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Why Is There A BIRD On The Corner?

Like magic, little black "BIRD" scooters started appearing on street corners throughout the City of Lafayette - The Bird rent-to-ride electric scooter uses an APP for timed rentals...

Lafayette Parish Voters Say No To Taxes, Yes To Split

Saturday’s election didn’t have the cachet of a presidential contest or even a mid-term election to draw Lafayette Parish voters, but the 20-odd percent who did make it to the polls were clear...

The TM Landry Prop Fallout

The New York Times published a story detailing school founder Michael Landry’s history of abuse and violent temper as well as allegations of academic fraud...

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Suspects Arrested for Negligent Arson

Fire officials determined the building was a vacant structure with no utilities. The cause of the fire was determined to be arson... Read More »

Captain D’s Opening New Iberia Restaurant

The New Iberia opening also signifies the debut of Captain D’s innovative new restaurant prototype, which features a smaller footprint than the brand’s traditional locations... Read More »

Suspect Arrested On Multiple Charges Including Aggravated Assault On A Police Officer

As officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, the suspect began fleeing at a high rate of speed as officers pursued. Due to safety concerns for the public... Read More »

Lafayette Sheriff’s Narcotics Agents Seize Methamphetamine Valued at $595,600

Deputies seized approximately 6.5 pounds (2,978 grams) of Methamphetamine... Read More »

Louisiana Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Cover up Physical Assault of Inmates

(Monroe, LA) Former Richwood Correctional Center officer Demario Shaffer pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to cover up the physical assault of five inmates... Read More »

As LA Crawfish Industry Grows, Concern Remains Over White Spot Disease

Lutz says all it takes is for one crawfish to get white spot syndrome and all of the mudbugs in a pond can get sick. He says for some producers it’s been a real issue. Read More »

Exotic Dancing Now Limited to Those Over 21

The law had been held up after a federal court declared it too vague, but Solicitor General Liz Murrill says that’s no longer the case. Read More »

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