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Acadia Parish man booked with child sex abuse for fifth time
16+ hour, 29+ min ago (560+ words) A Rayne man has been booked on child sex charges for the fifth time since 2021, records show. Julian "Trey" Marie Aucoin III, 42, was booked Friday with one count indecent behavior with juveniles and seven counts of child pornography. A release…...
House bill seeks to nullify damages cap on carbon-capture mishaps
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (485+ words) BATON ROUGE " A bill aimed at reshaping how Louisiana handles liability for carbon-capture incidents is gaining traction at the State Capitol, signaling a potential shift in how the emerging industry is regulated. House Bill 79, sponsored by Rep. Robby Carter, D-Greensburg,…...
Second Chance Month raises awareness of challenges faced by the formerly incarcerated
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (1342+ words) BATON ROUGE " Beginning at age 16, Christi Cheramie was locked away for 25 years. She was a "juvenile lifer," which is what juveniles serving life sentences without parole were called before the U. S. Supreme Court invalidated the statute. On Feb. 15, 2019, Cheramie was released…...
Community gathers in Baton Rouge to remember victims of Mall of Louisiana shooting
12+ hour, 9+ min ago (13+ words) KATC...
Port Barre man arrested for allegedly selling Methamphetamine from his home
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (137+ words) KATC ST. LANDRY PARISH " According to the Port Barre police, on April 24th, they arrested Jamie Lance Babineaux, 51, Bayou Drive, Port Barre, on warrants for 2 counts of Distribution of Methamphetamine, Violation of Controlled Dangerous Substance in a Drug Free Zone, and…...
School officials consider rezoning to limit student transfers
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (323+ words) ST. LANDRY PARISH " OPELOUSAS, La. (KATC) " School leaders in St. Landry Parish are considering a rezoning plan that could impact where some students attend high school, as the district works to avoid forcing students to change campuses after eighth grade....
Lafayette firefighters extinguish heavy commercial fire at Shane's Loaded Mac Bar on Johnston Street
20+ hour, 14+ min ago (276+ words) KATC Lafayette firefighters responded to a commercial fire at Shane's Loaded Mac Bar at the corner of Johnston Street and General Mouton Avenue late last night. Firefighters said patrons at a neighboring establishment called 911 to report smoke coming from the…...
Candlelight vigil held for victims of Mall of Louisiana shooting in Baton Rouge
12+ hour, 8+ min ago (391+ words) A candlelight vigil brought members of the Baton Rouge community together outside the Mall of Louisiana to honor the victims of the recent shooting, including Martha Odom, whose words helped shape the tone of the evening. "Behold how good and…...
Catholic Charities of Acadiana launches bottled water drive ahead of summer heat
17+ hour, 15+ min ago (12+ words) KATC...
Bistrology brings vibrant Latin brunch and coffee experience to Lafayette
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (189+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " Bistrology, a Latin-owned brunch and coffee brand known for its vibrant plates and theatrical coffee service, is opening soon in Lafayette. The restaurant is moving into the former. .. Bistrology, a Latin-owned brunch and coffee brand known for its…...