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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...
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Lafayette Parish school bus crash caused by brake failure results in 1 student hospitalized
A Lafayette Parish School System school bus crash near Duson has left one student injured. It happened at the intersection of Ridge Road and Fieldspan Road on Thursday, March 13, around 12:45 p.m. The bus, carrying nine LPSS high school students, collided with another vehicle. Authorities reported that the school bus's brakes failed, causing the driver to lose control.
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Person taken into custody at end of manhunt for rapist
BATON ROUGE - A person was taken into custody after a manhunt for a rapist in East Baton Rouge Parish. Around 12 p.m. the Baton Rouge Police Department and East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office were looking for a man who broke into a home and raped a person. Law enforcement tracked the person to Jefferson Highway near Stumberg Lane where they were taken into custody.
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BRPD: Man found in car with critical gunshot wounds
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man with life-threatening injuries. The shooting happened on Wednesday afternoon, March 12 around 4:50 p.m. in the 2800 block of Dayton Street. Police said a man was found in the car with multiple...
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Campaign manager for Senate candidate accused of spreading false details during election
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A Lafayette man has been arrested following a cyber investigation into election-related misinformation. Chun Ping "Eddie" Lau, 47, the campaign manager for former Louisiana Senate candidate Jesse Regan, faces charges of distributing false political materials. Authorities took Lau into custody on Wednesday, March 12.
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Artmosphere in Lafayette gets new owners and new life
Artmosphere Bistro, a beloved live music venue in downtown Lafayette, is making a comeback under new ownership. The venue has had a tumultuous history since it opened over 20 years ago. It has faced challenges with the city-parish government regarding its liquor license and classification as a bar or restaurant. Despite these issues, it has remained a staple for local roots music and emerging bands.
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Shaq's Big Chicken fast-food restaurant might be blocked at proposed Lake Charles site
The prospect of a Big Chicken restaurant in Lake Charles is no slam dunk even though the eatery has ties to Shaq, the Hall of Fame professional basketball player. In fact, the proposal now is in limbo following a decision this week by the Lake Charles Planning and Zoning Commission.
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Funeral services for former LSU player Marc Boutte set for Saturday in Lake Charles
BATON ROUGE — Marc Boutte, a former defensive lineman for LSU, will be laid to rest Saturday following a service at the Combre Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Boutte, a Lake Charles native, died last week at age 55. He had appeared in over 40 games and started 32 times as a defensive lineman during his LSU career.