A rather elaborate attempt to contest a traffic ticket failed to result in a dismissal of charges for Mark Anthony Thomas in the 16th Judicial District Court.
D. Phil Turnipseed, former director of the USGS National Wetlands Research Center here, has been elected to the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE) Board of Trustees.
The race for mayor in Breaux Bridge goes into a runoff in December. According to the Louisiana Secretary of State, Ricky Calais was the vote leader Tuesday with nearly 46 percent of the vote Tuesday. Jill Hebert narrowly squeezed out George Williams for the runoff slot. She polled 27.43 percent to Williams' 26.63.
The Louisiana State Police Troop I have identified the motorists suspected of running down three juveniles, killing two and critically injuring the third, as 32 year old Jeremy J. Abraham of Breaux Bridge.
City officials are asking trick-or-treaters to stay away from the part of town where two school children were killed and a third seriously injured by a motorist Thursday morning.
A candlelight vigil has been announced for 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Judge Carl Williams Park on West Bridge Street.