Page 338 - Katc News Today

LCG Rain Barrel Program happening now through May 9 LCG and last updated 2021-03-09 14:45:17-05 Lafayettes Rain Barrel Program is happening now and will continue through May 9, 2021. The program is conducted by Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Public Works Department and Lafayette Utilities System. Since its start in 2013, the program has offered a way for residents of Lafayette Parish to save money, conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff. According to LCG, residents in unincorpor...

Edwards declares remembrance day for Louisianans who died from COVID-19 La. Govs Office and last updated 2021-03-10 16:07:07-05 Governor John Bel Edwards has declared Sunday, March 14, 2021, as a day of prayer and remembrance for those who have died in Louisiana from COVID-19 in the first year of the pandemic. Louisiana confirmed its first case of COVID-19 on March 9, 2020, and its first death on March 14, 2020. As of March 10, 2021, 9,812 people have died from COVID-19 in Louisiana. "Sunday ...

As of March 10, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 577 and there have been 43 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health

Human remains found in Franklin in January have now been identified.

Police searching for runaway teen in Rapides Parish and last updated 2021-03-09 21:10:56-05 ALEXANDRIA, La. — The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile, Alyssa Herbert. Alyssa is a 17 year old white female, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Alyssa is 5’1” tall and weighs approximately 100 pounds. On Saturday, March 6th 2021, Alyssa was reported missing from a residence located in the Kelly Land Subdivision. ...

Detectives with the Breaux Bridge Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect, or suspects wanted in connection with a January drive-by shooting.

State Fire Marshals Office mourns loss of former leader Rose-Neath Funeral Home and last updated 2021-03-10 09:15:45-05 The State Fire Marshals Office is mourning the loss of former Marshal Charles Fredieu who died Sunday following a battle with cancer. He was 84. Fredieu served as Louisianas State Fire Marshal from 1992 until 1996 under the administration of Edwin Edwards. According to Fredieus obituary, He was a prominent labor leader for over 50 years. He retired as Assistant Fire Chief in t...

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish: Help needed locating Damarien Lance Simon and last updated 2021-03-09 20:25:07-05 Detectives with the Acadia Parish Sheriffs Office are asking for the publics assistance in locating 19-year-old Damarien Lance Simon. Simon is wanted for four counts of attempted second degree murder. He is accused of shooting into a vehicle near mile marker 72 on Interstate 10 on February 18, 2021. One occupant in the victims vehicle was struck by gun fire, according to Sheriff KP...

UL Lafayette filmmaker Rabalais “Finding Cajun” to air on LPB Wednesday University of Louisiana at Lafayette The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Dr. Nathan Rabalais’ film “Finding Cajun” will air on Louisiana Public Broadcasting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10. The one-hour documentary examines Cajun identity. and last updated 2021-03-10 10:45:20-05 By UL Lafayette Office of Communications and Marketing The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Dr. Na...

Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office facilities reopen to the public LPSO and last updated 2021-03-10 13:21:07-05 The Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office is reopening facilities to the public following its closure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They say that with the opening, visitors who will be conducting business at any of the LPSO facilities should adhere to local, state and federal safety guidelines. "These may be different at each facility and very dependent upon the type of service req...