Election Day is less than a week away for the special election to select a new State Treasurer. Secretary of State Tom Schedler predicts a voter turnout below 20-percent. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat (Pins-sa-nat) says even political action committees are sitting this election out. They’re known for producing memorable campaign ads
Financial help is being provided for the family of a slain Lafayette Police Officer. 44-year-old Corporal Michael Middlebrook was killed last in t he line of duty. President Raymond Hebert (A-Bear) with the Community Foundation of Acadiana is happy the fund was established several years ago at the urging of Police Chief Toby Aguillard…
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed in the middle of the Atlantic, and it’s the 15th named storm for this very active season Michelle Southern has more…:
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Another person has been fatality shot in East Feliciana Parish. The latest victim is Brad DeFranceschi, who is a well known member of the Boy Scout Community. DeFranceschi was found dead in the back of his property on Highway 63 southeast of Clinton. Authorities describe the crime as a drive by shooting. He’s the fourth shooting victim in this area since July and all of them have been middle aged white men.