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Elton Mayor Kesia Lemoine recalled
ELTON, La. (KPLC) - Following months of controversy Elton Mayor Kesia Lemoine has been recalled. The Town of Elton voted 205-197 Saturday in favor of the recall. After an Elton property owner reached out, KPLC launched an investigation that revealed possible voting irregularities in the election of Lemoine. Results are...
First time in 25 years two jointly indicted defendants were convicted in St. Landry Parish
Kelly Guidry was shot in January 2021 on the corner of N. Market and Cheney Streets and would die from his injuries that night at a local hospital. The two shooters would be identified by law enforcement as Chenier and Figaro.
St. Landry Parish animal shelter overcrowded; waiving adoption fees in May
The St. Landry Parish Animal Control shelter is closed because of overcrowding. The facility, with a capacity for 80 dogs, currently has more than 120, Lynn Borque, St. Landry Parish Animal Control director, said. She hopes residents around Acadiana can participate in a free adoption event on May 4 and...
Opelousas Catholic defeats familiar foe to claim program's first softball state title
SULPHUR – It has been a long time coming for the Opelousas Catholic Vikings' softball program. And finally, their time has arrived. Behind a dominant pitching performance from junior Ashley Little, the Vikings defeated the Catholic High of Pointe Coupee Hornets 1-0 in 11 innings to win the Division IV select state championship at Frasch Park in Sulphur on Saturday.
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