A weekend of celebrating the life of Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco came to an end Saturday. Family paid their final respects in Lafayette, the place she lived and began her political career. It was a beautiful ceremony at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Hundreds came together to remember a daughter of Acadiana and […]
In the most shocking development of the NFL offseason, Indianapolis Colts star quarterback Andrew Luck will reportedly retire from the NFL. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that there will be a press conference on Sunday where Luck will announce his decision. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, Luck has battled injuries throughout his seven NFL seasons, most recently […]
Opelousas Police say a male teen suffered a gunshot wound late Saturday evening. The victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Police Chief Martin McClendon tells News 10 the teen was shot in the upper torso on Park Avenue near its intersection with Frilot Street. McClendon said police do have a male person of interest […]
Communications Workers of America, the labor union for AT&T, held several strikes today across Acadiana. Organizers say they are striking against unfair labor tactics AT&T uses while employees fight for fair contracts. More than 20,000 AT&T employees across the Southeast walked off the job Saturday, according to Communications Workers of America, a union representing many […]
Marshall Louque drove in four runs with two doubles and a triple, Reece Roussel set a World Series record with his 15th hit, William Andrade pitched a gem and the bench came up big again as the Eastbank All-Stars defeated Hawaii 9-5 Saturday to win the U.S championship. Team Louisiana, now Team USA, will face […]
History has been made for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office as its first female officer has successfully completed the training to become apart of the SMPSO Special Response Team. The Special Response Team is comprised of 15-20 members who train monthly, according to St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith. In a mostly male-dominated role […]
OPELOUSAS, La.- Opelousas Police say K-9 Officer Zig, passed away Friday due to serious medical issues. Officer Zig served the community with the Police Department for 8 years, and was partner to his handler Sgt. Paul Cortez. “Officer Zig will be deeply missed by the Opelousas Police Department, as he was a tireless and dedicated […]