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SEACOR Power unified command provides salvage updates KATC / Associated Press and last updated 2021-06-09 12:49:37-04 HOUMA, La. — The unified command consisting of the Coast Guard and SEACOR updated family members of the crew on the status of salvage operations of SEACOR Power during a meeting in Houma, Wednesday. Family members were provided with information from SEACOR and the contracted Donjon-SMIT salvage team on efforts to remove the vessel and what the potential timeline for that pr...

Lafayette couple to appear on new TBS game show Episode to premiere June 10 at 8 pm TBS and last updated 2021-06-09 13:19:45-04 A Lafayette couple will compete during the premiere of a new game show on TBS. Whitney and Kal Savoie of Lafayette will appear on "The Cube" a new game show that tests the mental agility and physical ability of contestants. The two will work together in an attempt to take home a possible $250,000 prize. According to TBS, contestant pairs must demonstrate skill, nerve...

The Port Barre Police Department is investigating a shooting, which occurred around 8 p.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of Osage Street. Police say they responded to a shots fired call and arrived to an unruly crowd of people in the street.

Lafayette motorcyclist dies from injuries sustained in Sunday crash MGN and last updated 2021-06-09 15:15:49-04 A Lafayette man has died from injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash on June 6 in Lafayette. The Lafayette Police Department says that 19-year-old Noah Comeaux died Wednesday, June 9. The crash occurred around 2:00 am on Sunday in the 4600 block of Johnston Street. Police say an investigation revealed that Comeaux was traveling eastbound when he lost control of his motorcy...

Work began on Wednesday, June 9, to stripe Louisiana Avenue between Carmel Drive and E Butcher Switch Road.

The State Library of Louisiana announced Wednesday, June 9, that it has received a special round of funding to help public libraries in the state respond directly and immediately to the pandemic.

FEMA to reimburse $46M in Lake Charles debris removal work after Hurricane Laura KATC and last updated 2021-06-09 16:01:37-04 FEMA will reimburse $46 million in funds for debris removal that took place in Lake Charles following Hurricane Laura. On Wednesday, Senator John Kennedy announced the the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide $46,498,869 in funding for the debris removal in the city following extensive damage from the storm. “I am grateful that FEMA is reimbursing Lake ...

Opelousas couple arrested for cruelty to the infirmed KATC and last updated 2021-06-09 12:34:19-04 OPELOUSAS — Two people have booked in St. Landry Parish on charges of cruelty to the infirmed. According to to the St. Landrys Parish Sheriffs Office, detectives responded on June 1 to complaints of possible abuse and neglect to an infirmed person. Authorities arrested 42-year-old Alvin Kennedy and his girlfriend Lauren Oberle, 39, after the victim stated that she was not allowed to leave her...

As of June 9, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 310 and there have been 9 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The Calcasieu Parish Sherriff's Office is warning area residents of a scam that is surfacing in our area. According to the Sheriff's Office, victims in nearby parishes have reported receiving an email from what appears to be the Louisiana Sheriff's Association (LSA) president, Sheriff Jason Ard.