Lafayette Police looking for suspect in Tuesday afternoon shooting
Lafayette Police responded at 1:39 p.m. today in the 1300 block of NE Evangeline Thruway to a report of a shooting in progress.
Lafayette Police responded at 1:39 p.m. today in the 1300 block of NE Evangeline Thruway to a report of a shooting in progress.
Due to continued electrical outages in the Cecilia area, Cecilia Primary, Teche Elementary and Cecilia Junior High will remain closed on Wednesday, officials said
On March 25, 2024, Detectives with Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit were contacted by Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives that during one of their investigations, they discovered possible criminal sexual conduct had allegedly occurred in Rapides Parish. Sheriff’s Detectives with the Special Victims Unit were notified and began their investigation.
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness said they are working with local emergency partners and getting information on damages.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that tornadoes touched down in at least three places in Acadiana Monday night.
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed three deaths after severe storms hit Louisiana on Monday, May 13.
The victim was identified as Hector Velasquez Vargas, 55, a homeless man last known to be living in the Lafayette area.
Downed trees and power lines in the wake of Monday night's severe storms are causing some roads to be closed in Acadiana, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Terrence Fernell Sr., 41, of Lafayette is charged with attempted first-degree murder after an incident in Lafayette April 30.
Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Lafayette Police Department for 68-year-old Robert Henson.
Quieter weather is expected over the next couple of days in Acadiana. This Tuesday morning is slightly cooler and less humid with temperatures in the mid-60s. Hot and partly cloudy conditions are in the forecast for the afternoon a highs climb into the upper 80s. Humidity levels should remain comfortable for today and tomorrow. Lows [...]
The severe weather that moved through Acadiana Monday evening has caused some school closures.
A gas line fire near Mamou has road closed.
The severe weather that moved from St. Martin Parish left one dead near Henderson.
Metrics for the study included data from homicides, rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, arson, burglary, larceny theft, and motor vehicle thefts.
Severe weather that moved through Acadiana Monday evening causes power outages.
Video and pictures have been sent in showing damage from around Acadiana due to severe weather.
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital after being shot 3 time.
The Louisiana Legislature is poised to invest millions into controversial anti-abortion pregnancy centers.
The pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville said there were 60 children in the church on Saturday when a teenager entered with a gun before being arrested.