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Major marijuana grow operation bust in Mamou

MAMOU, La. (KALB) — A 42-year-old man was arrested and charged after Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotic agents searched a Mamou property where they seized 132 marijuana plants, according to the sheriff’s office. Tip and search warrant. Narcotic agents received a tip on Oct. 10, 2026, about...

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Man found with meth in shoe after deputies say he called over ‘suspicious activity’

OAKDALE, La. (KPLC) - What started as a call to the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office over “suspicious activity” ended in a man landing behind bars for allegedly having meth in a shoe. Deputies say they were called to Bernard Celestin’s home on Nov. 2. Celestin told them...

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Two Louisiana men to be sentenced Monday in immigration fraud scheme

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A former Forest Hill police chief and an Oakdale businessman are scheduled to be sentenced Monday for their connection to an immigration fraud scheme. Former Forest Hill Police Chief Glynn Dixon and Oakdale businessman Chandrakant Patel are scheduled to appear at 3 p.m. in U.S....

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Mammoth remains discovered in Acadia Parish could reveal more about Louisiana's Ice Age past

A discovery beneath the ground in Acadia Parish is giving researchers another glimpse into Louisiana's prehistoric past — and could reveal more about the animals that once roamed the region. Landowner Curt Matte discovered mammoth remains on private property near Richard after finding a fragmented tooth buried in the...

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Suspect arrested after October fatal shooting in Church Point

CHURCH POINT, La. (KLFY) -- A wanted man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in the 200 block of S. Broadway Street, according to Church Point Police Department. Jason Hopkins Jr., 20, of Church Point, was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail earlier today. Hopkins was charged with possession of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon (felony), simple burglary and obstruction of justice.

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Lake Arthur quarterback Gabe Turner scores four times in win over Welsh

LAKE ARTHUR, La. (KPLC) - “Gabe is just such a resilient kid. He’s such a great kid. He plays quarterback, but he will do whatever I want him to,” said Lake Arthur football head coach Cody Gueringer. “He’ll be the best water boy possible if he needs to be. He’s such a selfless individual and it shows with him and it goes on from there so I can’t thank him enough and I’m proud of him.”

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