals are doubtful that anything will change. "We've always been promised that something's going to be done and we've yet to see anything done about it," said one resident. A big railroad reconstruction... more »

• Joey Durel Listening Tour: Youngsville

  September 21, 2009 2:00 PM

  Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel is continuing his listening tour this week. The next meeting will be held this evening (Monday, September 21) in Youngville. His goal is to hear what residents want their community to look like in the future. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30pm inside the Youngville... more »

• Iberia Parish Parish Street Repair

  September 21, 2009 1:44 PM

  The asphalt street repair project in Iberia Parish kicks off this morning (Monday, September 21). Crews will be repairing roadways at the following railroad crossings throughout the parish: Bahon Street, Oswald Street, Edward Street, Doremus Road, Barbin Reaux Drive, Landry Drive and Marjie Street. The project should take about a... more »

• Pedestrian Dies at Scene of Accident

  September 21, 2009 1:38 PM

  A Palmetto pedestrian is dead after being hit by a car. It happened around 10:25 Friday night in the westbound lane of Louisiana-ten in St. Landry Parish. 48-year old Wallace Zachary Junior was walking when a vehicle in the eastbound lane tried to pass another vehicle and hit him. Zachary... more »

• Opelousas Child Drowns Over Weekend

  September 21, 2009 9:07 AM

  VINTON, La. (AP) - Authorities say 12-year-old boy from Opelousas apparently drowned in Vinton over the weekend. Witnesses told Vinton police that Joseph Staton disappeared from a party Saturday and was found floating in swimming pool. Staton was pronounced dead at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. Calcasieu Parish Coroner's Office lead... more »

• Hospice of Acadiana: Healthcare Decision Seminar

  September 21, 2009 8:54 AM

  Hospice of Acadiana: Healthcare Decision Seminar On Wednesday, September 23, 2009 , beginning at 5pm until 7pm , there will be a free healthcare seminar (open to the public). Billy Mouton will be offering legal advise, a social worker will be on hand to help you start the conversation... more »