The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has identified the two people killed in a boating crash on the Tickfaw River this past weekend that also seriously injured six people when two boats collided in the middle of the night. The deceased are identified as 31-year-old Thuy Gustin of Springfield and 36-year-old Chase Sharkey of Greensburg.

Passenger rail service could be soon available for a route that connects New Orleans to Mobile, Alabama. Brooke Thorington reports Mobile officials have to sign off on the deal…
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The investigation continues into last Thursday’s fatal shooting of Lafayette police officer, Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette, a 35-year-old, who leaves behind a wife and five children. State Police is the lead investigating agency and Trooper Peggy Bourque says they are asking for the public’s assistance…
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A candlelight vigil will be held tomorrow night at the Lafayette Police Department for Jolivette. Visitation and funeral services will be held Wednesday and Thursday in Opelousas.

Cleanup efforts are underway after a large oil spill in Bayou Lafourche Saturday. The spill was traced to a leaking fuel tank and valve failure at the Crescent Midstream pumping station in Raceland. Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson (shasson)…
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17 aquatic salamanders, two turtles, and one crawfish were found dead because of the spill. Officials are searching for three alligators and four ducks covered with oil.