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Woman arrested on drug charges after traffic stop in Mamou

MAMOU, La. (KLFY) -- A traffic stop for not using a turn signal led to a drug arrest in Mamou, authorities said. Chelsey Lea Deshotels, 36, is charged with possession of meth. Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Deputies were patrolling the city of Mamou on Oct. 27 when they pulled over a truck that made a right turn onto Sixth Street without using a turn signal, officials said.

Mamou, LA · 10h
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Opelousas police chief candidate Yolanda Lewis arrested by State Police

Yolanda Lewis, 49, of Opelousas is charged with criminal conspiracy, trespassing against state computers and obstruction of justice, according to online jail records.

Opelousas, LA · 10h

KPEL 96.5

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After A 2025 Fire, Ray's Bakery II Sign Rises Over Its New Eunice Home

A sign went up this week and a whole town exhaled. Rays Bakery II is coming to 1551 West Laurel Avenue, and Eunice knows exactly what that means.

Eunice, LA · 2d

The Daily Advertiser

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Health department inspections flag three Lafayette restaurants

Three Lafayette Parish restaurants recorded the highest number of critical health violations during inspections conducted between Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. The inspections, published through the state's retail food health inspections dashboard, identified violations that health officials say are more likely to contribute to food contamination or foodborne illness if left uncorrected. Critical violations differ from non-critical violations, which are not directly tied to foodborne illness but can become health hazards if they remain unresolved. Health officials emphasize that inspection reports provide only a snapshot of conditions observed at the time of the visit and may not reflect an establishment's overall operations or day-to-day practices. Inspection data is updated daily, although reports are typically posted with a seven-day delay. Lafayette Parish restaurants with the most critical violations Mel's Diner 2956 Johnston St., Lafayette Mel's Diner received the highest number of critical violations during the reporting period with six. Inspectors found: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and held longer than 24 hours without date marking. Food held for cold storage and service above the required 41 degrees Fahrenheit. An employee drinking in a food preparation area. Non-food items stored with food products, creating

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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After permit denied, man behind proposed downtown Lafayette nightclub says he’s going to court

The owner of a proposed downtown Lafayette nightclub says he plans to take legal action after the City Council's decision to deny a permit for the business, arguing the vote was unfair and reflected bias against him. Quintin Borel said Wednesday he will challenge the council’s 3-2 vote to deny...

Lafayette, LA · 12h

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Two Lives Lost, a Suspended Prison Sentence, and Another Arrest: Oakdale Woman Back in Jail Records

OAKDALE, La. (UrbanCast: 11/12/2026) — An Oakdale woman previously convicted in a fatal bicycle crash has been arrested again, nearly four years after receiving a suspended prison sentence. Lacey Jordan, 33, was arrested by the Oakdale Police Department and booked into the Allen Parish jail on Monday, November 9,...

Oakdale, LA · 9h

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Lafayette man arrested after nearly 5 pounds of cocaine found in traffic stop

A Lafayette man was arrested Sunday after Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents said they found nearly 5 pounds of cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Scott. Isiah Mouton, 37, was pulled over for traffic violations Sunday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office said in...

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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“Project Lion,” The Code Name For A Potential New Amazon “Last-Mile” Delivery Facility Proposed For Lafayette, LA

A large new delivery station warehouse, code-named “Project Lion,” is being proposed near the corner of Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Cameron Street in Lafayette, Louisiana. According to recent records, the proposed development includes a 166,330-square-foot warehouse with a 38,870-square-foot canopy, along with EV fleet infrastructure featuring 64 electric...

Lafayette, LA · 9h

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Lafayette man charged with murder in overdose death

Lafayette police arrested a 38-year-old man Tuesday on a second-degree murder warrant in connection with an Aug. 30 fatal overdose. Logan Bishop of Lafayette was arrested in the 200 block of Jackson Street, where officers found illegal narcotics, police said. Billy Douglas III, 50, of Lafayette died of the overdose...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Family Says Lafayette Shooting Victim Was Not Intended Target

A Lafayette shooting has reportedly claimed the life of a 22-year-old man. His family is sharing new details about what happened.

Lafayette, LA · 21h

theadvocate.com

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All-you-can-eat Thai buffet in Lafayette announces closure

An all-you-can-eat Thai buffet restaurant in Lafayette has announced it is closing. Kham Koon Thai Restaurant & Lunch Buffet, formerly Mimi’s Fresh Asian Cuisine, located at 607 Kaliste Saloom Road, announced that Nov. 20 will be its last day in business. The owners of the restaurant confirmed that they...

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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Two Small Planes Fly Over Mamou's Veterans Day Parade On Sixth Street

Mamou did it again. Marching bands, floats, veterans, and a flyover of two small planes over Sixth Street on Veterans Day, with a ceremony at the local VFW Hall after.

Mamou, LA · 16h

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Two men wanted in connection with attempted kidnapping of young girl in Louisiana

Authorities are searching for two suspects who tried to kidnap a young girl in Louisiana on Sunday.

Acadia Parish, LA · 1d

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Somebody Still Makes The Soup From Scratch Every Morning At These Six Louisiana Diners

Louisiana takes its soup seriously, and not just the gumbo. Across the state, a handful of diners and cafes still start the day by chopping, simmering, and ladling soups made in their own kitchens. Some lean on local farms, some lean on Cajun roots, and one pours a soup trio...

Louisiana · 2d

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Oakdale Subway owner sentenced to 10 years for visa fraud conspiracy

OAKDALE, La. — An Oakdale man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison as part of a scheme involving falsifying crimes to facilitate immigration visa fraud for profit, the United States Department of Justice said. Chandrakant Patel, who pled guilty to conspiracy to commit visa fraud and engaging...

Oakdale, LA · 2d

KPEL 96.5

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The Strange Story Behind Louisiana's Famous Hadacol Tonic

Meet Coozan Dud, the Acadiana businessman behind Hadacol, the controversial vitamin tonic that became a national sensation.

Louisiana · 1d

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Four local marching bands claim state championships at LMEA competition

Four Terrebonne and Lafourche parish high school marching bands captured state championships at the 2026 Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) State Marching Band Championships, held November 9–11 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Central Lafourche, South Lafourche, E.D. White Catholic and Vandebilt...

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 1d

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Acadia Parish school computers compromised

ACADIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — Acadia Parish School System computers have been compromised, officials said. Acadia Parish Superintendent said expertise will be on site today to investigate and provide the proper next steps. Their computer systems will be shut down while they work to access the situation.

Acadia Parish, LA · 10h