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Suspect arrested in 2020 murder of Lawtell doctor

LAWTELL, La. (KLFY) — A man wanted in connection with the murder of a Lawtell man in 2020 has been arrested, authorities said. Desmond Demond Richard, 34, of Opelousas, is charged with the second degree murder of Dr. Joseph Vallian on Sept. 16, 2020. The victim’s father, Leeland Bryce...
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Girard Park Pool Now Open in Lafayette

After six years and a delayed repair, the Girard Park Pool is finally open for the summer.
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Unattended Candle Causes Lafayette Townhouse Fire

Firefighters responded to a townhouse blaze on Bell Downs Drive in Lafayette caused by an unattended candle. A neighbor attempted to help and was injured. Two dogs escaped safely.
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La. man allegedly injected his mom with meth, fatally beat her, and placed body...

OPELOUSAS, La. (TCN) -- Police recently arrested a man on suspicion of beating his mother to death and leaving her body in a trash can. According to the Opelousas Police Department, on June 22, officers responded to a home after a man admitted to killing his mother and disposing of her body. At the scene, officials...
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Lyons Supermarket in Lafayette Introduces New Owners

Lyons Supermarket in Upper Lafayette is now open, and here are the new faces running the supermarket.
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Deadly motorcycle crash near Maurice marks second in Acadiana in 24 hours

A deadly motorcycle crash in Vermilion Parish marks the second such wreck in Acadiana within 24 hours. The collision happened at the intersection of LA 92 and LA 343, just outside Maurice, near the new charter school. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash involved a motorcycle and a truck.
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On the Cover: “Barq’s, Zapp’s, and a Shrimp Poboy”

This remarkable work from Acadiana artist Herb Roe is part of a collection titled Louisiana Food Still Lifes, for which Roe photographed his daily lunches at local eateries in Lafayette—focusing on the regional comfort food of South Louisiana: rice and gravy plates, boudin, gratons, and, of course shrimp poboys.
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Motorcyclist killed in Vermilion Parish crash

A motorcyclist, 19-year-old Noah Ducote, was killed in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of La. 92 and La. 343 in Port Barre, Louisiana.
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Coyote Spotted Walking in Moncus Park in Lafayette

A heads up for those who visit Moncus Park in Lafayette, Louisiana, a coyote was seen roaming around the park.
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Motorcyclist killed in collision with truck near Maurice

A deadly motorcycle crash in Vermilion Parish marks the second such wreck in Acadiana within 24 hours. The collision happened at the intersection of LA 92 and LA 343, just outside Maurice, near the new charter school. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash involved a motorcycle and a truck. A witness at the...

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