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New Iberia hosts 29th annual Festival of Live Oaks
The 29th annual Festival of Live Oaks kicked off in New Iberia with vibrant energy. People from all across Acadiana were able to participate in barbecue cook-offs, visit home businesses and vendors, and listen to a variety of music.
Crash closes US 90 East at Coteau Road; all lanes reopened
NEW IBERIA, La. (KADN) — US 90 East was closed after a crash near Jefferson Island Road in New Iberia on Friday morning, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. DOTD first reported the crash around 7 a.m. All lanes were reopened around 10 a.m. Officials said...
Morgan City police radio logs for April 24-25
The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605. 5:15 a.m. 900 block of Fourth Street; Medical. 6:52 a.m. Area of Roderick Street; Complaint. 9:24 a.m. 200 block of Barrow Street; Medical. 9:25 a.m....
Heart of Louisiana: Loreauville
LOREAUVILLE, La. (WVUE) - Researchers believe they are finally closing in on the location of the first Acadian settlement in the area of southwestern Louisiana known as Acadiana. After ten years of research and archaeological digs, the village of Loreauville along Bayou Teche appears to be the site where 200...
Bicyclist struck, killed by car in St. Martin Parish
ST. MARTINVILLE — A Breaux Bridge bicyclist was killed when he was struck by a car. Shelton Edmond, 66, was struck by a car around 9 p.m. Thursday while riding his bike on Zin Zin Road near C Huval Road. St. Martin Parish Sheriff's deputies, along with Breaux Bridge...
Families who lost loved ones to violent crimes rally together in support of one another
Dozens of people from all walks of life, all touched by violent crime in different ways, whether it be murder or drunk drivers, gathered underneath the Steamboat Warehouse Pavilion to honor the people that they have lost.
Trespassing complaints lead to drug, assault arrests in Berwick
Trespassing complaints led Berwick police to recent arrests on assault and marijuana charges. --Lennis Paray, 39, Berwick, was arrested at 10:37 a.m. Thursday on charges of resisting an officer, possession of marijuana (under 14 grams) and four counts of criminal trespassing. About 10:24 a.m. Thursday, the Berwick Police Department received...
Highland Baptist distance runners, Westminster girls team steal show at 1A regional
Highland Baptist's best long-distance runners, Tyler Blissett and Madalynn Salsman, had different ways to approach the Class 1A, Region 2 track meet on Thursday at New Iberia Senior High. While both wanted to try for the triple, winning the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 meters, they had different ways to go...
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