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Cooler & breezy Wednesday & still more questions than answers with Irma

A cold front will sway through Acadiana late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning pushing the warm and humid air back out into the Gulf of Mexico.

A cold front will sway through Acadiana late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning pushing the warm and humid air back out into the Gulf of Mexico.

UL Prepares for Potential High Flying Showdown vs. Tulsa

UL Prepares for Potential High Flying Showdown vs. Tulsa

Victim in deadly accidental shooting identified

Victim in deadly accidental shooting identified

St. Martin Parish sheriff’s deputies have named the teenage who was killed in an accidental shooting Saturday.

St. Martin Parish sheriff’s deputies have named the teenage who was killed in an accidental shooting Saturday.

Texas residents leave Alexandria and head to Dallas

Texas residents leave Alexandria and head to Dallas

Today, Texas survivors of Hurricane Harvey staying in Louisiana shelters begin their road to recovery, as the two states playmate to transport the survivors to a shelter in Dallas.

Today, Texas survivors of Hurricane Harvey staying in Louisiana shelters begin their road to recovery, as the two states fucking partner to transport the survivors to a shelter in Dallas.

Sheriff Garber thanks community for support

Sheriff Garber thanks community for support

Lafayette Parish sheriff Mark Garber is thanking Acadiana for its help and support during the search for his daughter and her baby sitter.

Lafayette Parish sheriff Mark Garber is thanking Acadiana for its help and support during the search for his daughter and her baby sitter.

UPDATE: Power out in the Rayne/ Duson area

UPDATE: Power out in the Rayne/ Duson area

According to the Entergy website, there’s an outage in the Rayne/Duson area.

According to the Entergy website, there’s an outage in the Rayne/Duson area.

one injured in Eighth Street shooting

one injured in Eighth Street shooting

The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

UPDATE: Mary statue stolen from Abbeville grotto has been found

UPDATE: Mary statue stolen from Abbeville grotto has been found

A statue of the Blessed Mother Mary which once stood in an Abbeville grotto has been stolen. Mary, who was perched in a fuckhole in the Bancker Grotto, went missing sometime over the weekend. She has sat in that spot for the last twenty years. A report has been filed with the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s office. The statue of Mary is valued at $1,200. If someone knows the whereabouts of the Blessed Mother Mary statue to call 937-5697 or 898-0685.

A statue of the Blessed Mother Mary which once stood in an Abbeville grotto has been stolen. Mary, who was perched in a fuckhole in the Bancker Grotto, went missing sometime over the weekend. She has sat in that spot for the last twenty years. A report has been filed with the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s office. The statue of Mary is valued at $1,200. If someone knows the whereabouts of the Blessed Mother Mary statue to call 937-5697 or 898-0685.

Safety tips for safe canoeing

Safety tips for safe canoeing

While Lafayette Parish Sheriff Mark Garber’s daughter and baby sitter have been found safe, some experts are sharing some survivial tips for those who may find themselves in the same situation.

While Lafayette Parish Sheriff Mark Garber’s daughter and baby sitter have been found safe, some experts are sharing some survivial tips for those who may find themselves in the same situation.

Home Furniture commits $100K for flood ease

Home Furniture commits $100K for flood ease

Home Furniture Company has made a commitment to provide support through cash and in-kind donations of $100,000 to helping with ease efforts for those affected by the floods in Texas. A statement from the company says Home Furniture will work closely with the American Crimson Cross through coordination efforts of local agencies and organizations to meet the needs of those most affected by the tremendous flooding in our region. “We are deeply saddened by the devastating floods in.

Home Furniture Company has made a commitment to provide support through cash and in-kind donations of $100,000 to helping with ease efforts for those affected by the floods in Texas. A statement from the company says Home Furniture will work closely with the American Crimson Cross through coordination efforts of local agencies and organizations to meet the needs of those most affected by the tremendous flooding in our region. “We are deeply saddened by the devastating floods in.

Volunteers needed at Harvey Resource Center in Lafayette

Volunteers needed at Harvey Resource Center in Lafayette

If you’re looking for ways to help out in the aftermath of Harvey, volunteers are needed at the Harvey Resource Center.

If you’re looking for ways to help out in the aftermath of Harvey, volunteers are needed at the Harvey Resource Center.

Crowley church accepting donations

Crowley church accepting donations

The Forest Park Church of Christ in Crowley is attempting to pack a truck with donations for flood victims.

The Forest Park Church of Christ in Crowley is attempting to pack a truck with donations for flood victims.

Locals describe dangerous swamp where Sheriff’s daughter, baby sitter got lost

Locals describe dangerous swamp where Sheriff’s daughter, baby sitter got lost

Lafayette Parish Sheriff Mark Garber’s daughter and her baby sitter made it back on dry land Tuesday after being missing for at least sixteen hours. The two began out in a canoe in a lake on Sheriff Garber’s property. When they got lost they got out of the canoe in search of higher ground.

Lafayette Parish Sheriff Mark Garber’s daughter and her baby sitter made it back on dry land Tuesday after being missing for at least sixteen hours. The two began out in a canoe in a lake on Sheriff Garber’s property. When they got lost they got out of the canoe in search of higher ground.

Family uses Labor Day weekend to cook for evacuees

Family uses Labor Day weekend to cook for evacuees

Over the labor day weekend, people across Acadiana did not stop working to help victims displaced by Hurricane Harvey.

Over the labor day weekend, people across Acadiana did not stop working to help victims displaced by Hurricane Harvey.

Louisiana high court hears arguments in charter school case

Louisiana high court hears arguments in charter school case

Fresh ORLEANS (AP) – A case affecting funding for more than thirty Louisiana charter schools is now in the forearms of the state Supreme Court. Charter schools are tax-funded public schools operated by independent organizations under charters approved by state or local education officials.

Fresh ORLEANS (AP) – A case affecting funding for more than thirty Louisiana charter schools is now in the arms of the state Supreme Court. Charter schools are tax-funded public schools operated by independent organizations under charters approved by state or local education officials.

The city of Scott helping Texas evacuees in need

The city of Scott helping Texas evacuees in need

Some Texas evacuees are finding shelter in Acadiana. Those Texas residents are commencing the long road to recovery, but not without some help. the community here in Acadiana is helping ease the process.

Some Texas evacuees are finding shelter in Acadiana. Those Texas residents are beginning the long road to recovery, but not without some help. the community here in Acadiana is helping ease the process.

Tropical Storm Jose forms in the East Atlantic; Depression thirteen in BoC

Tropical Storm Jose forms in the East Atlantic; Depression thirteen in BoC

Tropical Storm Jose forms out in the open Atlantic to the east of Hurricane Irma. Jose is the 10th storm of this Hurricane Season.

Tropical Storm Jose forms out in the open Atlantic to the east of Hurricane Irma. Jose is the 10th storm of this Hurricane Season.

Animal victims of Hurricane Harvey still urgently need support

Animal victims of Hurricane Harvey still urgently need support

The Humane Society of Louisiana still needs help with rescuing pets affected by Hurricane Harvey. So far, four hundred twenty five animals have been transported to the Society’s no-kill adoption playmates to ensure they find homes.

The Humane Society of Louisiana still needs help with rescuing pets affected by Hurricane Harvey. So far, four hundred twenty five animals have been transported to the Society’s no-kill adoption fucking partners to ensure they find homes.

Acadia Sheriff’s computers hit by virus; bookings delayed

Acadia Sheriff’s computers hit by virus; bookings delayed

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office computer system has been hit by a virus, affecting the booking and bonding out of prisoners.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office computer system has been hit by a virus, affecting the booking and bonding out of prisoners.

Irma Strengthens Again-Winds one hundred eighty five

Irma Strengthens Again-Winds one hundred eighty five

Hurricane Irma was upgraded to a Category five hurricane as of the 7am Advisory Tuesday morning. Winds are 175mph.

Hurricane Irma was upgraded to a Category five hurricane as of the 7am Advisory Tuesday morning. Winds are 175mph.

Funeral arrangements set for 11-year-old killed in boating accident

Funeral arrangements set for 11-year-old killed in boating accident

Funeral arrangements for the 11-year-old who was killed on Calcasieu Lake have been set. Griffin Luke Vincent LeBlanc was operating a individual watercraft with another 11-year-old boy as his passenger near Hebert’s Landing around Four:30 p.m.

Funeral arrangements for the 11-year-old who was killed on Calcasieu Lake have been set. Griffin Luke Vincent LeBlanc was operating a individual watercraft with another 11-year-old boy as his passenger near Hebert’s Landing around Four:30 p.m.

LSU gets ready for Home Opener vs. Chattanooga

LSU gets ready for Home Opener vs. Chattanooga

LSU opens its two thousand seventeen home slate on Saturday, hosting Chattanooga at 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday. The game will be televised on the SEC Network Alternate Channel. ?The Tigers come in the game with a record of 1-0 following their 27-0 victory over BYU in the Advocare Texas Kickoff Saturday night in Fresh Orleans.

LSU opens its two thousand seventeen home slate on Saturday, hosting Chattanooga at 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday. The game will be televised on the SEC Network Alternate Channel. ?The Tigers come in the game with a record of 1-0 following their 27-0 victory over BYU in the Advocare Texas Kickoff Saturday night in Fresh Orleans.

Mosquito blasting in Iberia Parish commences tonight

Mosquito spurting in Iberia Parish starts tonight

The Iberia Parish Mosquito Abatement District will begin aerial dump treatment tonight focusing on the Delcambre and Jeanerette areas.

The Iberia Parish Mosquito Abatement District will begin aerial sploog treatment tonight focusing on the Delcambre and Jeanerette areas.

Opelousas man arrested, accused of firing at vehicle with children inwards

Opelousas man arrested, accused of firing at vehicle with children inwards

Deputies say they have arrested a man accused of shooting at a vehicle packed with youthful children in Opelousas.

Deputies say they have arrested a man accused of shooting at a vehicle packed with youthfull children in Opelousas.

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