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Driver airlifted after ATV accident in Elton
ELTON, La. (KPLC) - A driver is in the hospital after overturning an all-terrain vehicle in Elton. Louisiana State Police Troop D Public Information Officer Derek Senegal said troopers received a call around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday that there was an accident. He said the crash involved an overturned four-wheeler,...
Peabody and Avoyelles High face off in spring football game
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The spring football carousel continued Wednesday, May 15, as two Cenla teams, Peabody and Avoyelles High, went head-to-head. The teams have plenty of young players who are eager to show they can hold their own and fill the gaps left by graduating seniors. Peabody lost Grambling State commit Dartavin Depass and Avoyelles lost star running back DeCareyn Sampson.
Luca recovering in Crowley after being abandoned and shot in Church Point
CROWLEY, La. — The Humane Society of Louisiana commends the work performed by Acadia Parish Animal Control Dept. staff for responding to an emergency a few weeks ago. A caller informed the animal control department that someone had dumped a Great Pyrenees out of a vehicle, and another individual shot it later that night in the knee.
Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office implements crime stoppers program, new technology
Sheriff Charles Guillory said the advancements began earlier this year when his office was given a drone that has already played a role arresting multiple murder suspects. Additionally, the sheriff's office purchased two license plate readers that they've installed in key areas of the parish.
Sheriff’s detectives investigate shooting, carjacking incident in Lecompte
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – On May 11th, 2024, at approximately 10 PM, Deputies responded to the 3000 block of LA 112, Lecompte, to assist the Lecompte Police Department in what was first reported as a disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a suspect, later identified as Kearrious Marquez...
Inmate escapes from Eunice hospital
EUNICE, La. (KADN) — Eunice police are searching for an inmate who escaped while being treated at a hospital. Officials said Andrew Morrison, 46, was at the Acadian Medical Center when he got away from a jailer. They added officers are searching in the North St. Mary Road area.
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