Abbeville man arrested after high-speed chase in Ouachita Parish
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Paul James Landry Jr., 39, of Abbeville was arrested by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office after what officers said was a high-speed chase on Saturday, February 2. According to arrest records, the vehicle that Landry was driving was reported stolen from...
Two men shot, injured outside of bar in Tangipahoa Parish
Two men were injured in a shooting outside of a bar in the Kentwood area early Saturday morning, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. The Sheriff's Office got a report at about 1:30 a.m. about a man shot in the leg while sitting in a car outside of a bar in the 78000...
Teen arrested following shooting death of stepfather, deputies say
WALKER, La. (WAFB) - A teen has been arrested following a deadly shooting on Saturday night, February 1, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. Ray Habisreitinger, 17, is charged with second-degree murder, deputies said. They added that the victim is...
This Louisiana woman earned a degree after 27 years in prison. It ‘felt like...
After her conviction nearly 30 years ago, Stephanie King knew she needed to make changes to get her life back on track. King, who grew up in Slidell, was convicted of armed robbery and manslaughter after her then-husband robbed and fatally stabbed a man while she waited in a...
Softball Walks Off No. 7 Augustana, No Hits Miles Saturday
LAFAYETTE, La. – The Harding softball team got two more wins Saturday on the second day of the Mardis Gras Invitational. The Lady Bisons had a walk-off win over No. 7 Augustana 2-1 in eight innings and then turned right around and threw a no-hitter against Miles, winning 20-0...
Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at [email protected] with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the...
Louisiana Roundabout Damaged After Someone Drives Across It
A large roundabout in Lafayette, Louisiana, was damaged after someone drove through the center of it and did "donuts." Photos on social media show the damage to the grassy areas of the roundabout, with mud scattered around the perimeter of the roundabout. The roundabout is...
Was there a connection between Baton Rouge and Lafayette before I-10’s Atchafalaya Bridge?
Trestles rise from the swamp when the water is low, standing as monuments to an era when a railway was the only direct route from Baton Rouge to Lafayette. This was long before Interstate 10 connected the two cities with the Atchafalaya Bridge in 1973. Though travelers could...
Am I aging well? What are signs of aging gracefully and what steps can...
Aging is a privilege. Nonetheless, it comes with a mix of emotions. Every location offers something different based on geographical exceptions. In Louisiana's humid climate and a culture knee-deep in indulgent traditions, aging well in takes effort and, among other specifics,...
Lafayette shooting on Arthur Street leaves 1 dead
LAFAYETTE, La. — The Lafayette Police Department responded to the 200 block of Arthur Street in reference to a shooting in progress on Saturday, February 1, around 7:15 p.m. Upon arrival, LPD Officers located a dead victim in the immediate area. A crime scene was established...