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Grocery store owned by Gueydan police chief crashed into, ATM stolen
GUEYDAN, La. (KADN) — Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon said a grocery store in Gueydan was crashed into and an ATM was stolen. It happened at Lougon's Grocery, which is owned by Gueydan Police Chief Cru Delcambre, on Wednesday, May 1, before 2:30 a.m. Sheriff Couvillon said his deputies...
Food as medicine? Acadiana doctors to start prescribing fruit and veggies
Eating your greens can be a chore, but for many families, it’s also a financial burden. A program that treats “food as medicine” hopes to change that by helping families buy more fruits and vegetables to combat malnutrition, obesity and associated health issues along the way. Led...
Some Jeff Davis voters to decide on school safety improvement taxes
LAKE ARTHUR and WELSH, La. (KPLC) - Some voters in Jeff Davis Parish will see bond continuations for safety improvements at schools in the Welsh-Roanoke and Lake Arthur areas. Jeff Davis Parish Superintendent of Schools John Hall said while the taxes are both continuations of a 20-year bond, the cost will be significantly lower in both districts than in previous years.
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...
Current, past educators in Welsh honored
The Friends of the Welsh Museum honored current and past educators Thursday for their impact and contributions to more than a century of education. “I think it’s a duty that has long been put off,” Museum President Mary Sue Lyon said. “I think it is time that we honor these people and I can tell […]
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