Lake Charles appellate court hears arguments in Marinello case
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:24:13 -0700
A Jefferson Parish prosecutor defended the conviction of Vince Marinello for the murder of his wife on the fourth anniversary of her shooting, imploring three appeals court justices today to keep the evidence in the forefront of their deliberation should...
Educator charged in crash
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:36:27 -0700
Roy Serie, a man loved in the Ville Platte community and known for coaching up area football players was arrested and charged with the death of his wife and another woman on Thursday.
Briefs: Skins, Rams swap draftees Morris, Davis
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:59:18 -0700
Monday's news briefs: Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell is practicing again. Whether he'll play in Thursday's preseason finale is uncertain. Oakland Raider - Jason Campbell - NFL - Quarterback - Football
Los Angeles Fugitive Caught in Abbeville
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:40:39 -0700
Lafayette, LA - Yesterday morning at approximately 8:30 a.m. The US Marshals Fugitive Task Force from Lafayette and Lake Charles along with vital assistance from the Abbeville Police Department arrested Thirty-Eight Year Old Kent Jamel Wright during a felony traffic stop at the 300 block of South Lyman in Abbeville. Wright was being pursued on Home Invasion Charges from the Los Angeles Police ...
Symposium examines Huey P. Long shooting
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:37:08 -0700
BATON ROUGE Did Carl Austin Weiss shoot U.S. Sen. Huey P. Long?
Vince Marinello claims he was cheated and wants a new trial in his wife's murder
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:09:13 -0700
Former newsman was convicted of second-degree murder in the Sept. 1, 2006, death of Liz Marinello
They were like family
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:35:44 -0700
For 58 days, the music inside the Cajundome stopped. There were no concerts or children's shows. No banquets or luncheons or awards presentations. No sporting events or conventions.
How Katrina changed Lafayette forever
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:05:35 -0700
While Lafayette was spared from the winds and floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina, the storm nonetheless left its mark on the Hub City.
Nelson, Heaps to share qb duties for BYU
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:11:11 -0700
The battle for the starting quarterback job at BYU has ended in a tie. Coach Bronco Mendenhall said Riley Nelson and freshman Jake Heaps will be sharing the job when the season begins next week.
College Football Capsules: A&M QB Johnson learns a few lessons as teacher
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:11:47 -0700
COLLEGE STATION (AP) Jerrod Johnson is always looking for ways to become a better football player and sometimes that happens in unusual places.
State Police Identifies Deputies Involved in Shooting
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:25:39 -0700
Iberia Parish- The following Iberia Parish deputies were involved in a shooting that took place on the night of August 25, 2010: Deputy Brett Broussard, Deputy Jeff Schmidt, Deputy Paul Venable, Deputy Ben LaSalle and Deputy Wade Bergeron. Louisiana State Police detectives, with the Lafayette Field Office were requested by the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office to investigate an officer involved ...
Speed trap?
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:45:54 -0700
Some local drivers and contributors to a national motorist organizations Web site deem U.S. 90 in Iberia Parish a speed trap, but a State Police spokesman argues there is no such thing.
Ex-LHA worker has record
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:58:44 -0700
A fired contract worker with the Lafayette Housing Authority, who earned $82,155 through a federal disaster assistance program, has a criminal record that includes drug charges, battery and theft.
Iberia Fatal Standoff Update
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:10:39 -0700
Iberia Parish- Louisiana State Police detectives, with the Lafayette Field Office were requested by the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting on Divine Street in New Iberia. Shortly before 6:30 p.m., the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at 2311 Divine Street in New Iberia, LA, in reference to a fight. Upon arrival, deputies ...
Developments in Arnaudville's Officer-involved shooting
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:41:09 -0700
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz confirms... An officer-involved shooting happened on the corner of Hebert Road and Louisiana-31 in Arnaudville early Sunday morning... The officer, a Dallas Barron, has since been placed on administrative leave... Barron has been with the Arnaudville Police Department for about four months and now the St. Landry Sheriff's Department is looking at whether ...
Rhythms on the River Series 2010
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:25:49 -0700
Lafayette, LA. The Village of River Ranch will kick off its ninth fall season of the Rhythms on the River concert series on Thursday, September 30th, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the River Ranch Town Square. The soul singer, well-loved Carencro native, Marc Broussard, will take the Rhythms stage for a second time and kick off the series. The three-time, Grammy nominated Cajun playing Eunice ...
Van allegedly stolen by rape & murder suspect found in Louisiana
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:59:51 -0700
Investigators in Louisiana have found the minivan police say was stolen by a man wanted for rape and murder in Central Texas. Police say Anthony Wayne O'neal shot and killed a man at the Westgate Park Apartments in Temple early Sunday morning.
2010 College Football Predictions: Week 1 Spreads for the AP's Top 25
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:02:18 -0700
The beginning of the 2010 college football upon us at last can only mean one thing to that gambling child lurking within each and every sports fan
the best game to bet on is finally back to test that unmatched knowledge, those unwavering gut feelings, and most importantly, that untapped bank roll. Besides the NFL, College Footballs Top 25 teams are the most sought after spreads in the gambling ...
Duo faces rape charge
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:53:24 -0700
Chris Crossley and Gavin Sinegal were arrested Monday about four hours apart on warrants for aggravated rape. Both were arrested in correlation with an incident that happened on August 29th at Ildicon Apartment Complex.
News : First Impressions: Brass Bed
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:36:12 -0700
Brass Bed Melt White Park The Van Release Date : September 21 Tracklist : 01. Aria 02. People Want To Be Happy (Summertime) 03. Miniature Day Parade 04. Panthers 05. Begs Me Not To Beg 06. God Saves The Thieves 07. Maybe It's Not Me 08. Strangers 09. Bums On The Radio 10. Pop Mission 11. Farmers First Impressions: -This is the Lafayette, Louisiana natives first record since Midnight Matinee ...