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Lafayette resident celebrates 102nd birthday and last updated 2021-02-26 20:55:50-05 KATC would like to wish Ms. Jessie of Lafayette a very happy 102nd birthday! Ms. Jessie, who lives at Lady of the Oaks, celebrated her birthday Friday with a party. The staff tell us Ms. Jessie got to order out for lunch. She chose Dons Seafood, which she followed up with some birthday cake. Ms. Jessie was also surprised by a dance put on by the staff. "Im thankful that theyre putting on a show for me," Ms....

Officials pause puppy mill investigation More than 125 dogs were removed from a home after animal cruelty allegations. and last updated 2021-02-26 19:58:54-05 OPELOUSAS, La. — The person at the center of allegations of animal abuse in St. Landry Parish is not currently facing any charges. The St. Landry Sheriff Office and the parish’s animal control are waiting until all small dogs removed from the home are evaluated to see if the investigation moves forward. Around 150 small dogs we...

Abbeville man convicted for 2018 fatal drunk driving crash sentenced to 48 years in prison and last updated 2021-02-25 18:31:15-05 ABBEVILLE, La. — An Abbeville man was sentenced to serve 48 years in prison after beeing charged in a 2018 fatal drunk driving crash that killed two North Vermilion High School students. Tyler Meaux, 23, of Abbeville was sentenced to 48 years in prison with all but 12 years suspended by 15th Judicial District Court Judge Laurie Hulin in Vermilion Parish Thursd...

St. Landry car dealership thankful no injuries after chase across parish lines St. Landry car dealership thankful no injuries after chase across parish lines and last updated 2021-02-25 23:27:35-05 A theft at a St. Landry Parish car dealership led to a chase across parish lines Thursday. During that chase, a Grand Coteau police officer even opened fire. No injuries were reported, but a Baton Rouge woman is facing charges. It was a close call at the dealership, where it all began. The pursuit st...

New members inducted into NAUWs St. Landry branch and last updated 2021-02-25 23:54:28-05 The St. Landry branch of the National Association of University Women has inducted several new members into the Black History Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at Plaisance Elementary School Thursday evening. Inductees included Coach Kenneth Winfrey, Judge Ledricka Johnson-Thierry, Judge Shaunn Callier-Harden, and Attorney Charles Cravins. Thursdays event also marked the 30th anniversary of the St....

Spirit of Acadiana: First Graders Salute Unsung Heroes and last updated 2021-02-26 08:28:07-05 LAFAYETTE, La. — It was at Cathedral-Carmel School in Lafayette, where a couple weeks ago, during Catholic Schools Week, a group of first-graders were tasked with talking about sanitation workers and drawing—garbage trucks. And what we got was great artwork with a message. “So, Catholic Schools Week rolls around, Miss Chappuis (the teacher) comes in and says, ‘I’ve got a grea...

Portable generators recalled due to shock hazard CPSC / Northern Tool & Equipment and last updated 2021-02-25 22:39:50-05 More than 3,600 portable generators sold at Northern Tool & Equipment are being recalled because of a shock hazard. The recall involves Northern Tool & Equipment Powerhouse 13000ES Portable Generator Model #799215. The gasoline generator is blue with white Powerhorse logos, a black frame, and two wheels. The generators have a wiring error which can result in an electrical s...

Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center announces new no-kill policy and last updated 2021-02-25 19:08:09-05 LAFAYETTE — On Wednesday, the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center, located on West Pont Des Mouton Road, announced their new no-kill policy. In 2016, former Mayor-President Joel Robideaux put in place an initiative to set a goal for the shelter to reach a no-kill status by 2020. The shelter says they wouldnt have been able to reach that goal if it wasnt for the help from the ...

Ava Max Lights Up Kimmel With My Head and My Heart Ava Max Lights Up Kimmel With My Head and My Heart Propulsive dance pop single interpolates ATCs 2000 club smash, "Around the World (La La La La La)" Jon Blistein, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday, February 25th. Max performed the propulsive dance-pop track while moving in and out of a large cage as a crew of dancers flew around her. The track, which  interpolates ATC’s turn-of-the-millennium Eurodance smash “Ar...

LDH confirms additional winter storm death bringing statewide death toll to 6 Louisiana Department of Health and last updated 2021-02-24 20:21:15-05 The Louisiana Department of Health on Wednesday confirmed one additional death tied to the February 2021 winter storm, bringing the statewide death toll to 6. LDH says that A 61-year-old Caddo Parish man died of exposure-related hypothermia. The Caddo Parish Coroner confirmed this death is considered storm-related. Below are details on the 6 deaths...