Jeremy Alford
Rep. Kirk Talbot, R-River Ridge, is already facing opposition to his HB 676 to legalize fantasy gaming — think football, basketball and baseball — before the bill has even had its first hearing.
Lafayette Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel speaks at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette Friday during his installation ceremony.
On Friday, April 15, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette hosted the Celebration of the Eucharist and Rite of Installation of His Excellency, the Most Reverend John Douglas Deshotel, DD, as the seventh Bishop of Lafayette.
This 16-year-old deaf pug named Meiko was reportedly shot to death by a neighbor in April. (Submitted Photo)
A Eunice man will appear in district court after he reportedly admitted to shooting and killing his neighbor’s dog, a 16-year-old deaf pug named Meiko.
Maxine Trahan
Long-time Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office public information officer Maxine Trahan was booked into the Acadia Parish jail Friday on a charge of felony theft over $25,000.
Environmental Quality committee member Rep. Jean Paul Coussan, R-Lafayette, scrutinizes a bottle of the “drinking water” of St. Joseph. Townspeople pleaded Wednesday for help in getting the problem fixed. Credit; Quint Forgey
A band of emotional and frustrated residents from the beleaguered town of St. Joseph in Tensas Parish pleaded with lawmakers Wednesday for help obtaining cleaner, safer water for their children.
