Lanie Lee Cook
18-Month Old Drowns In Lafayette
The child -- who remains unidentified -- was transported to the hospital and soon pronounced dead.
Lafayette School Board Officially Selects Interim Legal Counsel
The firm represents other school districts throughout the state.
Lafayette Wrap-Up: School Calendar Considered, Council Reorganizes MPO
Mardi Gras pushed back the Lafayette City-Parish Council meeting to run at the same time as last night's regular meeting of the Lafayette Parish School Board.
UPDATE: Four Adults, One Child Dead In Weekend Crashes
Police say the victims were unrestrained and alcohol was a factor.
News Wrap Up: Child Shooting Victim Dies, Drug Court Proposed For Vets, Idaho Wants Guns On Campus
Because news doesn't stop for Mardi Gras.
Lafayette Parish School Board Joins Lawsuit Against State
The suit comes as the Lafayette School System faces a $15 million budget shortfall.
Lafayette Council Approves 2 Percent Cost-Of-Living Increase For Retirees
The Lafayette City-Parish Council approved a 2 percent cost-of-living increase for some retired police officers and firefighters at its Feb. 18 meeting.
Vitter Holds Town Hall In New Iberia; Another Scheduled For Crowley
U.S. Sen. David Vitter held a town meeting in New Iberia Feb. 17, and more than 80 people showed up to voice their concerns.
Lafayette School Board Won’t Pay Consultant Threatening To Sue
The Lafayette Parish School Board won't pay a Metairie consultant who's demanding $200,00 for a contract the board never approved.
Zoning Updates Needed Before Lafayette Comprehensive Plan Can Take Shape
Developing a "unified development code" would consolidate those regulations and streamline operations when implementing the city's plans for the future.
Investigative Report Sheds New Light On Jennings 8 Murders
On the same day 27-year-old Lacie Fontenot's body was found near a water tower in Lake Arthur, an investigative reporter published an article shedding controversial new light on the unsolved murders of eight women in Jefferson Davis Parish.
Lafayette School Board Member Calls Police On Superintendent
Tension has reached a new level with the Lafayette Parish School Board after its Wednesday night meeting allegedly got physical.
Lafayette Council Seeks $30K To Research Vermilion Parish Border
The Lafayette City-Parish Council will again consider tonight the border between Vermilion and Lafayette Parishes.
Record Attendance Expected For Ragin’ Cajuns’ Third NOLA Bowl
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL)—The 12th R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl marks the third consecutive year the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns make an appearance, and attendance numbers are expected to break another record Saturday when the Cajuns take on Tulane’s Green Wave.
Lafayette School Board Agrees To Mediation Workshop With Superintendent Cooper
This year’s final meeting of the Lafayette Parish School Board focused largely on the political conflict plaguing it. Accusations ranged from defacing a public document to conspiracy theory.
State Owes Louisianians $582 Million In Unclaimed Property; Listings To Be Published
Louisianians are owed more than $582 million in unclaimed property money, so the Department of Treasury will publish the names of those owed in newspapers across the state through Dec. 10.
Inaugural St. Martinville Catfish Festival To Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
The family-friendly festival will feature 20 performances from an array of Louisiana musicians who include Cedric Watson, Percy Sledge, A Funk Band Named Machete and Cupid.
Lafayette School Board To Hold Special Meeting On Insurance Issue
Board attorney Roger Hamilton advised the board to restart the entire process.
Committee Recommends 2014 Schools Tax To Lafayette Parish School Board
The tax would generate $500 million for Lafayette Parish schools and is recommended for vote by May 2014.
Two Arrested In Breaux Bridge After Receiving 800 Grams Of MDMA
Two Acadiana residents are under arrest after receiving 800 grams of MDMA in the mail from China.