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The Tenth Anniversary Celebration of Summer Youth Shakespeare Ensemble Presents LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
An Acting Up (in Acadiana) Production In Residence at the Acadiana Center for the Arts The Summer Youth Shakespeare Ensemble—an Acting Up (in Acadiana) program in residence at the AcA—presents Wi...
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For the past few weeks the number of West Nile virus cases has risen to numbers not seen in recent years, and standing water seems to be the main reason, according to LSU AgCenter entomologist Tim Schowalter.
West Nile virus increase corresponds to heavy rains
Recent rains have provided the environment needed to increase mosquito populations, which also increases the likelihood of more cases of West Nile virus. For the past few weeks the number of West N...
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Goodbye Hollywood, hello Crowleywood!
 Louisiana's booming movie business is coming to Crowley. The production team behind the upcoming feature film THE ANGEL CHANNEL, will hold an informational meeting for the public on  Tuesday, Jul...
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Brandon Scott Lavergne
Lavergne set to face grand jury next week
LAFAYETTE – The clerk of court has confirmed that Brandon Scott Lavergne, 33, will go before the grand jury next Wednesday, July 18 at 9 a.m. Lavergne, was arrested Thursday and charged with the ag...
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Body dumped in Richard area has been identified
ACADIA PARISH – Authorities in Acadia Parish are investigating the death of Andres Miguel Manuel, age 24, of Mermentau, La. after a passing motorist discovered his body around 4:50 a.m. Saturday, J...
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Young Ville Platte girl dies in crash
EVANGELINE PARISH- Today, Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated a single vehicle fatal crash on LA Highway 104 west of LA Highway 1165 which claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl from Ville...
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BBB Warns Public About “All Four One,” Organized Network of Magazine Sales Scams
A door-to-door magazine sales scheme that victimized several Acadiana area residents is the latest in a series of nearly identical scams that have duped hundreds of consumers across the nation. The...
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President Obama is Not Offering to Pay Your Utility Bills
A new scam is sweeping the nation by claiming that President Obama will pay your utility bills through a new federal program. Customers of utility businesses have reported the scam and utility busi...
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Eunice City Marshal Terry Darbonne warns that drivers making an illegal left turn onto Park Avenue are creating a safety hazard and will be ticketed.
Northbound 2nd Street drivers making left-hand turn onto Park will be ticketed, Marshal warns
By J. Anfenson-Comeau jcomeau@eunicetoday.com Eunice City Marshal Terry Darbonne is warning the public that his deputies will be writing tickets for anyone caught driving north through the Second ...
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Body discovered in Richard
RICHARD - Authorities in Acadia Parish are investigating the death of an unknown Hispanic male after a passing motorist discovery his body around 4:50 a.m. on White Oak Hwy north of LA 365 near the...
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Rayne man sentenced to six years in prison for transporting obscene material to a minor
LAFAYETTE – United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that Joel Lance Roy, 54, of Rayne, La., was sentenced to serve six years in federal prison and three years supervised release...
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Jonathon Rogers
Man accused of attempted abduction
On Thursday May 10, 2012 deputies responded to a citizen call concerning a suspected attempted abduction of a 12-year-old child who had just been dropped off by a school bus in the 100 block of Pen...
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