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Four shootings Friday in Rayne believed to be linked to 2019 homicide and last updated 2021-02-23 20:23:48-05 Rayne Police responded on Friday to multiple shooting incidents believed to be connected to a 2019 homicide. Police say the four shooting incidents took place within the span of an hour and thirty minutes. Officers responded to the first shooting at 8:20pm near 7th Street on Friday, February 19. Minutes later at 8:27 pm officers were called to the intersection of Hoffpauir Street and H...

and last updated 2021-02-22 14:25:35-05 UPDATE: The Iberia Parish Coroners Office has identified the man who died in last weeks camper fire. Leonce Romero Jr., 81, died in the fire that happened Saturday in Iberia Parish. Shortly after 8 a.m. on February 20, the New Iberia Fire Department responded to a call for a camper trailer fire located in the 1700 block of Juanita Street. A relative discovered the victim and remnants of a fire when bringing the occupant breakfast. The victim owned the ...

St. Landry Parish deputies now certified in additional less lethal use of force options St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office and last updated 2021-02-22 11:36:35-05 St. Landry Parish Sheriffs deputies are now certified in three less-lethal options following a month-long training on use of force. The Sheriffs Office says the additional training tools will help the deputies further resolve conflicts that might arise before a firearm is used. “I saw a need to reallocate funds and grants to purc...

Boil advisory lifted for Cecilia Water System Courtesy of MGN Online and last updated 2021-02-22 14:28:01-05 The Cecilia Water System says that pressure has been restored to the water supply system. On Wednesday, February 17, the system experienced low water pressure caused by excessive use of water during freezing temperatures. The boil advisory that was in effect until further notice has now been rescinded. Officials say that water is now safe for consumption. -----------------------------...

As of Feb. 22, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 468 and there have been 11 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Faith Missionary Baptist Church and Second Harvest distributed food to Acadia Parish residents Monday.

Bringing freeze damaged plants back to life With milder days ahead, heres what you can do to revive your plants. Bringing freeze damaged plants back to life and last updated 2021-02-20 23:18:29-05 LAFAYETTE, La. — With the freezing days behind us and a whole lot of sunshine in the next days ahead, there are some things you can do to your plants to bring them back to life. Unfortunately, there are some plants that might not pull through. The owner of All Seasons Nursery, Peter Mayeux, tells...

Car & Truck Show held to benefit St. Jude Car show held to benefit St. Jude and last updated 2021-02-20 20:41:00-05 Car enthusiasts headed to Cajun Fast Track recreation center in Breaux Bridge Saturday for a car and truck show benefit. Dozens of cars entered at a fee of $10 apiece and all proceeds from the event are going to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital in Memphis. Families were encouraged to safely attend the event, which was free for spectators. Those in attendance were able to wal...

Residents of Lafayette neighborhood gather for Parti Gras KATC and last updated 2021-02-20 21:54:04-05 Since many Mardi Gras celebrations were canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Lafayette neighborhood decided to hold their own party this weekend - Parti Gras, that is. The 2nd Annual Parti Gras started Saturday and will be held again on Sunday from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Held by the McComb-Veazey Neighborhood Coterie and several other organizations, the event allows residents the cha...

and last updated 2021-02-21 17:35:03-05 UPDATE: The family who lost their home in this fire are asking for help. A GoFundMe has been set up for those who can help. You can find it here. Fire officials say space heaters caused a trailer fire Friday in Duson. The Duson Fire Department was dispatched to the 500 block of Fifth Street for a residential fire after a caller advised they heard an explosion and their trailer was on fire. Firefighters deployed pre-connected hand lines and began safel...