Domestic problems and evictions can be dangerous, even deadly, for the peace officers called to settle or oversee these emotion-charged events.
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is warning the public of a potential scam that has been reported in the Lafayette area.
Lafayette – Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) will honor Virginia Olivier Yongue at its fourth annual Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Nov. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center.
In an eight-to-four decision, the Third Circuit Court of Appeal on Thursday, Oct. 30, granted New Iberia attorney Carolyn Deal a stay of Judge Keith Comeaux's ruling that she must withdraw her candidacy for district judge in the 16th Judicial District.
St. Martinville – Early voting was still going on as of presstime. St. Martin Parish Registrar of Voters Patricia T. Guidry said that while tallies were not available, early voting seemed steady, indicating at least a fair turnout for Nov. 4’s mid-term elections.