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Lafayette Company Collecting Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Jude Walker — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:48:33 +0000

BTI Services in Lafayette will be holding a donation drive to gather supplies for those affected by the devastating tornado in Oklahoma. (BTI has a location in Oklahoma City and many of the company's employees were affected by the storm.)

Lafayette Weather – Wet Wednesday

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:42:18 +0000

Flashes of lightning and the rumble of thunder have been a part of the early morning ambiance this Wednesday in the Lafayette area.

Intoxicated Kenner Mom Leaves Baby In Vehicle While She Hangs Out In Bar

Michael Scott — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51:54 +0000

Kenner mother Lavenia Suren is being booked with child desertion after Police found her in a bar while her 3 month baby stayed strapped in her vehicle. From KATC : Sgt. Brian McGregor, spokesman for the Kenner Police Department, tells The Times-Picayune he infant was strapped into a baby carrier inside the vehicle — with [...]

Family Night Kicks Off Sun Belt Conference Tournament Tonight at 'The Tigue' in Lafayette

Jude Walker — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:38:38 +0000

The Family Night Celebration happens tonight as everyone is invited to "The Tigue" for a fun, free evening of entertainment. Gates open at 6pm.

Lafayette Police Officer Richard "Ricky" Rees Laid To Rest Today

KPEL 96.5 — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:04:17 +0000

Funeral services for Richard "Ricky" Rees were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers on Bertrand Drive.

19 Comeaux High School Students Arrested For Weekend Vandalism

Nathan Pike — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:10:46 +0000

Lafayette Parish School System administrators say the student violators will be charged with criminal trespassing and mischief.

Crawfish Crazy – The Dawg Is On The Road At Rouses

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:07:33 +0000

.99 Cents a pound? We've got the deal on crawfish today!

Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany At Heart Of Questioning In IRS Investigation

Brandon Comeaux — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:51:49 +0000

Ousted acting IRS chief Steven Miller testified on Friday before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee about the scandal involving the agency, which admitted to targeting conservative, TEA Party and religious groups for audits.

7 Local Acadiana Jingles That We Can't Get Out Of Our Heads

Sam Stokes — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:13:00 +0000

We’re not sure how or why, but for whatever reason Acadiana has some pretty awesome jingles. Some of them are relatively new, and some have been around since the beginning of time. Check out our favorites and let us know if we missed any classics. _______________________________________________________________ 1. A-A Bail “Who you gunna call when [...]

Owner of Desperado's In Carencro Indicted, Others Indicted In Case

Bernadette Lee — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:41:18 +0000

The defendants are scheduled to appear for arraignment on May 29, 2013.

Revenue Estimating Conference Finds Millions Of Dollars In Additional Money For La. Budget

Brandon Comeaux — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:30:45 +0000

In a meeting on Wednesday, the state's Revenue Estimating Conference concluded that $155 million more is available for the fiscal year that starts July 1st. This comes as lawmakers in the Senate begin to take a look at the House-approved budget next week.

Story Of 4-Year-Old Lafayette Boy Overcoming Birth Defect To Be Told To International Audience On EWTN

Brandon Comeaux — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:11:31 +0000

An inspiring story about Eli Judice, how he is overcoming spina bifida and is now leading a very normal life, will be told to the world Thursday night on EWTN.

2013 Hurricane Names Have Been Released For Upcoming 2013 Hurricane Season

Michael Scott — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:44:45 +0000

The 2013 Hurricane season is just about here, and the names have just been released for the upcoming season. Here’s to hoping we never meet any of these people/storms Andrea Barry Chantal Dorian Erin Fernand Gabrielle Humberto Ingrid Jerry Karen Lorenzo Melissa Nestor Olga Pablo Rebekah Sebastien Tanya Van Wendy *Sandy was retired in 2012 [...]

Lafayette Bar Owners Seek Judgment In Security Fee Dispute

Bernadette Lee — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:59:02 +0000

The downtown fee bar owners are required to pay ranges from $150 to $5,000 a month per bar based on how many patrons their establishment can hold.

LSU To Sponsor Gay 'Lavender Graduation' Ceremony

Sam Stokes — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:34:15 +0000

Members and friends of the Louisiana State University (LSU) LGBTQA community will have the opportunity to attend the Lavender Graduation ceremony.

Assistant D.A.: Wade Lohse Will Not Be Released On Bond

Nathan Pike — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:04:49 +0000

Lohse was set to be tried on charges of felon on possession of a firearms. He likely would have faced the charges of vehicular homicide later in the week.

L.J. Alleman In Lafayette Searched – Classes Resume

Bernadette Lee — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:54:15 +0000

Police say they are searching the school as a precaution.

UL Softball To Play In Baton Rouge Regional

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:19 +0000

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun softball team will continue their 2013 season, as they received an at-large bid into the NCAA Softball Regionals, and will participate in the Baton Rouge Regional.

Wade Lohse Extradited To Lafayette

Nathan Pike — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:50:51 +0000

Loshe was arrested by U.S. Marshall's in Philadelphia after he was observed walking out of a bar.

Frith's Relief Effort Leads Cajuns to Split

Jay Walker — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:34:59 +0000

Cajuns hit parade ends game early