Police: Suspect accused of rape may be in Acadiana
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office (SLPSO) is asking the public to be on the lookout for a suspect accused of rape that may be in Acadiana.
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office (SLPSO) is asking the public to be on the lookout for a suspect accused of rape that may be in Acadiana.
The Rayne Police Department (RPD) is searching for suspects who broke into a mail drop box at the Rayne Post Office multiple times this month.
SATSUMA, La. (BRPROUD) – Residents in one Livingston Parish neighborhood are outraged tonight after a deer who they considered a pet was shot. A beloved member of the community, now gone. "It's heartbreaking knowing that, that she ain't here no more," cried Patt Leblanc, a neighbor who witnessed the doe's shooting. For the past three years [...]
ST. MARY PARISH, La. (KLFY) A new police chief has been formally sworn in for the town of Baldwin. Anthony "Gip" Gibson says he has big plans for the police department including attracting new officers with experience and new nightside staff. Also on his to-do list, Gibson says, is to provide officers with new uniforms [...]
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KLFY) Authorities say two dogs were killed in a camper fire Thursday on Killdee Lane in Lafayette parish. The camper was being used as a permanent resident by a 58-year-old disabled male, Fire Department Spokesperson Alton Trahan said. He said the man was sleeping and suddenly alerted by his dog barking and a [...]
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- Louisiana State Librarian Rebecca Hamilton has filed a lawsuit accusing Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser of removing her from her physical office and cutting off access to her work after she reported him for "questionable contracts." According to the filing, Rebecca Hamilton was physically removed from her office by employees of [...]
The time between Christmas and the New Year's holiday is the most dangerous time on the roadway, according to the Acadiana Planning Commission.
A husband and wife in St. Landry Parish have been arrested on animal cruelty charges.
A local emergency has been declared in Iberia Parish for Water Works District #3 in Coteau.
LOUISIANA (KLFY) Two people died Thursday morning when their vehicle rear-ended a tractor trailer that was parked on the shoulder of Hwy. 190 in Pointe Coupee Parish. Police have identified the victims as mother and daughter, Barbara Dobard Rigby, 69 and Maynette Dobard, 98 of Alexandria. According to State Police, the preliminary investigation has [...]
As people set off fireworks during the New Year's holiday, the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center (LASCC) is urging residents to be mindful of its effects on dogs.