Following last year’s historic drought, Governor Jeff Landry issued a disaster declaration asking the federal government to help the state’s crawfish industry. Acadia Parish crawfish farmer Brent Lamm says it’s been a difficult season but he’s starting to catch more crawfish.
Louisiana Congressman Troy Carter says Landry’s disaster declaration will allow for crawfish farmers to access disaster loans through the Small Business Administration.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office have arrested four people in connection to the fatal drive by shooting of a 65-year-old Lake Charles woman. Sheriff-elect Stitch Guillory…
Two adults and two juveniles were taken into custody yesterday and the search continues for one more person.
State Fire Marshall Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue is urging Louisianans to check their smoke alarms after firefighters responded to two fatal house fires on Friday. Rodrigue says the first fire was reported in Desoto Parish…
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Rodrigue says the majority of fatal fires this year have been related to improper smoking practices.
One juvenile male has been arrested and another suspect is on the run following a carjacking in Lafayette which resulted in the stolen vehicle slamming into a police vehicle in Acadia Parish. Lafayette Police Lieutenant Jace Quebedeaux says the carjacking happened last night as the victim was exiting his vehicle after returning home.