Lucky winner drawn for Laborde Earles Ford F-250 giveaway
Local law firm Laborde Earles drew the winner for its highly anticipated Ford F-250 pickup truck giveaway. Wayne Thomas of Alexandria was the lucky winner, beating out Jude Hebert and Latoya Batiste, both of Lafayette, in the final challenge. Each finalist was given a key, but only Thomas’s key opened the box...
Lafayette launches drainage meetings to gather public input
Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) announced Wednesday, March 11, that it is launching a Drainage Community Engagement Series to give residents the opportunity to learn about local drainage initiatives, explore ongoing flood mitigation efforts and provide input that will help shape the parish’s long-term...
RAW: LA: STORM DAMAGE IN ST LANDRY PARISH
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2 fighting roosters seized during St. Landry Parish cockfighting ring bust stolen from animal...
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — Two of the fighting roosters seized in a cockfighting ring bust were stolen from animal control, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies reported they seized 70 fighting roosters, along with cash, drugs, and guns during the raid. John Lachapelle,...
Man faces conviction for 2019 Youngsville rape and burglary case
LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — Dwight David Celestine faced Lafayette Parish jury conviction for Third Degree Rape and Aggravated Burglary earlier today, according to District Attorney Don Landry. The crime occurred on April 21, 2019 at the victim’s home in Youngsville, and the victim was at home in bed when...
Lafayette Man Fulfilling Father’s Finals Wishes to Have Guitar Autographed
(Lafayette, Louisiana) - A Lafayette man is on a mission to get as many local artists to sign a guitar he was gifted years ago, and many have already answered the call. Bubba Guillory, who you may recognize as a mobile disc jockey and who has been in the automobile industry for years, was gifted a guitar by his...
Youngsville crash damages 2 utility poles; part of Youngsville Highway closed for hours
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — A section of Youngsville Highway was closed for most of the day on Thursday, March 12, after a vehicle crash that damaged two utility poles, according to the Youngsville Fire Department. Officials reported the highway was closed between Copper Meadows Boulevard and Romero Road...
2 people in crosswalk struck by Lafayette Parish sheriff’s deputy’s cruiser
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Two people are recovering after being hit by a Lafayette Parish sheriff's deputy's cruiser while in a crosswalk. It happened at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Vermilion Street in downtown Lafayette. Lafayette police reported that the deputy was trying turn at a stoplight...
Acadia Parish priest officially charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile
An Acadia Parish priest has been formally charged with alleged indecent behavior with a minor. Korey LaVergne, 37, was named on March 5 in a Bill of Information by the 15th Judicial District Attorney’s Office charging him with three counts of felony indecent behavior with a juvenile, court records show.
Lafayette building housing 3 businesses set for teardown to make room for Chipotle
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A building in Lafayette that houses three businesses is set to be demolished to make way for a new chain restaurant. The site on Johnston Street, which currently accommodates Sticks Billiards, Dawn Nails, and Johnston Street Coin Laundry, will soon be replaced by a Chipotle, according to...
