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New Iberia City Council 'gives in' to DOTD's request, closing Caroline St. railroad crossing after a 12-year dispute

The recent installation of speed cameras in New Iberia has sparked significant controversy, leading to a council meeting packed with frustrated residents. Here's what has changed.

'We're taking a step back because we know we have some issues': City Council responds to complaints over photo speed enforcement

The New Iberia Police Department made two major arrests this week after investigations into a drive-by shooting on Sunday and shots fired during an armed robbery of a convenience store.

Just 10 days after New Iberia voters turned down a proposition to fund road projects in the city for the next 20 years, Mayor Freddie DeCourt is once again taking

New Iberia has long been known as the "Queen City of the Teche". Nearly 250 years after it's founding, downtown New Iberia is still the centerpiece of the city.

Officials listen as community voice concerns about gun violence in New Iberia Officials listen as community voice concerns about gun violence in New Iberia and last updated 2021-03-01 23:44:14-05 NEW IBERIA — In Iberia Parish, city and parish officials continue to work on bringing gun violence to an end. On Monday, dozens of people gathered during a town hall meeting to discuss issues and possible solutions. A major concern throughout the crowd tonight was the lack of community policing. ...