Abbeville adopts new district map, despite ongoing concerns of racial gerrymandering
The Abbeville city council has adopted a new district map, despite ongoing concerns about racial gerrymandering, which the Vermilion NAACP argues does not adequately address the issue of black voters being packed into a single district.
PETA urges U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate UL’s New Iberia Research Center
PETA has filed a complaint urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's New Iberia Research Center and trucking company JKL Secure Freight. The complaint indicates documents obtained by PETA revealed that monkeys were transported to Reno, Nevada, without valid...
Courtroom in St. Martin Parish Courthouse renamed in honor of slain prosecutor
A courtroom in St. Martin Parish has been renamed to honor a prosecutor who was murdered earlier this year. Courtroom Two inside the St. Martin Parish Courthouse is now dedicated to Shentell Brown. Brown, who served as the St. Martin Parish Assistant District Attorney, was killed in a murder-suicide in February on...
A look back at WWII from a 99-year-old veteran
Paul Hardy, a 99-year-old World War II veteran, was honored by the Abbeville Council for his service in the U.S. Army, where he served in an administrative role and later worked with the California Highway Patrol before settling in Erath, Louisiana.
Louisiana Couple Arrested For Abusing Disabled Relative
A couple in Sunset, Louisiana has been arrested after police say they physically abused a 22-year-old woman with disabilities.
Teenager Arrested After Threatening to Shoot Up Louisiana School
A 14 year old is in trouble after allegedly making a threat on social media to shoot up a school in South Louisiana.
Where’s Al? Trekking Down the Po-boy Trail at Naq’s N’ Duson
Al Hebert continues his trek down Eat Lafayette's Po-Boy Trail. He visited Naq's N' Duson to try out the 'Naq-a-Licious' Cheesesteak Po-Boy. Where's Al is brought to you by Bayou Vermilion District.
Scott Fire Department responds to explosion at homeless camp
The Scott Fire Department responded to a fire at a homeless camp near the Ile des Cannes apartment complex on Labor Day, which was caused by an explosion and resulted in the complete destruction of the camp, with no casualties reported.
St. Landry Parish School Board faces a $7.9 million deficit fueled by population loss...
The St. Landry Parish School Board is facing a $7.9 million budget shortfall, despite efforts to reduce costs. The board will meet Thursday in an attempt to wrangle in a budget driven mainly by increased payments to a growing number of charter schools and continued decline of student populations. Superintendent...
One person wounded in Sunday shooting in New Iberia
One person was hospitalized after a shooting in New Iberia over the Labor Day weekend, authorities said.
