Domestic problems and evictions can be dangerous, even deadly, for the peace officers called to settle or oversee these emotion-charged events.
Suzy Sonnier
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.
Virginia Yongue
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.
Carolyn Deal
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.
EARLY VOTER Tiffany Patin studies the volumnious ballot before her in the St. Martin Registrar of Voters office last week. There are 14 proposed amendments to the much-amended Louisiana Constitution. Clerk of Court Becky Patin strongly recommends making up your mind beforehand and bringing a “cheat sheet to the polls with you. (Ken Grissom)
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.