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Driver who allegedly caused head-on crash on US 6 arrested on DUI
THISTLE, Utah County — A driver who police say caused a head-on crash in Spanish Fork Canyon on Sunday, which left another driver in critical condition and forced police to shut down both directions of traffic for hours, has been arrested. Kobe Jake Arceneaux, 23, of Abbeville, Louisiana, was...
Lafayette and Scott hold events commemorating National Day of Prayer
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KADN) — Many in our area joined the faithful all across America on the National Day of Prayer. On the 73rd National Day of Prayer, Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet hosted a prayer breakfast in Girard Park. The breakfast included individuals from diverse backgrounds and faiths....
Parkview overcomes early adversity to sweep Notre Dame, earn semifinal berth
Parkview Baptist baseball coach Phillip Hawke didn’t mind the early adversity. The No. 2-seeded Eagles had coasted in their first three playoff games in the Division III select bracket, outscoring their opposition by 24 runs to get within a step of the state tournament. Hawke discovered his team can...
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...
Abbeville has QR code for motorists to keep up with road repairs
As the Abbeville downtown area undergoes extensive road work expected to last several months, commuting in the area may present challenges, including road closures, detours, and altered parking arrangements. Motorists should plan accordingly and allow extra time to reach their destinations. Sidewalks will remain open to allow access to businesses...
VC has state champion pole vaulter
Carlisle Quackenbos of Vermilion Catholic captured the pole vault at Thursday’s Class A state track meet in Baton Rouge. Quackenbos only needed two jumps to win the title. She cleared 9-5 on her second-to-last attempt. Marley Moore of VC also had a good day. She finished third in the...
Elderly woman charged over $2,000 for violation of city ordinance
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — An elderly woman claims the city is extorting her after she received a bill over two thousand dollars for contractors the city hired to clear drainage ditches in front of her home. Bart Broussard, the city’s attorney said Sandra Goodman, 71 was given a notice...
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