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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...

Mamou, LA · 2d
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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....

Forest Hill, LA · 10h
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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...

Oakdale, LA · 2d
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Inmate escapes from Avoyelles Detention Center

MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB) - Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a public safety alert on Saturday, November 7, after a Department of Corrections inmate reportedly escaped from Detention Center 1 in Marksville. Artavien Green, 20, of Lake Charles reportedly escaped from the facility at around 8:30 p.m. Green was serving...

Marksville, LA · 1d
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Rapides cases: Alexandria man pleads guilty to manslaughter in stabbing

An Alexandria man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to manslaughter in the February stabbing death of another man. Michael Steven Hargrove, 44, will be sentenced in the death of Calvin Lee Jr. on Dec. 16, according to online Rapides Parish Clerk of Court records. The Alexandria Police Department responded to a call about a stabbing early on Feb. 19 in the 700 block of Bolton Avenue, and officers found Lee, 37, wounded. He was taken to a hospital, but later died. Hargrove initially was arrested on a charge of second-degree murder. He was indicted in late June on a felony charge of manslaughter by a Rapides Parish grand jury. On Wednesday, Hargrove appeared before 9th Judicial District Court Judge David Michael Williams for a pretrial conference. He withdrew his not guilty plea and entered a guilty plea, and Williams ordered a pre-sentencing investigation to be completed in two weeks. Ladonna Delrie case: Case on hold as woman charged in Sheriff Hilton's death undergoes exam Kendrick Dotson death: 2 Alexandria women jailed on 2nd-degree murder charges after shooting Cooper accused in copper thefts Hessmer man accused in multiple copper thefts in Echo-Poland area In other cases: The sanity contradictory hearing for Ladonna

Alexandria, LA · 2d

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LSP presence in Tioga area; school shelter in place lifted

RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) - A Louisiana State Police presence was seen in the Tioga area on Friday morning. KALB reached out to LSP, but we were told it was an active scene, and no information could be provided at this time. The law enforcement presence was spotted on US-165...

Tioga, LA · 2d

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Squirrel Cook-Off brings Acadiana together to support Opelousas man battling cancer

The squirrel gravy was simmering and the competition was heating up at Willie's Campground in Washington, where cooks from across Acadiana gathered to help an Opelousas man battling Stage IV kidney cancer. The 2026 Squirrel Cook-Off took place on Oct. 24, organized by the Gumbo Foundation, brought together longtime competitors,...

Opelousas, LA · 15h

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St. Landry Parish solar farm fires raise resident concerns

OPELOUSAS, La. (Acadiana News First) - Two fires at a solar farm in St. Landry Parish within the span of a month are raising concerns among nearby residents about safety and the potential spread of future fires. One resident who lives near the solar farm and asked to remain anonymous...

St Landry Parish, LA · 2d

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State plans $4.7 million construction project at Acadiana Center for Youth

The State of Louisiana is advancing plans for new staff residences and a training and multipurpose building at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, a project that carried an estimated construction cost of $4.7 million during the state's architectural planning process. The proposed development would add staff housing and...

Bunkie, LA · 2d

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Serving the homefront: peace time service just as important as time of conflict

Veteran’s Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. This is a story of one veteran who served her country in peace time. Serving in the military is more than picking up a rifle and marching into battle. Only 10% to 15% of U.S. military personnel experience direct combat. Roughly that leaves 80% to 85% who serve in non-combat or support roles.

Mansura, LA · 1d

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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.

Church Point, LA · 2d

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Avoyelles Charter announces first nine weeks Honor Roll

Avoyelles Public Charter High School has announced its Honor Roll for the first nine weeks grading period, recognizing students for their academic achievement and dedication in the classroom. Principal’s List. 1st Grade: Kendall Bernard, Fenily Builodeau, Silas Craft, Ruby Drouin, Remi Ducote, Jace Guillot, Bryce Hukins, Sutton Jeansonne, Everleigh...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 1d

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St. Landry Parish's financial practices face more scrutiny as DA, judges sue alleging underpayments

St. Landry Parish Government has underpaid the 27th Judicial District Attorney's Office by nearly $600,000 over the past three years, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by District Attorney Chad Pitre. The lawsuit alleges that the parish has failed to meet its constitutionally mandated financial obligations to the DA's office,...

St Landry Parish, LA · 2d

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Cottonport approves litter enforcement agreement, police appointment

The Cottonport Town Council approved an agreement allowing parish litter enforcement within town limits and named an assistant police chief during its Oct. 14 meeting. The litter agreement authorizes Avoyelles Parish Police Jury Litter Abatement Officer Barry Lemoine to enforce parish litter ordinances in Cottonport. The measure passed 4-0, with Councilman Kenneth Friels abstaining because of a conflict of interest.

Cottonport, LA · 2d