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Timing of severe thunderstorms headed for New Orleans and Baton Rouge becoming clearer
The window in which severe thunderstorms could pummel New Orleans and Baton Rouge with hurricane-force winds, rain and tornadoes Saturday is becoming smaller, National Weather Service forecasters said Thursday afternoon. Weather service meteorologist Kevin Gilmore said in a video briefing at 3:30 p.m. Thursday that scattered storms are expected to...
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Lafayette man who exposed clergy abuse by Acadiana priest beaten to death in Lake Charles; suspect arrested
A Lafayette man who played a crucial role in exposing clerical abuse in the US has died after being beaten in Lake Charles. Scott Gastal, who testified at age 11 against a priest who abused him, was 50 years old. Lake Charles police found Gastal with severe head injuries in a motel parking lot on March 2. He died nine days later in a Lafayette hospital. The suspect, Reese Chaumont, 28, of Lake Charles, faces a second-degree murder charge. Chaumont's bond is set at $650,000, and he remains in custody. Gastal's testimony in the 1980s led to a $1 million settlement from the Catholic Diocese of Lafayette for his family. His death has deeply affected the community of clergy abuse survivors. The case of Gastal's initial abuse by Gilbert Gauthe highlighted the widespread issue of clerical molestation in the Catholic Church.
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Annie Spell unopposed, will replace Brach Myers, represent Lafayette in state House District 45
Annie Spell will serve as the state Representative for House District 45 in Lafayette. Spell, a registered Republican, was the only candidate to qualify for the May 3 election to fill the District 45 seat vacated when Brach Myers was elected in February to the state Senate District 23 seat, Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court Louis Perret said.
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Police arrest four people accused of stealing packages in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE — Four people were arrested for their alleged involvement in a string of package thefts across Baton Rouge. Officers arrested Mikel Wenger, 21; Ladarius Williams, 23; Jaymi Holland, 23; and Devonta James, 22. Police said that on March 11, they received an anonymous tip to investigate a...
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Sammy Wyatt launches race to unseat Cassidy
SHREVEPORT, La. - Sammy Wyatt has announced his bid for the office of U.S. Senator from Louisiana. He is a conservative Republican who was born in Shreveport and graduated from Southwood High School. Wyatt started his career in law enforcement working for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office and the Bossier...
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Lafayette man arrested for distributing information claiming Democrats endorsed Republican candidate
A Lafayette man was arrested Wednesday for violating state campaign ethics law during the recent election for the state Senate District 23 seat won by Brach Myers. Chun Ping "Eddie" Lau, 47, of Lafayette, was charged with violating a Louisiana law that prohibits distributing information in a campaign that one knows is false.
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Restaurant to move into old Coffee Dash space. Here's what else is under construction.
Building permits for the week of March 5-11 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville:. OFFICE: 600 Jefferson St., Suite 11017, description, existing tenant renovation within Chase Tower; applicant, AQ Studios; contractor, C.M. Miciotto & Son; $510,000. OFFICE: 556 Jefferson St., description, renovation to Suite 200 of Jefferson Towers;...
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5 students injured after car collides with Lafayette Parish school bus
JUDICE, La. (NEWS 15) — A school bus crash in Lafayette Parish resulted in injuries to five students. Authorities confirmed it happened near the corner of Duhon Road and Lagneaux Road in the Judice area. The bus was stopped at a bus stop with its signs out when a...
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Former Officer Arrested in Lafayette Parish for Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer
A 52-year-old man has been arrested in Lafayette Parish, charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer after an investigation stemming from a stalking complaint. The suspect, Edwin Silence, was taken into custody Monday afternoon in the 200 block of Sunflower Drive. During the investigation, deputies discovered that Silence falsely identified...