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Crowley Police make arrest in fatal drive-by shooting Courtesy Crowley Police Department and last updated 2020-12-30 17:58:13-05 Crowley Police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting that occurred during a block party over the weekend in Crowley. Raphues "Tonky" Joseph turned himself in to Crowley Police and was arrested on two counts of Second Degree Murder. Joseph is currently being held at the Acadia Parish Jail with a $825,000 bond. Police responded on December ...

Opelousas man arrested for rape of special needs juvenile and last updated 2020-12-30 17:43:35-05 OPELOUSAS, La. — The St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office has arrested an Opelousas man for the rape of special needs juvenile while two others have been taken into custody for not reporting the incident to law enforcement. Edwin Brisco, 40, of Opelousas was arrested by SLPSO for a charge of Third Degree Rape. His bond is set at $20,000. Carl Domingue, 53, and Telemica Mayo, 42, both of Opelousa...

New Years Eve severe weather threat for Acadiana ROBS WEATHER FORECAST PART 2 10PM 12/30/2020 and last updated 2020-12-30 23:36:12-05 The Storm Prediction Center Wednesday issued an enhanced threat of severe storms for Acadiana primarily for Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours. A potent storm system that will be advancing north-northeastward across Eastern Texas Thursday will allow for scattered showers and a few storms to develop across Acadiana anytime from late morning into the af...

LCG issues tips on keeping pets safe during New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrations LCG and last updated 2020-12-30 17:02:03-05 LAFAYETTE, La. - The festive displays of New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrations can result in pets experiencing the new year scared and far from home. The bright lights and loud sounds of fireworks can be terrifying for pets and trigger a fight-or-flight response. “We get calls from owners whose dogs escaped from their yard or jerked out of their collars w...

UPDATE: Franklin juvenile found safe Franklin Police Department and last updated 2020-12-30 18:51:43-05 UPDATE (12/30): Franklin Police have safely located 16-year-old Elijah Smith. Police received information on the morning of December 30 on his whereabouts. --------------------------------- The Franklin Police Department is asking for help from the public in locating a missing juvenile. Elijah Smith, 16, was reported missing by his guardian. He is 506", weighing approximately 136 pounds, sh...

It's looking to be a stormy finish to 2020 for Acadiana Thursday with a slight risk of severe storms (level 2 out of 5) forecast for the area...

Next Acadiana weather-maker arrives New Years Eve Robs weather forecast part 1 12-28-20 10pm and last updated 2020-12-28 23:57:53-05 Acadianas next weather-maker looks arrive New Years Eve with a high chance of showers and storm s developing into Thursday, along with a potential severe weather risk. In the near term, expect a generally fair and seasonably cool night into Tuesday morning with lows bottoming out in the upper 40s to near 50°. Tuesday will bring a mixed bag of sun and clouds wi...

Louisiana airport to be site of new National Guard center By: Associated Press and last updated 2020-12-25 18:39:04-05 LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Construction is scheduled to begin next fall on a 60,000-square-foot (5,574-square-meter) National Guard readiness center at an airport in Lake Charles. The Lake Charles Readiness Center will house multiple Louisiana National Guard units whose armory was damaged during Hurricane Laura, officials said Tuesday. It’s expected to p...

and last updated 2020-12-25 20:12:30-05 A 4-year-old child was fatally struck by a vehicle in New Iberia Friday, police confirm. The incident occurred in the 1000 block of Julia Street around 3:30 Friday afternoon, according NIPD spokesperson Sgt. Daesha Hughes. The toddler was taken to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead. The investigation is ongoing, and we will provide new details as they become available. ------------------------------------------------------------ To re...

Alvin Kamara rushed for a record six touchdowns as New Orleans downs the Vikings in a Christmas Day shootout, 52-33.