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Dangerous storms move through causing death, destruction in Acadiana
(KADN) —Dangerous storms moved through Acadiana on Monday, causing at least one death and destruction in multiple parishes. Authorities confirmed one storm death outside the town of Henderson in St. Martin Parish. The town suffered significant damage, including to the landmark Pat's Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant. Sheriff Beckett Breaux said...
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe hosts 26th ‘Pow Wow’ event
MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB) - The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana’s Pow Wow event is set to take place May 18 and 19, Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For tribal and non-tribal citizens, this event is a celebration of the history behind the tribe, and it will showcase its traditions while also inviting neighboring tribes to share their heritage.
Boil water advisories in effect for some areas
(KADN) — There are boil water advisories in effect for Acadiana after severe storms caused lots of damage. City of Opelousas is issuing a Boil Water Advisory only for the area north of Martin Luther King Drive from Hwy 182 North to Magnolia, Linus, and Gerry streets. ST. MARTIN...
LaPlace man convicted of second-degree murder for 'brutally gunning down' Opelousas man on Father's Day 2019
OPELOUSAS, La. (KADN) — It took a St. Landry Parish jury "well under an hour" to find a LaPlace man guilty of killing an Opelousas man. District Attorney Chad Pitre said the jury convicted Kendall Singleton, 41, on Thursday, May 9, of second-degree murder for shooting Joseph Boxie Jr., 49, to death on Father’s Day in 2019.
Franklin Parish duo accused of setting house on fire to collect insurance money; arrested
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. FRANKLIN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On December 9, 2023, around 5:15 AM, officials of the Bunkie Fire Department were dispatched to a residence on Highway 29 in Avoyelles Parish due to a house fire. Upon arrival, officials saw a house fully engulfed in flames. According to authorities, […]
Opelousas Catholic celebrates 3 recent state titles
OPELOUSAS, La. (KADN) — Opelousas Catholic celebrated multiple titles at a school rally. The Vikings won their division's state baseball title on the heels of the softball team also winning a state championship, which is the first in school history. And, Opelousas Catholic's Rhegan Butler also won a recent...
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