The formation of Tropical Storm Ophelia in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean makes it 15 named storms during this very active Atlantic hurricane season. State Climatologist Barry Keim says 2005, the year Katrina struck New Orleans, is still the highest recorded year for activity…
Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving away from the U.S.
A truck driver was killed this morning after he lost control of his vehicle on I-10 at the Butte La Rose exit in St. Martin Parish. Louisiana State Police Master Trooper Brooks David (Dah-veed) says the accident closed a section of I-10 eastbound, while crews inspected the bridge…
The interstate has been cleared and is reopened. Police have withheld the name of the victim pending family notification.
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We’ve reached the home stretch of what has been a lackluster State Treasurer’s race. Jeff Palermo looks at whether we’ll see an increase in attention before Saturday’s election…
Financial help is being provided for the family of a slain Lafayette Police Officer. 44-year-old Corporal Michael Middlebrook was killed last week. President Raymond Hebert (A-Bear) with the Community Foundation of Acadiana says…
Donations may be made through the website c-f-acadiana-dot-org/lafayette-p-d…