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Giles Automotive Group marked a milestone on Friday, April 4, by donating its 200th bulletproof vest to local law enforcement. The donation included 10 vests, with five going to the Delcambre Police Department and five to the Melville Police Department. Delcambre Police Chief Perry Shaw and Melville Police Chief...

Twenty years ago, a group of dedicated Iberia Parish residents saw that homelessness was real in the area, and wanted to do something about it. That vision led to the creation of the Iberia Homeless Shelter, which celebrated its 20 year anniversary at its home base on Robertson Street Friday morning.

BROUSSARD, LA (April 5, 2025) – LA 3073 (Ambassador Caffery Pkwy) between Southbound and Northbound US 90 will be closed on the following nights:. Thursday, April 10 at 8:00 p.m. until Friday, April 11 at 5:00 a.m., weather permitting. Friday, April 11 at 9:00 p.m. until Saturday, April 12...

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette hosted researchers from three states for a $5.8 million coastal project aimed at tackling flood risks and climate extremes along the Gulf Coast. Funded by the National Science Foundation's EPSCoR, this initiative involves collaboration with universities in Louisiana,...

The City of New Iberia celebrated the opening of the new and improved Steamboat Warehouse Pavilion Wednesday when a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of the project. Construction began last year to renovate the pavilion by adding a new stage at Bouligny Plaza. The Steamboat Warehouse...

Authorities arrested Markentae Williams and Johnathan Williams after discovering a Glock 43 9mm, marijuana, synthetic marijuana, methamphetamine, ecstasy, a digital scale, and other contraband in their vehicle during a traffic stop.

Just in time for Festival International, there's a new way to get your food fix in downtown Lafayette. The grand opening of a new food truck park was celebrated on Friday, April 4. Uncle Bob's Roundup is situated on the corner of Lee Avenue and East Cypress Street. Five food trucks in all can hook up to the space to...

Torrez Drane, 32, from Terrebonne Parish, pleaded guilty to charges related to the distribution of large amounts of methamphetamine. Drane acknowledged purchasing and mailing the drugs from California to Louisiana. His plea was entered last Tuesday, before U.S. District Judge Wendy B. Vitter, as reported by the U.S....

GEISMAR - Ascension Parish resident Jeff Seeger is getting off the dating apps by getting onto billboards. In March, Seeger started running his face, name and website on a billboard in Geismar, with hopes of meeting women to date. "I've been running the sign for about a month now, thought...

STORM PREDICTION CENTER PREDICTS 4TH DAY OF SEVERE STORMS ACROSS LOUISIANA MISSISSIPPI ARKASNAS & EAST TEXAS WITH ELEVATED TORNADO RISK. METRO AREAS INCLUDE HOUSTON TX, NEW ORLEANS LA, LAKE CHARLES LA, LITTLE ROCK AK, TUPELO MS, JACKSON MS, MEMPHIS TN.