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Lafayette Police Memorial Day Ceremony Slated For Thursday
This year's memorial service will honor the memory of 22 Acadiana law enforcement officers whose lives were taken while serving our community.
Waste Schedule For Good Friday
Residents in Lafayette Parish who have regularly scheduled garbage or recycling collection on Friday, will receive those services on Friday, as both Republic Services and the Recycling Foundation will work on Good Friday.
Former Carencro Police Officer Admits To Taking Payments From Former Desperado’s Owners
United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that a Carencro Police officer pleaded guilty to receiving cash payments from James Panos, former owner and manager of Desperado's Cabaret, while the officer was in charge of regulating exotic dancer permits for the Carencro Police Department, and during a time Desperado's operated as an illegal enterprise.
Mardi Gras Safety Tips & Safety
The Lafayette Police Department is in final preparation for the 2015 Mardi Gras parade season here in the City of Lafayette.
Heating Safety Tips From The Lafayette Fire Department
Recent heating related fires raises concern for fire officials.
Waste Schedule For Christmas Week
There will be no residential garbage or recycling service on Christmas day for customers served by Republic Services and the Recycling Foundation in Lafayette Parish.
Gov. Jindal: Stop Flights From Ebola-Stricken Countries
Governor Bobby Jindal called on the Obama Administration to shut down flights coming into the United States from Ebola-stricken countries.
Louisiana Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Recognition
The United States Department of Education (USDOE) has recognized four Louisiana public schools as 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Lafayette Man Indicted For UL-Lafayette Bomb Threat + Bank Robbery
A federal grand jury indicted a Lafayette man for allegedly making a bomb threat and attempting to rob a bank, according to U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley.
Louisiana Is Second-Most Expensive State For Drivers
The insurance costs are some of the highest in the country.
With Storms On The Way, Lafayette Opens Two Self-Serve Sandbag Locations
Residents are asked to take no more than 20 bags per household.
UL Lafayette Back To Normal Thursday After Wednesday’s Lockdown
UL Lafayette officials say the school is back to normal now after the investigation into a suspicious package found that the device was not dangerous.
UPDATE: Police Arrest Murder Suspect Who Abducted Three Children In Texas
Forty-three-year-old Pedro Alberto Monterroso-Navas (pictured), who walks with a limp, was last seen wearing black pants and a blue shirt.
Poison Control Having Trouble Keeping Up With Synthetic Weed Bans
The Poison Control Center's director says there are so many chemicals that can cause a cannabis-like high, that it's hard to keep up with the manufacturers.
UPDATE — Slain Vermilion Parish Deputy Identified; Arrests Made
Louisiana State Police will hold a press conference in Abbeville at 1 p.m. to discuss the shooting and the events surrounding it.
‘Daily Show’ Features Louisiana Legislators Discussing Legalizing Chicken Boxing
'The Daily Show' correspondent visits with Louisiana state senators to discuss the possibility of legalizing 'chicken boxing' and what makes it different from cock fighting.
Acadia Parish Seeking 15-Year-Old Runaway
Martin Perez is a Hispanic male standing 5-feet-11-inches tall with dark skin, hair and eyes and a cross tattoo on his right arm.
Marijuana Advocates To Hold Rally Saturday In Baton Rouge
Co-organizer Kerri Lee Short-Brecheen says her group represents a majority that feels elected officials aren't listening to the people.
UPDATE – Man & Woman Arrested In Lafayette Parish Homicide
Two people from Texas are accused of murdering the victim.
No State Sales Tax This Weekend On Hurricane Preparedness Items
The sales tax holiday suspends the state sales tax on hurricane-preparedness items like batteries, portable generators and flashlights.