PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Estacada fire crews rescued a woman who fell into a septic tank and had been trapped there for multiple days. Once the woman was rescued from the tank on Wednesday, she was flown to a nearby hospital. Estacada Fire District No. 69 said the septic tank was located on the woman’s […]
OPELOUSAS, La.- On Thursday, an Opelousas Police Department patrol officer, attempted to make a traffic stop in regard to an individual not wearing a seat belt, near the intersection of Cane and South St. The driver though ignored the officer’s signals to stop and continued to drive for about two blocks. The driver finally came […]
Once again it is Zydeco Season, a time to celebrate and experience Creole culture, zydeco music and the land. Make your plans to come to The Original in the Zydeco Capital of the World, Opelousas, and the Annual Original SWLA Zydeco Music Festival where it all began. Celebrating our 37 th Annual the event showcases […]
NEW IBERIA, La.- Due to flooding St. Edward School in New Iberia will be closed Friday, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools says. Catholic High in New Iberia will be open for the day.
Rain chances are ramping up across Acadiana this Friday and we are expecting active weather throughout the weekend. Scattered showers and storms are already moving through the area this morning as rain chances stay at 60% today with on and off activity. Showers and storms are looking even more widespread on Saturday. No severe weather […]
LAFAYETTE, LA — Late Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco is expected to arrive at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral Friday morning around 10 A.M. Doors will open at 12:30 P.M. for public visitation and remain open until 8:00 P.M. The Diocese of Lafayette says Former Governor Blanco planned these events with her family and the diocese […]
Experts are warning businesses in the market for IT support to be sure to do research before handing over any money to phony overseas IT contractors. The Better Business Bureau has received over 50 reports about a China-based firm that has tricked dozens of people out of anywhere from $3,000 to $30,000 for IT support.” […]
Some Crowley police officers say they’re worried about possible budget cuts to the department. Mayor Tim Monceaux says the city’s budget will be reduced, but by how much is still up in the air. The cuts could come close to half a million dollars. Citizens of Crowley concerned about the potential budget cuts will be […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY)- “She really represented the best of what Louisiana is all about. She was fun loving a true Cajun from south Louisiana but more importantly, she knew how work with people across party lines.” Former United States senator John Breaux says he and the late Kathleen Blanco grew up in politics together […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- A Lafayette parish woman says her kids have been riding in an overcrowded school bus. Heather Goodrum, whose children ride that bus, says her son came home crying one day telling her the bus was too full and kids were pushing and shoving to try and find a spot. That’s when Goodrum […]
LAFAYETTE, La. Lafayette officials will hold a ceremony at 5 p.m. this evening to rename a portion of Park Avenue in honor of Dr. Raphael Baraco Sr. “Lafayette Mayor-President Joel Robideaux and Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux are proud to lead the effort to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Raphael A. Baranco, Sr. by renaming […]