St. Landry Crime Stoppers for Sept. 5, 2015
The public's assistance is needed in identifying two burglary suspects. The suspects are wanted for breaking into Muller Electric in Opelousas and Savoie Sausage in Port Barre.
View ArticleEngagement: Jason Ledet & Abby Olivier
The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at 6:30 pm at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, La.
View ArticlePort Barre High School Student Arrested
Port Barre Police arrested a student after K-9 officers found drugs in a car at Port Barre High School. Chief Deon Boudreaux said police worked with the school's administration to conducted a K-9...
View ArticleFormer Port Barre police officer under investigation for alleged assault
A former Port Barre police officer is currently under investigation by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office after allegedly attacking a man while off-duty and outside of his jurisdiction, according...
View ArticleOfficer resigns after assault allegation is made
Port Barre Police Chief Deon Boudreaux confirmed Friday that an officer with the department is under investigation for assault allegations made against him by a Port Barre resident. The officer has...
View Article11 arrested in St. Landry drug warrant round-up
The operation was planned well in advance and included 8 N.E.T. Detectives and about a dozen other law enforcement officers. Briefing took place at 4:30 AM and by 5:00 AM, units were rolling out across...
View ArticleFormer Port Barre officer arrested after allegedly chasing driver who was...
A former Port Barre officer has been booked into jail on charges of aggravated battery and malfeasance in office. 47-year-old Douglas Courville resigned from the department last week after a resident...
View Article$400 million oil blending facility planned in St. Landry Parish
Hazelwood Energy Hub plans to build a $400 million facility in St. Landry Parish that can store and blend 10 types of crude oil for its customers, a development that will create 123 permanent jobs....
View ArticleLafayette arrest report for Oct. 7
ALFRED LEONCE ARCENEAUX: 37, of the 5100 block of W. Congress Street, Lafayette. He was booked on hold for court and five counts of warrant/bench warrant.
View ArticleRide for breast cancer is Saturday
Ride for breast cancer is Saturday Ride to support breast cancer is set for Saturday Check out this story on dailyworld.com:...
View ArticleNFL Player Injured During Arrest
Marvin's mother Terri White says her son Marvin hasn't been the same since playing in the NFL. She says White suffers from brain injuries sustained while playing, and he's been taken to Tulane Medial...
View ArticleSt. Landry Parish authorities increase security ahead of busy weekend
This weekend will be a busy one in St. Landry Parish. The Holy Ghost Creole Festival, Port Barre Cracklin Festival, and Step-N-Strut will all be taking place this weekend.
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Unsafe smoking practices are being attributed to a residential structure fire that claimed the life of a Port Barre woman Tuesday morning. Firefighters from St. Landry Parish Fire District #2 were...
View ArticleGrand marshal named for Christmas parade
Grand marshal named for Christmas parade Grand marshal named for Opelousas Christmas parade Check out this story on dailyworld.com:...
View ArticleSt. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report
Ricky Junior Malone, age 32, 448 North Main St., Cankton, LA, possession of schedule II drugs. Arrested by Probation and Parole.
View ArticlePort Barre community helping family who lost everything in house fire
A St. Landry parish family is getting a new start thanks to so many in the town of Port Barre. In November, the Jones' family home burned down.
View ArticleEducator, referee lives for the 2 jobs
After 40 years dedicated to education and officiating high school and junior high basketball games, Walter Pickney has a simple answer for why he does what he does. "It's for the kids.
View ArticleHappening Now: Man holding girlfriend hostage at gunpoint in St. Landry
Sheriff's deputies in St. Landry Parish are on the scene of a hostage situation just outside of Port Barre on Highway 741. According to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, a man is holding his girlfriend hostage at...
View ArticleDeputies on scene of hostage situation near Port Barre
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz tells KLFY deputies are currently on the scene of a domestic hostage situation in the Port Barre area. Deputies on scene of hostage situation near Port Barre St....
View ArticleDeputies on scene of hostage situation near Port Barre
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz tells KLFY deputies are currently on the scene of a domestic hostage situation in the Port Barre area.
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